Rose Mwaura, founder and director of Huruma Town Kids (H-Town Kids), passed away on July 24, 2024.
H-Town Kids gained global recognition, winning awards and being featured on CNN.
Mwaura started the group with one child, growing it to 23 members, focusing on acting, dancing, and acrobatics.
Announcement:
A message on Huruma Town Kids' social media page announced her death, expressing the need to remember her life beautifully.
Burial arrangements are ongoing at Mwaura's home in Huruma Estate.
Rose Mwaura's Journey:
Mwaura invested her own money, recorded, and edited skits using her phone, embracing the children's content suggestions.
H-Town Kids, inspired by current trends, music videos, adverts, and TV shows, produced high-quality content that received international praise.
Global Recognition:
The group's breakthrough came in 2021 when CNN correspondent Larry Madowo shared a skit mimicking his report on terrorism in Kenya.
They were featured on CNN's 'One World,' hosted by Zain Asher.
In 2023, H-Town Kids won the Pulse Most Innovative Influencer of the Year award.
Impact and Legacy:
Mwaura aimed to provide a constructive outlet for children in the slum, especially during the holidays, to keep them engaged and away from negative influences.
Her dedication and passion turned H-Town Kids into a phenomenon that garnered global recognition
