Ruben Centre

03/06/2026

Mark your calendars! On Friday, 19th June 2026, Ruben Centre will be hosting a special commemoration for the Day of the African Child.

This year’s theme hits close to home: Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for every child in Africa. Clean water and safe hygiene are essential for keeping kids healthy and thriving in school.

We are looking for like-minded donors, partners, creatives, and organizations to collaborate with us and make this event unforgettable for our community's youth.

Want to bring your expertise, resources, or energy to the table? We want to hear from you!

Slide into our DMs or email [email protected] to see how we can partner up.

02/06/2026

Over 150 young people from the Mukuru community gathered at Ruben Centre Hall on Saturday for the Expressive Art Festival, organized by Salama Youth Hub in commemoration of International Mental Health Awareness Month.

Under the theme "More Good Days Together," the event created a vibrant space for young people to connect, learn, and express themselves while promoting positive mental health and well-being.

The festival featured a mental health engagement session, board games that encouraged bonding and teamwork, artistic performances by talented youth, a colourful festival experience, and networking opportunities. These activities provided participants with a platform to build relationships, showcase their talents, and engage in meaningful conversations about mental health.

The event highlighted the importance of community, creativity, and peer support in fostering emotional well-being among young people. It also reinforced the message that mental health matters and that young people thrive when they are given safe spaces to connect, express themselves, and support one another.

Through initiatives such as the Expressive Art Festival, Salama Youth Hub and Ruben Centre continue to empower young people and promote a culture of openness, support, and hope within the Mukuru community.

26/05/2026

Today we hosted an introductory strategy meeting with teams from Warande Advisory and Legacy+. Supported by the Brighton Jones Foundation, the session focused on charting a clear path forward to strengthen the Ruben Centre’s capacity, with a specific focus on scaling our fundraising strategies and boosting our organizational visibility.

The collaborative session brought together key representatives to smoothly transition these capacity-building roles for our upcoming phase of development.

In Attendance for this meeting was:

Warande Advisory: Chilande Kuloba-Warria, Michael, Alenora, and Connie.

Legacy+: Justus Mutua and John Mwai.

Ruben Centre: Liz Mwangi , Benard Kalola, Margaret Kariuki, and Gregory Barake .

We extend our sincere gratitude to Legacy+ for laying a solid foundation and to the Brighton Jones Foundation for facilitating this new connection. We look forward to a transformative journey of growth alongside Warande Advisory to ensure our community health, education, advocacy, and social programs remain resilient and deeply impactful.

25/05/2026

A spirit of unity, reflection, and renewed commitment filled today’s vibrant catch-up meeting led by Director Liz Mwangi following her nearly one-month fundraising trip. During the meeting with project leaders, reflections from her journey were shared, alongside appreciation for how the Centre has continued to run smoothly in her absence. Recognition was also given to the positive way the Centre continues to be spoken about within the community and among partners.

Emphasis was placed on the importance of strong guest relations as the Centre prepares to host upcoming visitors, with teamwork, unity, and sustainability highlighted as key pillars for continued growth and impact. The meeting served as a powerful reminder of shared responsibility in keeping the Centre moving forward with excellence.

The meeting was closed with a lovely cup of tea and some tim tams from down under. Great to have you back boss!

23/05/2026

Ten staff from Ruben Vocational Training Centre attended a training yesterday at Impala Sports Club facilitated by Hopebridge Wellness Center, focusing on psychological wellbeing, teamwork, self-awareness, and emotional balance. The session emphasized understanding ourselves and others, working collaboratively, and maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

The training also highlighted the Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC) and its role in guiding and standardizing competency-based training and assessment within TVET institutions, ensuring quality and relevance in skills development.

The session strengthened staff capacity and reaffirmed Ruben Vocational Centre’s commitment to continuous growth, teamwork, and providing quality, well-prepared training for all learners.

20/05/2026

Our Director was featured in the latest edition of the Reaching Out newsletter. Head over to the Edmund Rice Foundation Australia website to read her insights, along with other incredible feature stories from across the network.

Check out the full digital edition here:https://erf.org.au/app/uploads/2026/05/ERF_ReachingOut_AprMay26_Digital-1.pdf

15/05/2026

At Ruben Centre, we continue to walk with mothers even after delivery through regular health talks in our maternity unit, helping them navigate recovery, newborn care, and the transition from hospital to home with confidence and hope.

One of the simple but meaningful practices encouraged during these sessions is safe morning sunlight exposure for newborns, done in an open and secure environment. Short and indirect sunlight exposure can help prevent and manage neonatal jaundice, support vitamin D production, regulate a baby’s sleep-wake cycle, and promote overall well-being for both mother and child.

Beyond the health tips, these mornings are a space for mothers to find their footing. In the quiet glow of the morning light, anxieties turn into confidence. We are holding spaces for mothers to grow, ensuring that as their babies thrive, they do too.

12/05/2026

We are pleased to share that Ruben Primary and Junior School has received 400 new three-seater desks, providing much-needed relief for 1,200 of our students. This infrastructure project was funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG_CDF) via the Embakasi South MP's office. With a rapidly growing student body of 3,800, this support arrives at a vital moment.

As a primary partner to the school, Ruben Centre works to provide essential services and resources where public funding often falls short. Seeing the government fulfill its role in infrastructure is a commendable step toward a sustainable future for our community. The school’s principal, Mr. Peter Kanyago, welcomed the delivery and noted that continued investment in school facilities is essential. We look forward to further professional collaboration with government offices to ensure our learners have the environment they deserve.

07/05/2026

From wildlife encounters to hands-on environmental learning, 80 students and 4 trainees from our Vocational Training Centre experienced a day filled with discovery, hope, and inspiration.

From recycling and ecology to briquette making and wastewater treatment, the learners explored how education goes beyond the classroom and into real-world impact.

Read the full story on our website and see how exposure opportunities are shaping confident and environmentally conscious young people.

An exciting day of exploration and environmental learning saw 80 students and 4 trainees from Ruben Centre’s Vocational Training Centre visit the Nairobi Safari Walk and Giraffe Centre. Through hands-on sessions in recycling, ecology, briquette making, wastewater treatment, and green innovations, ...

04/05/2026

What does the future of healthcare in Africa look like? 🏥

Gregory Barake, our Communications Manager, recently joined global leaders at the Regional World Health Summit to find out. From the rise of localized AI to the critical role of youth leadership, his reflections highlight the path forward for community-led health solutions.

Catch the full story on our website:

The United Nations offices in Gigiri recently served as the epicenter for one of the most critical dialogues of our time: the Regional World Health Summit 2026 . Representing Ruben Centre , I joined global health leaders, innovators, and advocates from April 27th to 29th to explore the future of h