RTT’s Dandora Slum Research Unveils a Hidden Crisis Among Teen Boys
In the heart of Nairobi’s Dandora slums, Radiant Throne Themes (RTT) set out on a mission to support teen mothers — young girls forced into motherhood before they had a chance to finish growing up themselves. But as we stepped into the community, listened, and observed, we uncovered a startling imbalance.
Every corner echoed a similar story — support for the girl child was thriving, and rightfully so. Organizations had risen to empower her with educational materials, sanitary towels, personal care items, emotional support systems, and mentorship programs. Her needs, though still complex, were being noticed, addressed, and nurtured.
But what about the boy child?
Our research painted a distressing picture: the boy child had been left behind.
The Silent Descent of the Boy Child
In Dandora, boys are growing up with little to no psychosocial support. While girls receive structured attention and guidance, boys are often told to “man up” or “figure it out.” With no platforms for emotional expression or mentorship, many spiral into:
- Drug and substance abuse
- Petty and organized crime
- School dropout
- Depression, anger, and identity confusion
Left to the streets for validation and direction, boys are developing warped versions of masculinity—one fueled by survival, not self-worth.
The Birth of The King’s Code: Restoring the Balance
This emotional and social vacuum led RTT to take a radical, necessary step: the creation of The King’s Code — a structured program designed to empower teen boys to reclaim their crown, mentally, emotionally, and socially.
🔑 The King’s Code is built on these foundational pillars:
- Identity & Purpose Coaching
Helping boys understand who they are, what they feel, and where they are going. - Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health Support
Providing safe spaces to talk, feel, cry, and be vulnerable without judgment. - Mentorship Circles (Man-to-Boy Programs)
Connecting teen boys with responsible, healed male mentors from the community. - Skill-Based Empowerment
Offering vocational training, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial guidance. - Positive Masculinity Campaigns
Redefining strength, respect, and leadership as values rooted in wisdom—not dominance. - Addiction Prevention & Recovery Guidance
Teaching boys about the science of addiction and how to avoid or heal from it.
🧠 Why This Matters: The Mental Health Science Behind the Movement
Neurologically, teen boys experience heightened impulsivity due to an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex — the brain’s decision-making center. Combine this with trauma, poverty, peer pressure, and lack of guidance, and you have a formula for destruction.
Without emotional processing or trusted adult connection, these boys develop toxic coping mechanisms: aggression, withdrawal, self-harm, or addiction. RTT believes that healing the boy child is not a charity effort — it’s a community survival strategy.
✅ Ways to Support the Boy Child Mentally and Holistically
- Create “Boys-Only” Emotional Wellness Sessions — safe zones for self-expression
- Integrate Mental Health into Schools — with counselors trained to engage boys effectively
- Promote Community Role Models — fathers, uncles, coaches stepping up
- Develop Digital Literacy & Tech Skills — giving boys access to creative, modern pathways
- Encourage Healthy Peer Bonding — through sports, clubs, and arts
- Offer Healing Retreats & Camps — free from phones, focused on identity and emotional growth
A Future Where Kings Rise
We believe every teen boy is a king in the making. But a crown cannot rest on a broken mind or a wounded heart. Through The King’s Code, RTT is on a mission to restore dignity, identity, and direction to boys who were once overlooked.
The time has come to rise — not just for our daughters, but for our sons too.
Want to partner with RTT or support The King’s Code?
Reach out today and let’s raise a generation of kings — emotionally strong, mentally grounded, and purpose-driven.
THE KING’S CODE – EVENT
A RITE OF RISING
Hosted by RTT | Restoring the Boy Child’s Crown
📅 Date:
📍 Venue: ⏰ Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM
🎯 Target Audience: Boys aged 12–19
✊🏾 Because Books Alone Can’t Make a Man.
We’ve been raising our boys on math and science, yet watching them fall into crime, addiction, and depression.
We hand them pens and forget to teach them purpose.
We tell them to be strong, but never show them how to feel.
“A boy cannot become a man by passing exams alone.
He needs direction, connection, affirmation, and emotional armor.”
At RTT’s The King’s Code, we aren’t just mentoring boys —
we are crowning kings.
🔥 THE KING’S CODE EXPERIENCE: A Full-Day Boyhood Awakening
This isn’t another classroom — it’s a sacred space where boys are seen, heard, and healed. A space where brotherhood meets bravery.
Here’s what the day will look like:
🧠 1. “The Mask We Wear” – Identity & Emotional Awareness Workshop
- Who am I? Why do I get angry? Why do I feel numb?
- Using games, art, and music to unlock emotional intelligence
- Teaching boys to name, tame, and train their emotions
🎭 2. “Kings Speak” – Spoken Word & Self-Expression Showcase
- Boys write and perform poems, spoken word, and short skits
- Safe space for self-expression around pain, pressure, and purpose
- Empowering quiet boys to find their voice
🎨 3. “The Art of a King” – Visual Journaling & Creative Healing
- Art therapy session using painting, collage, or graffiti-style art
- Expressing struggles, dreams, and identity
- Boys create their own “King’s Crest” symbol
🛡️ 4. “Street Smarts & Soul Strength” – Real Talk Circles
- Raw, honest conversations about drugs, peer pressure, violence, father wounds
- Led by healed male mentors and mental health coaches
- Teaching boys resilience, boundaries, and decision-making
⚙️ 5. “The Future Is in My Hands” – Skill Discovery & Power Planning
- Vision boards + goal setting
- Exposure to creative careers, innovation, digital tools
- Teaching boys to dream responsibly
📦 Each Boy Will Take Home:
✅ A King’s Code Journal
✅ A crown Certificate of participation
✅Emotional Health Toolkit (coping tools, affirmations, breathing guides)
✅ Access to follow-up mentorship & school club
✅ Referrals for counselling (for at-risk boys)
✅ A fresh sense of worth, purpose, and direction
PARTNER WITH RTT
🎟️ REGISTER OR SPONSOR A BOY
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, church, NGO, or corporate leader — we invite you to raise a king.
Pricing Tiers:
| Package | Description | Price |
| 👑 Individual Boy Pass | Full-day access + materials + meals | Ksh 1,500 |
| 👑👑 Group of 10 Boys | Team registration + RTT mentor access | Ksh 12,000 |
| 🏫 School/Institution Pack (30 boys) | Custom workshop + mentorship follow-up | Ksh 35,000 |
| ❤️ Sponsor A Boy (Donation) | We’ll assign your slot to a vulnerable boy | Ksh 1,500 per boy |
TO REGISTER OR SPONSOR:
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +254 718 568 157
🌐 Visit:
📧 Email: info@rttke.org
Payment Details:
- Paybill: 522522
- A/c No.7960179
- Account Name: Radiant Throne Themes
🛡️ Let’s Raise Kings — Not Just Students.
Let’s heal what society forgot:
That a boy becomes a man not just by what he learns, but by what he overcomes.
RTT’s The King’s Code is where the rising begins.
