From community conferences to university exposure visits — a record of the moments that shape Nairobi's next generation.
Community Youth Conference 2026
Community Youth Annual community conference bringing together youth, parents, community leaders and partner organizations to share impact and plan ahead.
International Youth Day Celebration
Celebrating International Youth Day with performances, panel discussions, and awards for outstanding youth change-makers in Nairobi.
Masomo Marathon 2026
Join us for the annual Masomo Marathon — a charity run raising funds for the high school scholarship program.
Strathmore University Exposure Visit
16th June 2018 · Strathmore University Main Campus, Macheo Achievement Program
297 standard eight pupils from Viwandani, Mukuru attended this visit in partnership with the Macheo Achievement Program. The purpose was to build relationships between mentees and mentors, and to demonstrate that educational dreams could become a reality.
Mentees were divided into ten groups, each with two Macheo mentors and one U-Tena mentor. After a campus tour, the groups were given topics to discuss and present in the auditorium — covering values, attitude, career goals, etiquette, and study techniques.
Participants had the chance to sit in a university lecture hall, tour the campus, and hear from current Macheo beneficiaries from Viwandani and Kibera.
Kenya Airports Authority Visit
2nd March 2018 · Kenya Airports Authority, Nairobi
At least 250 standard eight participants from the A-LOT Change Project visited the Kenya Airports Authority. Participants were accompanied by U-Tena staff who secured permission for this school-day outing. They were hosted by two KAA staff members who gave insight into the many career paths within the aviation industry.
Participants and U-Tena staff were given access into the airport and the waving bay, where they were able to witness aircraft takeoffs and landings. The customer care department gave a motivational talk, covering careers such as:
- Pilots, aeronautical engineers, and air hostesses
- Security personnel, customs officers, and air traffic control
- Sky Caps, baggage handlers, and aircraft refuellers
- Digital screen operators and voice communications personnel
- Custodial and food service staff
Participants also learned about the role of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) in managing Kenya’s airspace.
Parental Open Day
8th December 2017 · St. Elizabeth, Viwandani
The A-LOT Change Intervention gave parents of Viwandani a chance to participate in a Parental Open Day, presenting the project’s progress over two years. Stakeholders included APHRC staff, U-Tena staff, mentors, teachers, parents, and select participants.
The event included poetry recitals, singing, and acting by participants. Jonathan Nzuki, U-Tena’s Director, served as MC and introduced the project, while Peter Mokaya gave a history of how the initiative began.
Mentor Orengo Joan encouraged parents by highlighting that the program works with professional teachers from the community to ensure quality and consistency. Community members expressed gratitude for the opportunity given to their children.
Kenyatta University Exposure Visit
2016 · Kenyatta University Main Campus, Thika Road, Nairobi
300 pupils from Viwandani visited Kenyatta University — many for the first time stepping outside their immediate community. Accompanied by their mentors and U-Tena staff, they received a warm welcome from the university’s director, who gave a brief history of the campus.
Participants visited the Post Modern Library resource center and the Campanile towers. The director encouraged them to work hard in school to qualify for good high schools and later universities. Interaction with lecturers and university students provided direct inspiration for their academic journeys.
