Ulu
Kenya
About Ulu
The word, “ulu”, means raised place. In the 18th century, a railway station was erected along the railway line in the area.
The railway was moving products from the coastal region of Kenya to Nairobi and they felt this area was “raised” above the sea level area. Thus, the name Ulu was chosen.
This area was originally occupied by white settlers and people from the Mukaa and Kilungu areas.
Fertile lands and adequate rainfall provide opportunities for many community members in farming. The most popular crops are maize and beans. Community members are also involved in brick making, livestock and small businesses.
Ulu has partnered with 410 Bridge since 2023. Their major languages are Kamba, Swahili, and English.
Their Community Goals
- Education Supplies and Training to Help Their Children
- Foundations for Farming Program
- Continued Leadership Council Training on How To Best Serve Their People
- Savings Group Expansion
- Fruit Tree Project
- Secondary School Mentorship
- Living Seed Program Expansion
- Pastoral Training Program and Conference
- Business Start-Up Training Program
Where is Ulu located?
Found in Makueni County, Eastern Region
Sponsor the Community of Ulu
When you sponsor the Ulu community through 410 Bridge, you support programs and projects that allow the people to fix their own unique set of barriers. Every chance we get, we want to empower and lift up people to recognize that God has given them giftings and skills to move their communities forward to a better and more self-sustaining place.
Sponsoring the Ulu community, whether for $18, $23, $35, or more a month, allows for this to happen.
Stories from Ulu
How School Lunches Are Changing Lives at Ulu Primary
In the heart of Ulu, Kenya, something extraordinary is happening. It’s not a new school building or a groundbreaking technology—it’s something much simpler, yet profoundly impactful. A hot meal.
For years, children at Ulu Primary School faced a daily struggle that many of us take for granted: hunger. Coming to school on an empty stomach made it difficult to focus, learn, and fully engage in their education. Teachers saw students growing weary as the day went on, not because they lacked motivation, but because they lacked nourishment.
But today, hope is being served—one plate at a time.
New Year: Next Level Ministry
A New Year frequently evokes a multitude of emotions, deeply influenced by various reasons based on the season of life one is at. For many, it symbolizes a rejuvenating fresh start—a precious opportunity to release the burdens of the past and embrace the future brimming with hope. This transition evokes excitement, particularly for school-age children returning to the classroom after a long break from school in November and December here in Kenya. While children are thrilled to reunite with their classmates and dive back into the classroom environment, they may also grapple with a sense of déjà vu; the inevitability of returning to homework, assignments, and the pressure of upcoming exams can cast a shadow over their eagerness for new beginnings.
From Sunken to Safe: Celebrating New Latrines at Kamaku Primary School!
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from Kamaku Primary School in Ulu Community! Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, a brand-new latrine block has been completed, providing much-needed sanitation facilities to young students.
