toto mass
kid's cycling program
Empowering Children, Strengthening Families, and Building a Future Where Every Child Can Ride Freely
Toto Mass, a flagship program under Critical Mass Nairobi, is transforming how children and families engage with cycling in Kenya. What started as a simple initiative to introduce children to cycling has grown into a movement—one that is shaping the future of safe, inclusive, and child-friendly mobility.
WHAT DOES TOTO MASS OFFER?
✅ A Safe Space to Learn – Children learn to ride in a secure, structured environment with experienced guides, ensuring peace of mind for parents.
✅ Skill Development for All Levels – Whether a child is learning to balance or mastering road safety, our program equips them with essential cycling skills to ride confidently.
✅ Family & Community Bonding – Parents, caregivers, and siblings often join the rides, making cycling a shared family experience that strengthens connections.
✅ Advocacy for Safer Streets – By fostering a love for cycling early, Toto Mass is creating the next generation of mobility advocates—young voices calling for safer, greener, and more inclusive cities.
2024 Impact Highlights
A THRIVING COMMUNITY
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.
Bigger & More Frequent Rides
In 2024 alone, we hosted five major rides, with each one drawing more young cyclists and families than the last.
Prioritizing Safety
Thanks to partnerships with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and support from Nairobi’s Traffic Police, our young cyclists now ride on carefully planned routes with trained escorts.
A City Taking Notice
Motorists and bystanders cheer our rides, and more families are expressing interest in joining. Toto Mass is changing perceptions about cycling in Nairobi!
2024 Impact Highlights
TOTO MASS IS MORE THAN JUST A RIDE
We are Creating Future Advocates – Through hands-on experience, children in Toto Mass are learning their rights as road users and growing into strong voices for sustainable mobility.
We are Empowering Families –
The rides encourage parents/guardians and children to cycle together. This strengthens bonds and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.
We are Inspiring Communities–
Public support for Toto Mass rides demonstrates a growing appreciation for cycling in Nairobi.
We are Advocating for Change–
The program highlights the urgent need for child-friendly infrastructure, advocating for safer roads, better parking, and protected bike lanes.
Looking Ahead
2025-2027 TOTO MASS STRATEGIC PLAN
The Toto Mass 2025-2027 Strategic Plan outlines a bold and structured approach to enhancing child-friendly urban mobility in Kenya. Building on the success of past Toto Mass initiatives, this three-year plan aims to empower children by promoting cycling as a safe, fun, and sustainable mode of transport. The plan integrates monthly community rides, structured bike training programs, road safety education, and advocacy efforts to foster safe, inclusive public spaces for children.
