Our Approach
One Foundation, Two Promises
An elderly care program in Homa Bay County and a school sanitation project in Narok County share something essential — both exist because vulnerable people in rural Kenya are being left behind.
In Homa Bay, elders who spent their lives building their communities now face illness, hunger, and isolation as traditional support structures weaken. In Narok, more than 800 children attend a school the community built from nothing, yet lack the most basic safe sanitation.
The Ken Ogelo Foundation connects these realities under one principle: the most vulnerable members of any community — its elders and its children — deserve organized, sustained, and dignified support.
Both programs are community-driven, phased to start with the most urgent needs, aligned with government systems, and built on accountability. We never lose sight of the person behind the program — the grandmother who hasn’t seen a doctor in two years, or the girl who misses school every month because there is no safe toilet.
| Theme | Malaika Care (Elders) | Oloigero (Children) |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability | Elders facing illness, hunger, isolation | Children facing unsafe sanitation, health risks, missed school |
| Dignity | Living with respect and independence in old age | Safe, private sanitation; girls attending school without shame |
| Community | Local leaders, volunteers, family involvement | Parents, alumni, chiefs, school management |
| Phased Growth | Start with 50 elders, build systems, then expand | Phase 1 sanitation → Phase 2 planning → Phase 3 classrooms |
| Government | SHA enrollment, OPCT alignment | Ministry of Education standards, county development plans |
| Accountability | Logframe, M&E matrix, budget alignment | Logframe, M&E plan, budget breakdown, timeline |
| Sustainability | Community monitoring, gardens, livelihood | Management committee, training, durable biodigester technology |