November 3, 2025, marked a momentous day in Kenya’s education history as the first cohort of Junior Secondary School (JSS) students under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) system completed their final assessment. At AEF Ruben Comprehensive School, the atmosphere was electric with joy as 639 Grade 9 students finished their final paper in the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
Read MoreWhat began in 2014 as a handful of recorder lessons has grown into an orchestra that opens doors far beyond Mukuru. This spirit was embodied on a Friday night at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where young violinist Collins Odhiambo set off for Dublin, Ireland, to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. His journey from humble beginnings to an international stage is living proof that when talent meets opportunity, dreams can truly take flight.
Read MoreOn 18th June 2025, Ruben Health Centre received a major boost in its healthcare services with the arrival of a GeneXpert machine from the Ministry of Health. This advanced diagnostic tool has significantly improved the speed and accuracy of tuberculosis (TB) testing, benefiting not only the Mukuru kwa Ruben community but also the wider Embakasi South and East sub-counties.
Read MoreIn the heart of Mukuru, Judy walked into Ruben Health Centre unsure of what lay ahead. But within an hour, she held her baby girl in her arms, amazed by the compassionate care she received. 'The support here was incredible,' she says. At Ruben, we deliver more than babies—we deliver hope.
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