News & stories

Stories from the field

Success stories from the communities we work with, project news from the field, and reports and publications from our programmes.

Success Story

Safe Water Project

From Mutanda Girls' High School to the community of Mutyambua, safe water is changing how families live, learn and earn in Makueni County.

March 4, 2026Read more
Success Story

Building a Hospitality Career through Determination

Three years after finishing secondary school, Violet Wanjiru joined Learning for Life — and turned hospitality training into a fast-moving career.

February 18, 2026Read more
Opinion

A message from our CEO

Fredrick Kasina on why sustainable, community-led solutions are turning AiRD's vision of developed and empowered communities into reality.

January 20, 2026Read more
Opinion

Our Commitment to re-shaping the Future of Kenyan Youth!

David Otieno, AiRD Programs Manager, on why investing in Kenya's youth is essential for inclusive and sustainable development.

January 14, 2026Read more
Project News

Enhancing Rural Women and Youth Engagement in Entrepreneurship

AiRD's approach to bringing more rural women and young people into meaningful enterprise.

March 22, 2017Read more
Project News

Clean Drinking Water and the Happy Pupils of Makueni County

Behind the smiles: how a simple water-purification project changed a school day.

August 11, 2016Read more
Project News

Lighting Homes with Africa Initiative for Rural Development

Solar lanterns reach off-grid households — small technology, big change.

July 11, 2016Read more
Community

Cooking Up a Storm at the Food Justice Festival

AiRD at the Food Justice Festival — celebrating local produce and community cooks.

June 21, 2016Read more