Nairobi school transforms sewage-soaked land into sports hub
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Ngei Comprehensive School in Lang’ata, Nairobi, converted a previously unusable and contaminated area into a 6,500-square-metre street sports hub for students and children from nearby informal settlements.
For years, the school grounds had been repeatedly flooded with raw sewage from broken sewer lines, creating a health hazard for learners. Deputy headteacher Lucy Ngode explained that the area collected human waste, used condoms, and broken bottles, and previous attempts to repair the damaged lines had not fully resolved the issue.
The new sports hub addresses a lack of safe recreational spaces for children who often played in dangerous areas like roadsides due to limited options. Organizers believe the facility will allow students to develop athletic talents and explore opportunities beyond academics. Denmark’s ambassador to Kenya, Stephan Schønemann, said the project aims to strengthen community bonds among young people through sports.
GAME, an organization supporting street sports spaces, designed the hub to be an accessible location for youth to build skills and relationships. Local youth volunteers will manage the hub, offering both athletic training and other development opportunities. Students like Kuei Yournew, a Grade 8 pupil, have already expressed excitement about the new facility and the chance to pursue their sports ambitions with proper space and coaching.
