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Jane Kiio – Breaking the bias by thriving in a male dominated world

Jane Kiio during her graduation from Clean Start's Ufunuo Program on the outside. Written by Audrey Masitsa Jane Kiio is the embodiment of this...

Prisons are no daycare centres: The plight of inmates raising children behind bars

By Mercy Kahenda Children up to the age of four accompany their mothers to prison (Photo: The Standard) Nancy Chepkoech is serving a jail term at...

Hush Now; Child.

Little Joe lives with her in prison, until he is four and can no longer. Then, he will be under the care of the remaining family, if they are willing to. Otherwise, he will go to a government children’s home.

Clean Start Webinar- International day of the Girl 2020.

Register in advance for our Zoom Webinar on 8th October 2020 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm EAT (Nairobi) Click here: http://bit.ly/cleanstartwebinar. We will...

Sarah Odima: My Journey

My name is Sarah Odima. I was a Recruiting Agent sourcing jobs for women overseas. My passion has always been, to see a woman living a...

Silver lining for prisoners after gates opened

Teresa Wanjiku Njoroge interview on her journey to helping prisoners after finishing her term at Lang’ata Prison [David Njaaga,Standard] Sitting in...

Global recognition for Kenyan woman who helps ex-cons

In Summary Teresa Njoroge, CEO and Co-Founder of Clean Start, has been shortlisted by the Global Thinkers Forum for the 2018 Award for Excellence as...