Partner Page: Chris Omondi

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CHRIS OMONDI

Chris grew up in the slums of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. After coming to faith through a Swahiba Networks (SN) program during his school years, he now leads the day-to-day initiatives of Swahiba as the organization seeks to serve young people living in one of the largest slums in the world by meeting physical and spiritual needs.

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Chris Omondi

Chris grew up in the slums of Kibera in Nairobi. After coming to faith through a Swahiba Networks program during his school years, he now leads the day-to-day initiatives of Swahiba as the organization seeks to serve young people in one of the largest slums in the world.

Welcome to Swahiba Networks!

Swahiba Networks was founded in 2002 by Peter Abungu. Peter answered God’s call to serve the young people in Kibera, Africa’s largest slum. In Kibera, roughly 250,000 people live a 4 square mile “tin city,” often with no running water or sewers. Swahiba shares the truth of the gospel to local youth primarily through meeting temporal needs, working in schools and through and programs ultimately aimed at creating disciples.

While Peter remains the Founder and is still involved in the work of Swahiba, Chrispine Omondi has slowly transitioned into 127 Worldwide’s main contact and local leader for partnership. Their relationship stands as a testimony for how God uniquely brings people together from totally different life circumstances to best serve his kingdom and how important it is to invest in the generation to come. 127 has partnered with Swahiba on that very camp that brought Chris and Peter together, as well as many other programs and projects throughout the years.

Meet Chris Omondi

Chrispine Omondi (Chris) was born and raised in the slums of Kibera. He always shares that his childhood wasn’t a “good life” as he often went to bed hungry. In addition to his family’s economic challenges, Chris’s parents divorced when he was four, leaving him with strained familial relationships and almost no material resources. Following the divorce, he was handed from relative to relative until eventually moving in with his stepmother. When he was a teenager he was in search of food and learned of a ministry that provided meals. There he met Peter, founder of Swahiba Networks, for the first time. Chris learned about a camp offered through Swahiba and was later awarded a scholarship to attend.

Chris was part of the first class of youth to attend Abide Camp and has since spent more than a decade under Peter’s leadership and mentorship. Chris is now married with one child and serves as the Director of Swahiba.

127 Partner Grant Highlights

Mentorship and Empowerment Program

127 Worldwide has proudly supported the Mentorship and Empowerment Program (MEP) at Swahiba Networks since its launch in 2012. This program is designed to equip young women — specifically recent high school graduates — with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in college, the workplace, or as entrepreneurs.

The impact of MEP speaks for itself: 98% of graduates go on to secure employment, start small businesses, or pursue higher education. In February, Swahiba welcomed its largest cohort yet — 150 young women — into the 2025 program. Over the course of the training, these women are gaining practical skills in business, technology, baking, and beauty, preparing them for a future of stability and self-sufficiency.

127 Worldwide is honored to walk alongside Swahiba in this life-changing work and looks forward to celebrating with the graduates at their commencement on May 17, 2025.

Abide Camp

Each year, Swahiba Networks hosts Abide Camp, a week-long experience designed to give select youth the opportunity to step outside the slum — many for the very first time. Throughout the week, students engage in camping, fellowship, Bible study, mentorship, and faith-based encouragement centered on the gospel.

Through our partnership, 127 Worldwide has helped provide scholarships for hundreds of students to attend this life-changing camp. In 2024, nearly 300 young people participated in Abide Camp. For the first time, Swahiba was able to host the camp in their newly completed ministry center, which allowed them to maximize both time and resources. The result was a week deeply rooted in discipleship, community, and hope for the next generation.