Watoto Poa

BOOK DRIVE FOR A CAUSE 📚

Watoto Poa is proud to partner with AMG Foundation, an NGO empowering underserved children in Kenya through education and access to community libraries.

AMG Foundation supports thousands of children across libraries in Kibera, Nanyuki, and Murang’a, providing safe learning spaces, books, and educational resources that open doors to opportunity.

How you can help:
We’re collecting new and gently used books for children and youth. If you have books you’re no longer using, donate them to help inspire young readers and learners.

🗓 Book Collection Period:
Now through the end of March

📖 What to donate:
Children’s books, storybooks, textbooks, and youth literature in good condition.

Together, let’s turn unused books into knowledge, hope, and brighter futures. 💛

Jamhuri Day in Kenya is celebrated on December 12 and marks a major milestone in the nation’s history.

“Jamhuri” is a Swahili word meaning “republic.”
Jamhuri Day commemorates December 12, 1964, the day Kenya officially became a republic, one year after gaining independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963.

What Jamhuri Day stands for:

🇰🇪 Kenya’s full self-governance – transition from independence to a republic

🏛️ National sovereignty – Kenyans governing themselves with a Kenyan head of state

🌍 Freedom and unity – honoring the struggle and sacrifices of freedom fighters

✨ National pride and identity – celebrating Kenya’s journey and achievements

It is a public holiday marked by national celebrations, cultural performances, speeches, and reflection on Kenya’s past, present, and future.

We want to thank our sponsors and the Watoto Poa community for their continued support in making the vision and goals of Watoto Poa come true!