Today, October 17, 2025, Kenneth and Jacob’s House joins the global community in observing the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This day is a powerful reminder that poverty extends beyond a lack of income; it is a violation of dignity, justice, and belonging. For gender diverse and sexual minority youths in Kenya, poverty is often inseparable from homelessness, family rejection, and social stigma. “At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, weContinue reading “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2025”
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Commemorating International Pronouns Day 2025 at Kenneth and Jacob’s House
At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, we believe that every individual’s identity and dignity are honoured when their pronouns are respected. As we mark International Pronouns Day 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where gender diverse and sexual minority youths are seen, affirmed, and celebrated for who they truly are. What is InternationalContinue reading “Commemorating International Pronouns Day 2025 at Kenneth and Jacob’s House”
You Don’t Have to Live on the Streets to Be Homeless
A Real Talk for Youth Finding Their Place in the World When most people hear the word “homeless,” they picture someone sleeping under a bridge, in a tunnel, on a street bench, or in an abandoned building. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to live on the streets to be homeless. Homelessness can meanContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Live on the Streets to Be Homeless”
A Deep Dive into the Lives of SOGIESC Youth in Kenya
On September 18, 2025, Kenneth & Jacob’s House, in collaboration with JINSIANGU and with support from CIVICUS, held a powerful community engagement workshop. Twenty-nine courageous youth from different backgrounds came together: voices from urban and rural areas, in their diversities in gender, orientation, expression, and lived realities. We gathered not just to talk, but toContinue reading “A Deep Dive into the Lives of SOGIESC Youth in Kenya”
Share Your Story: Empower LGBTQ+ Youth Facing Homelessness Through Voice and Visibility
“At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, community stories are powerful catalysts for change. We believe that every lived experience carries the potential to inspire hope, drive awareness, and spark action. That is why we are launching a Call for Stories aimed specifically at LGBTQ+ youth navigating the harsh realities of homelessness and housing insecurity.“ Why Your Story MattersContinue reading “Share Your Story: Empower LGBTQ+ Youth Facing Homelessness Through Voice and Visibility”
OUR INTAKE PROCESS
Supporting Homeless and At-Risk LGBTQ+ Youth (Aged 18-27) At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, we follow a structured and compassionate intake process designed to ensure every young person receives personalized care, support, and dignity. Our approach begins by working closely with partner agencies and outreach workers to identify youth in need and continues through tailored case management andContinue reading “OUR INTAKE PROCESS”
Know the UNUPR: A Practical Guide for Our Community
An advocacy + learning resource from Kenneth & Jacob’s House#KNOWTHEUNUPR Executive Summary The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is the UN’s peer-review of every country’s human rights record. It creates rare, high-impact openings for community voices; especially refugees, asylum seekers, LGBTQIA+ people, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other groups often excluded from policy rooms toContinue reading “Know the UNUPR: A Practical Guide for Our Community”
Kenya and the 2025 UN Universal Periodic Review: A Crucial Moment for Human Rights and LGBTQ+ Communities
Kenya’s current human rights landscape is facing renewed international scrutiny following its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group. Held on 1 May 2025 in Geneva, this review serves as a global accountability mechanism, assessing Kenya’s progress and challenges in the promotion and protection of human rights. The UPR brings together reportsContinue reading “Kenya and the 2025 UN Universal Periodic Review: A Crucial Moment for Human Rights and LGBTQ+ Communities”
Building Collective Voices: Our Community Engagement on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
On 6th June 2025, we had the privilege of bringing together a diverse group of LGBTQIA+ community members, activists, and grassroots leaders for a community engagement workshop focused on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. It wasn’t just another meeting, it was a powerful moment of shared learning, reflection, and organising. For many of us,Continue reading “Building Collective Voices: Our Community Engagement on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)”
Resilience in Action: Celebrating Progress and Hope on World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day
“As we observe World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, we at Kenneth and Jacobs House take this moment to reflect on our journey over the past three years and to honor the resilience of the LGBTQIA+ youth we serve. Today, we are proud to launch our annual report, “Resilience in Action: Annual ReportContinue reading “Resilience in Action: Celebrating Progress and Hope on World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day”
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