Our Story

Discover the people and passion behind Kibera Diaries

Who We Are

Kibera Diaries is a community-based travel and storytelling enterprise founded in 2015 by Kibera residents who wanted to share authentic experiences of their neighborhood with the world.

What began as a small initiative to document daily life has grown into a thriving social enterprise that offers immersive tours, supports local businesses, and funds community projects through responsible tourism.

Our team of local guides, storytellers, and community leaders are deeply connected to Kibera and committed to creating meaningful exchanges between visitors and residents.

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Our Mission & Vision

Guiding principles that drive our work

Our Mission

To provide authentic, respectful experiences that connect visitors with Kibera's vibrant community while generating sustainable income for local residents.

We aim to challenge stereotypes through personal encounters and storytelling that highlights Kibera's complexity, creativity, and resilience.

Our Vision

We envision tourism as a force for positive change in informal settlements - creating economic opportunities while fostering mutual understanding between visitors and residents.

Our goal is to become Kenya's most trusted provider of community-based tourism experiences.

Meet Our Team

Passionate locals creating meaningful experiences

Wanjiku Mwangi

Wanjiku Mwangi

Founder & Director

Born and raised in Kibera, Wanjiku started Kibera Diaries to create economic opportunities for her community while sharing its true stories.

Joseph Omondi

Joseph Omondi

Head Guide

With 8 years of experience, Joseph leads our guide training program and ensures every tour meets our high standards for authenticity and respect.

Amina Hassan

Amina Hassan

Community Coordinator

Amina builds partnerships with local businesses and ensures tour benefits are distributed fairly throughout the community.

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Our Journey

Milestones in our story

2015

Humble Beginnings

Founded with just three local guides offering walking tours to curious visitors. Our first office was a small rented room in Kibera.

2017

First Major Recognition

Featured in National Geographic as one of Africa's most authentic travel experiences. Began training more local guides to meet demand.

2019

Tour Expansion

Launched our Art & Culture and Food Tour experiences. Partnered with 15 local businesses to include in our tours.

2021

Community Center

Opened the Kibera Diaries Center with tour meeting point, training facilities, and small business incubator space.

2025

Global Reach

Welcomed our 5,000th visitor and expanded to offer virtual tours during the pandemic. Recognized by UNWTO for sustainable tourism.

Our Impact

How tourism benefits Kibera

$250K+

Generated for local businesses through tour partnerships and visitor spending

45+

Local residents trained and employed as guides, staff, and artisans

3

Community projects funded including a school library and sanitation facilities

Our Partners

Organizations that support our work

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