The Kings and Queens of Kibera

What The Kings and Queens of Kibera does

The Kings and Queens of Kibera is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 to support street children in the Kibera informal settlement of Nairobi, Kenya. Originally formed by a group of artists under the name "The Kings of Kibera" and expanded in 2019-2020 to include girls — prompting the rename to "The Kings and Queens of Kibera" — the organization operates a residential home and education center currently serving 15 children (the 3rd Generation), providing housing, meals, healthcare, primary and secondary education support, and mentorship. It is led by Managing Director Christine Amondi with a team of 9 staff in Kenya supplemented by 25+ international volunteers. Several team members are 2nd Generation alumni who progressed through the program themselves before joining the staff, and three 2nd Generation beneficiaries are currently sponsored through Kenyatta University and the Technical University of Nairobi.

The organization runs specialized programs alongside its core residential offering. A STEM/coding curriculum delivered in partnership with Code with Kids (launched 2021) uses Tynker and Scratch Junior, with plans to extend into Java, JavaScript, and Python. A photography program in partnership with Photostart certified 22 children in December 2022. During the COVID-19 pandemic the organization produced the short film "The Kings of Kibera and the Kidnapped Sun." Outreach and engagement operate through a Squarespace-hosted website, Instagram, Twitter/X, an email newsletter, and Patreon, with volunteer-driven fundraising events including in Formentera, Spain. Distribution is volunteer-led outside Kenya, with no disclosed salaries for international staff.

The organization funds its operations through a diversified donation model: one-time individual donations, recurring Patreon community memberships at $20/20€ per month, corporate sponsorships (notably with Ship-Quik, whose affiliates donate loyalty points per shipment), per-beneficiary university sponsorships, and donations tied to film screenings at a $10 suggested price. No institutional foundation grants, government funding, or audited financials are disclosed, leaving revenue transparency low. The cost base is anchored in Kibera's low-cost operating environment, supporting a modest annual operating budget.

Name

The Kings and Queens of Kibera

Legal name

Kings and Queens of Kibera

Website

https://kingsandqueensofkibera.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Kings and Queens of Kibera is a non-profit founded in 2011 that supports 15 street children in Kibera, Nairobi, through residential care, education, healthcare, and mentorship. It runs STEM/coding, photography, and university sponsorship programs funded by individual donations, Patreon memberships, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Residential Care

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG)

Keywords

• Street children services
• Youth education programs
• Nonprofit child welfare
• Community-based care
• Donor-funded education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors supporting education, food, clothing, educational materials, staff operations and extracurricular activities for street children in Kibera.
2. Community Membership (Patreon): Monthly community membership at $20/20€ per month via Patreon platform, providing donors with monthly video updates on events and direct community engagement.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnerships with corporate entities such as Ship-Quik where affiliates donate loyalty points per shipment to support education, housing and food programs.
4. Film Revenue: Short film 'The Kings of Kibera and the Kidnapped Sun' produced during COVID-19 offered for a suggested minimum donation of $10, with proceeds going entirely to the organization.
5. University Sponsorships: Individual sponsors supporting university-bound beneficiaries (Joseph, Hillary, Moses) throughout their university careers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Kings and Queens of Kibera is a non-profit organization that operates a residential care and education program for street children in the Kibera informal settlement of Nairobi, Kenya. The organization provides housing, daily meals, healthcare, schooling support, and life-skills programming for approximately 15 children (the 3rd Generation), complemented by specialized educational programs in STEM/coding, photography, and university sponsorship that follow beneficiaries through higher education.

Product overview

The Kings and Queens of Kibera is a non-profit organization (not a technology product company) that operates multiple support programs for street children in Kibera, Nairobi. The core program provides housing, education, food, and basic needs to 15 children (3rd Generation), supported by specialized programs including STEM/coding education, photography training, university sponsorship, and emergency COVID-19 support. These programs work together to empower former street children with educational opportunities and life skills for a brighter future.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Residential Care Program
• STEM/Coding Program
• Photography Program
• University Sponsorship Program

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, key partner and minor.

• PhotostartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2022Partnership with Photostart to engage children in photography classes as part of skills development at an early age. On December 10, 2022, a total of 22 children graduated and were certified for participating and excelling in practical, field and theory evaluations in photography.
• Code with KidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2021Partnership with Code with Kids to deliver a STEM programme (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for children at the centre. The program introduced coding using Tynker and Scratch Junior, with certificates awarded for hour of code projects covering conditional statements, loops, variables, and critical thinking skills.
• Ship-Quikkey partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerShip-Quik is a key partner where affiliates donate loyalty points per shipment delivery to the organization. These point donations help maintain education, housing, and food programs for the children in Kibera. Each shipment processed through Ship-Quik generates a contribution to the organization.
• Marina GatellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA volunteer involved in the film industry in Europe who worked with the children during COVID-19 to write and produce a short film titled 'The Kings of Kibera and the Kidnapped Sun.' The children wrote the script from scratch with community member involvement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carolina for Kibera: US-based nonprofit founded in 2001 explicitly supporting youth development, education, and health in the Kibera slum. Direct geographic and mission peer to Kings and Queens of Kibera, with similar focus on community-led programming for Kibera children.
• Anidan Kenya: Spanish-founded NGO operating a children's home in Lamu, Kenya, providing shelter, education, and healthcare to orphaned and vulnerable children. Comparable model combining international volunteer base, donor sponsorship of individual children, and holistic care.
• Retrak: Charity focused specifically on street-connected children in Africa, providing shelter, education, and reintegration. Highly comparable model of rescuing street children and supporting them through education in East Africa.
• Railway Children: UK-registered charity dedicated to supporting street and at-risk children, including programs in Kenya and East Africa. Directly comparable mission around street child rescue, rehabilitation, and education pathways.
• Child.org: International development nonprofit working with local partners in Kenya on children's rights, education access, and family support. Comparable focus on Kenyan child welfare programming and international donor mobilization.

Broad incumbents

• SOS Children's Villages Kenya: Established international NGO operating family-based care and education programs for orphaned and abandoned children across Kenya. Comparable mission supporting children without parental care, with a much larger institutional footprint.
• Shofco (Shining Hope for Communities): Large Kenyan NGO operating in Kibera and other informal settlements, with programs spanning education, health, and economic empowerment. Larger-scale peer operating in the same geography but with a much broader service portfolio.

Regional players

• Kibera School of Law and Community Empowerment (provided by an external source): Community-rooted organization operating in Kibera, focusing on legal rights and empowerment for Kibera residents. Adjacent peer working in the same geography with overlapping community support themes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kingsqueenskib
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingsandqueenskibera
• Facebookfacebook.com/kingsofkibera

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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