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• 23 Jun, 2025

FROM FORGOTTEN WASTE TO A LIVING FUTURE THE URBAN GREENHOUSE THATS CHANGING EVERYTHING IN KIBERA KENYA

FROM FORGOTTEN WASTE TO A LIVING FUTURE: THE URBAN GREENHOUSE THAT’S CHANGING EVERYTHING IN KIBERA, KENYA

In the heart of Kibera, Kenya, a once-lethal dumping ground has been transformed into a thriving urban greenhouse.

This is no ordinary project. It is Project Greenhouse, a bold initiative led by Ambassador Rejoice under the auspices of the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, tackling some of Africa’s most urgent urban challenges head-on.

Kibera’s uncontrolled waste sites have long been epicenters of pollution, disease, and environmental degradation, severely impacting the health and wellbeing of nearly one million residents living in close quarters.

Recognizing this crisis, Ambassador Rejoice and the Future Africa Leaders Foundation team envisioned a solution that would not only remediate the environment but also uplift the community through sustainable development.

The journey began with the daunting task of clearing mountains of waste, a feat made possible through relentless community mobilization and strategic partnerships.

Once the site was cleared, a greenhouse was constructed, turning a symbol of neglect into a beacon of hope.

But Project Greenhouse is far more than a green space. It is a multifaceted solution addressing three critical issues in Kibera and other informal urban settlements across Africa:

• Environmental Remediation: By transforming a dumpsite into green space, the project has significantly reduced pollution and improved the local ecosystem.

• Food Security: The greenhouse produces fresh vegetables, providing nutritious food to the community and reducing reliance on external food sources.

• Youth Employment: Local youths are engaged in the maintenance and operation of the greenhouse, offering them meaningful employment and skill development opportunities.

This initiative exemplifies how community-driven projects can address multiple challenges simultaneously: environmental degradation, food insecurity, and unemployment.

It stands as a replicable model for urban regeneration in informal settlements across Africa.

The Future Africa Leaders Foundation remains committed to empowering young leaders like Ambassador Rejoice, who are at the forefront of transformative change. Through support, mentorship, and recognition, FALF continues to nurture initiatives that have a lasting impact on communities.

Project Greenhouse is more than a local win; it’s a scalable blueprint for transformation across urban Africa.

Join us in supporting projects like Project Greenhouse that are making tangible differences in communities.