THE TEAM / EL EQUIPO

DJEMBA

 

Hello my name is Joseph Djemba and I am the coordinator or chairman of the Kings of Kibera.

 

I have been working with street children you could say most of my life as I was a former street child myself.

 

Street life is no place for a child, one sees things that no person should, life is 50-50, only the strongest survive.

I myself come from Kibera and know well first hand the challenges and adventures of survival on the streets of Africa's largest slum.

 

I have always believed in the necessity of the basics or a strong foundation for life, such as housing, food, and education, without these a child has no chance of a better future.

 

Running the Kings of Kibera I am sure to make this home for street children the shinning star of Kibera and Kenya, setting the new standard for care.

 

"Lets give to our Street Children today what society and life didn't give to us before."

  Joseph Djemba

JAMES

 

Hello, My name is James Mrui and I am the activities manager and a care taker for the Kings of Kibera.

 

I have been working with the Kings for several years now. What I am responsible for is taking care of the Kings on the weekends. 

 

This means that I bring the Kings out on numerous activities, such as swimming, playing football, going to the park, to making sure that the Kings have their homework and uniforms ready for the coming week.

 

 

I am from Kibera and so know very well the challenges or obstacles and what it takes to raise leaders from the community.

 

I am also a family man myself being married and having children of my own.

 

Children are children and as long as they have a healthy loving environment to grow up in they have unlimited potentials.

PETER

Hello my Name is Peter Mutah and I am the treasurer for the Kings of Kibera. I have been working with the Kings for the past five years. 

 

Before the Kings of Kibera I worked with Compassion International as their treasurer and Secretary. As a father and project man I love being able to help the Kings in anyway possible. 

 

The Kings of Kibera core staff; Joseph Djemba, James Mrui and Peter Mutuah at Three Bells Primary School. 

STELLA

In Stellas kitchen I try and provide three nutritious meals for the Kings. I provide a variety of traditional dishes such as Sukuma Wiki (Kale and cornflour cake), Githeri (A mix of beans, corn, cabage and carrots), Beef stew and rice. 

Hello my name is Stella Wangare or Mama Stella and I am the cook for the Kings. As a mother andgrandmother I love being able to provide that motherly influence in addition to three meals a day. 

 JOHN

Hello my name is John and I have worked with the Kings of Kibera for many years. Currently I am studying at University in Nairobi - Community Development and Social Work. Currently I help the kings out with their homework and social awareness skills after school. They are truly great kids.