Amazing experience!! - Taking the tour of Kibera with Kevin was the best decision we could have made. He picked us up from our hotel, introduced us to so many people, making us feel truly welcomed- and somehow seemed to know everyone we passed. The highlight was definitely the visit to the school. It was incredibly touching and gave us a lot to think about- He puts his heart and soul into supporting the people there, and his commitment is truly impressive. If you want a tour that’s authentic and full of real connections, Kevin is the perfect guide!

DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE!! - Final Verdict **ABSOLUTELY YES, I recommend this once in a lifetime tour. It will open your eyes and it had a huge impact on myself and my skeptical teenager. The experience we had together will never leave us, and it brought us closer to each other and made us feel a deeper love and connection to Africa. You leave there changed for the better. Please read on if you would like the details of our experience. The word “SLUM” had a different meaning to me before. Kibera is actually so much more than a slum. It is a tight knit community and home to around 800,000 people. If you’re from the USA it’s equivalent to the population of San Francisco. Yep. Big city. Upon arrival I notice the streets are dirty yet bustling with life. Everyone is busy. No one laying on a bench drunk, or begging for money on corners. No, they are all very busy. Kevin greets a group of boys who will park the van we drove in together, and make sure it’s there to pick us up when we are done. He knows everyone, and that is an important factor. You would not feel comfortable walking in there on your own, The community watches out for each other and I could sense that if Kevin was not with us we would likely be questioned and possibly told to leave. Not to mention that without a local guide you would surely get very lost in the intricate maze of make shift homes and shops- all of which have a roof, 3 walls and maybe a door, all made from whatever materials people could find at the time. Never saw a toilet, but heard there were a few put in some years ago that people must pay 10 Shillings to use. You cannot explain it in words. It MUST BE EXPERIENCED! (AND WHAT AN EXPERIENCE IT WILL BE!!!) NO Toilets and the only clean running water is brought in by one small hose line (you can see it in my photos, and no one seemed bothered that it was very obviously leaking) As we navigated through an actual maze of turns and hills and make shift walk ways, we passed by children playing with whatever they may find in the mud and upon seeing us would come over to wave and see us. They ALL WERE EAR TO EAR SMILES with a simple wave or a high five ❤️❤️ One girl, about 6years old was walking up the hill we were walking down , carrying a gallon jug ( no cap) of water on her head, back to her home with her 3year old little sister in tow, and wearing only slip on sandals for her shoes. I was very impressed by her skills! (Also in my attached photos) Kevin led us right up and into the school he attended as a child, and to meet “Mama Aggie”, (a living angel) who runs an inspiring school and rescue center, that currently gives hope and an education to over 250 children. Those children were so happy to meet us (and I them !) they sang a wonderful song for us, and I had brought some balloons and small toys for them. Their joy and excitement was more than I could of ever imagined from such simple little things like bouncy balls toy cars, bubbles and balloons!! ***This moment, and those kids were literally my favorite part of my entire trip to Africa!!! I would of rather spent a whole day with them and skipped half of the Safari we went on**** After you go to the school you're led into his own mother’s home.. Smaller than most American bedrooms, the home has no kitchen or bathroom. Just a sitting area and a sheet to separate it from the beds. Kevin sits and helps educate you on all you are experiencing there in his own mother’s sitting area. I am SO grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Kevin and to bring my family to see something so unique, so humble, yet magnificent. The people there, despite their seemingly sad situations are all hard working vibrant, and hopeful. I will absolutely be back. I hope this review inspires people to go tour with Kevin.. with him your money is going to good use and back to his community he grew up in. He is a good honest man , and you can literally see the contributions you make at work when you hear all he is doing for this community and the school. Its a beautiful thing to see what one man came from and how he has found a way to lift his community while simultaneously educating people from around the globe about the issues and hardships his community experiences each and everyday. His family opens their home to you and you sit down and learn and ask questions. It’s very inviting, very comfortable he makes you feel very welcome and will tell you anything you might want to know. Sure hope this helps more people to go there and see what very few “tourists” will ever see in person!

Heartwarming visit to the Kibera Slum 🙏🏼 - Thank you Ismael for a heartwarming and inspiring journey through parts of the Kibera Slum in Nairobi. We enjoyed meeting the people of Kibera and we highly appreciate the visit to your house and we were happy to meet your family🙏🏼💕 The absolute highlight of our journey was our visit to the ‘Future Stars’ school. The children were welcoming us with a song and we loved talking to them about school and life - they also had lots of questions to us🩷 Lastly I want to convey that we felt safe and secure - everybody was greeting us and telling us that they appreciated our interest and our visit. So warm recommendations from us - Ismael was an amazing tour guide with lots af anecdotes and knowledge of Kenya’s history and politics.

Enlightening Visit. - This tour was very enlightening. This tour is not for everyone however. If you don’t have a heart for people, this tour is not for you. If you can’t climb terrain, this tour is not for you. However, if you want to understand how people in this slum arrived there and their living conditions, this tour is for you. Kevin shares his family’s story and the work he is doing to improve the lives of others. He is the ultimate example of reaching back to help others. His work is priceless and is touching many. Kudos to Kevin and those that he has assisted that have also taken on the helmet of servitude. Well done.

Unforgivable experience - Visiting Kibera and taking a slum tour was an eye-opening and incredible experience. Kevin, our guide, was fantastic—kind, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. He shared so much about life in the slums, giving us a deeper understanding of the challenges and resilience of the community. One of the highlights of the tour was visiting Future Stars School, where we had the opportunity to meet some of the amazing teachers. It was truly inspiring to see their dedication to educating children despite the immense lack of resources. The staff’s perseverance in providing education under such challenging conditions is nothing short of heroic. We left feeling deeply moved and full of admiration for the strength of the community. It’s our hope that the school, and the broader Kibera community, can receive more support from the government and nonprofit organizations to continue their incredible work. If you’re visiting Nairobi, this tour is a must—it’s an experience that stays with you, support Kibera entrepreneurs and truly broadens your perspective on life.

Amazing experience - Kevin was an amazing tour guide, he picked up my family and i from the hotel and explained everything to us what to expect from the tour and he kept everything safe for us and made us socialize with some people from there. We were able to meet the kids from the school and orphanage and it was an amazing experience and we got to know his family house and some business. I really recommend booking with him if you guys really want a unique experience.

Amazing experience. - EXCELLENT tour guide. Kevin picked us up at our hotel then took us around kibera. We visited the school, his parents house, then we continued to walked around Kibera's I love the compasion and love he has for his community. I would highly recommend booking a tour with him.

Seeing Life in Kibera - I had a great time with Kevin on the tour of his home neighborhood of Kibera. First of all, this is a one-on-one tour, so the $60 is well worth it for the personalized experience with Kevin as your guide. I was able to take pictures, buy stuff from shops, and visit two schools, where I was able to as questions and discuss politics (both Kenyan and American) with some of the employees. Arguably the best part was that Kevin highly respects your time; I learned halfway through my tour that I needed to return to my AirBnb before noon, so Kevin was willing to cut my tour short and drive me to a place to pick up an Uber. That said, there are some things to be aware of about Kibera (and Nairobi more generally). First of all, Kevin arrived an hour late, though I do not hold that against him since that was the fault of Nairobi traffic; he is moving to pick tourists up from their accommodations in the future, instead of the Yaya Centre, in part to get around that. In addition, Kibera lives up to its reputation as a slum, so you obviously need to maintain hygiene practices while going there. Finally, religion plays an important part of life for the residents - both schools I visited were founded on Christian principles - so it is important to respect that.

Set informative tour of... - Set informative tour of the slums and local school. Ishmael was great guide and everyone in slum was friendly.

Inspiring tour! - It’s very treacherous walking, so if elderly or have balance or walking issues, I don’t recommend it. It’s a real eye opener as to how terrible the living conditions are in the slum and the government gives them little or no help.