Kusoma Tu is committed to seeing people read the word of God so that they may know Christ and follow Him.
Founder’s story
As an educator for four decades, I am passionate about teaching, especially reading, because I realised that if you do not know how to read, you cannot learn.
Kusoma Tu Foundation Trust was launched in 2009 following a conversation with a candidate waiting to begin her exams, who confessed that she couldn’t read or write. Kusoma Tu was established to respond to the needs of children in public schools who were completing primary school and had not learnt how to read.
Beginning with one volunteer with three books, we established a reading intervention programme at Kawangware and Jamhuri primary schools in Nairobi County, with support from partners like the Braeburn School and Nairobi Chapel. In the first five years, we taught over 250 pupils how to read.
I believe we can teach everyone to read using phonics and stories told in a way learners can relate to their environment. Over the years we have developed a reading manual with learning materials customised for the African and Kenyan child, plus training programmes so individuals and schools can teach reading “the Kusoma Tu Way”.
“You have to learn to read so you can read to learn.”
Our founder
Our approach
A reading scheme built for the African setting
We have developed a phonic and sensory based reading scheme: training manuals, student workbooks, storybooks, flash cards, puzzles, games and visual learning resources, all contextualised to the African setting.
Our scheme combines different learning styles and uses a multi-age approach, so every learner is catered for.
Our values
Bible literacy
Teaching people of all ages to read the Bible so they may know God for themselves.
Improved literacy
Raising literacy levels in schools where they are low or poor.
Raised standards
Partnering with stakeholders to improve teaching in government and economically challenged schools.
Adult literacy
Promoting adult literacy in economically challenged areas.
Libraries
Building libraries and reading centres in communities and schools with limited resources.
Impact
Reaching people so that, through education, they bring out the best in themselves.
Fulfilling destinies
Equipping people with knowledge and resources to rise out of hardship toward lasting spiritual and economic growth.
Bringing hope
Providing uniforms, school fees and learning resources so students get an equitable head start in life.
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Ulwazi Learning Centre
No. 13 Africa Creative Centre
Karen Village, Karen, Nairobi
Kusoma Tu Foundation Trust is a registered non-profit in Kenya with charitable status under the Kenya Revenue Authority. Copyright © 2026 Kusoma Tu Foundation Trust | All rights reserved.