by Route 61 | Jan 6, 2026
This is a story about poverty, and how it can be more than empty stomachs. Recently, Penny and I spent an evening with our friend Amelia. It was our last chance to catch up and exchange Christmas gifts before she heads back to the States for a few months. Huddled...
by Route 61 | Sep 6, 2024
A year of transformation and growth. The Route 61 Impact Report for 2023 showcases our incredible achievements, the hurdles we’ve overcome, and our aspirations for the future. Our goal is to realise lasting change in individuals living in disadvantaged...
by Route 61 | Aug 19, 2024
We have some exciting news — one of our awesome Kenyan team members has a special announcement! Can you guess who? Watch this fun video for the grand reveal. Let’s celebrate this joyful moment...
by Route 61 | Aug 12, 2024
This is the story of a girl stranded in the Kenyan juvenile justice system for three years. She had been found wandering alone at a village funeral. Unable to describe where she came from or tell the police her name, they named her Joyce. Finding her family and home...
by Route 61 | Aug 5, 2024
Written by Steve Aloyo, Route 61 Team Member, Kenya. I am a millennial, and while growing up, I saw Kenya as a peaceful, God-fearing country. Our citizens widely acknowledged God—the first stanza of our national anthem even starts with the words, “O God...
