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toto mass-kid's cycling program-Empowering Families, Building Communities

​Toto Mass, a flagship program under Critical Mass Nairobi, is transforming how children and families engage with cycling in Kenya. Launched to create a safe, engaging, and empowering environment for young cyclists, Toto Mass is inspiring the next generation to embrace cycling as a lifelong skill while fostering strong community bonds.

With its rapid growth and popularity, Toto Mass has become one of Nairobi’s most impactful initiatives, nurturing essential cycling skills, instilling confidence, and advocating for child-friendly infrastructure.

Why Toto Mass Matters

Cycling is not just a skill; it’s a gateway to independence, health, and environmental sustainability. Toto Mass bridges gaps in access, safety, and opportunity, ensuring that every child—regardless of background—can experience the joy and benefits of cycling.

 

The program offers:

  • A Safe Space to Learn: Children learn to ride in a secure, structured environment, giving parents peace of mind.

  • Skill Building for All Levels: From balancing and pedaling to road safety, Toto Mass equips children with the tools they need to ride confidently.

  • Family and Community Bonding: Parents and caregivers often join their children during rides, creating a shared experience that strengthens family ties.

  • Advocacy for the Future: By fostering a love for cycling early, Toto Mass is shaping future advocates for sustainable mobility and cycling-friendly cities.

 

2024 Impact Highlights

1. Growing Membership
The Toto Mass community has grown to include 156 members in its WhatsApp group, providing a platform for families to coordinate rides, share updates, and connect.

2. Expanding Participation
In 2024, Toto Mass organized five major rides, each drawing more participants than the last, with demand for more frequent rides continuing to grow.

3. Building Partnerships for Safety
Collaborations with organizations like the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) have secured safe, centralized locations for rides, while VIP traffic police escorts ensure children’s safety on the roads.

4. Positive Public Reception
Motorists and onlookers frequently cheer the children during rides, creating a supportive and uplifting atmosphere. Many onlookers express interest in joining Toto Mass, showcasing the program’s growing appeal.

5. Inspiring Advocates
Toto Mass is cultivating a generation of young cyclists who understand the value of sustainable mobility, empowering them to become future advocates for safer and greener streets.

Why It’s More Than Just a Ride

Toto Mass is more than a cycling program—it’s a movement that:

  • Empowers Families: Encouraging parents and children to cycle together strengthens bonds and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.

  • Inspires Communities: Public support for Toto Mass rides demonstrates a growing appreciation for cycling in Nairobi.

  • Advocates for Change: The program highlights the urgent need for child-friendly infrastructure, advocating for safer roads, better parking, and protected bike lanes.

 

Looking Ahead

With its rapid growth and increasing demand, Toto Mass is poised to become a transformative force in Nairobi’s cycling culture. By addressing its challenges and strengthening parental involvement, the program aims to expand its reach, engage more families, and nurture a generation of confident, skilled, and safety-conscious young cyclists.

Toto Mass is not just creating cyclists—it’s shaping the future of sustainable mobility in Kenya.

 

Join Us in Shaping the Future
Critical Mass Nairobi is actively seeking partners who would like to help as sustain and scale our children's cycling program. If this is you, kindly get in touch! We've got work to do! 

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Email: info@criticalmassnairobi.org

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