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Kenya Children’s Home (previously known as Thomas Barnardo House) KCH was founded in 1961 by Dr Barnardo Homes in the UK. In 1971, it was taken over by Kenya Christian Homes and is now run as Kenya Children’s Home by The Balcraig Foundation. It is an independent home for orphans, abandoned and destitute children and over the years 6,000 children have been cared for from birth to adulthood. At present there are 175 children, the majority of whom are in full-time education. A quarter of the home’s expenditure is spent on education and training.
Since Balcraig Foundation took full responsibility for the home in 2002, dormitory accommodation has been replaced by 9 family units, with each house providing shelter for up to 12-16 children. These children are cared for by a dedicated house mother and an auntie in each unit. The children are of mixed ages and sexes, with all siblings living together, recreating a more family-oriented environment. In 2007 the Nursery was renovated to the highest standards and currently houses 37 abandoned babies under the age of 2.