Putting life into their days with compassion and care
This International Nurses Day, we want to celebrate all the incredible nurses we work with across Kenya who bring compassion, dignity and comfort to people living with serious illness. Their work goes far beyond medicine, offering emotional support, advocacy and
Juma was a healthy child until age two, when he developed Xeroderma Pigmentosum, a rare skin condition. Managing the condition was challenging, he had to avoid sun exposure and wear full-body clothing even in the hot, humid coast. In 2025,
When eight-year-old Mercy became unwell, her family faced weeks of confusion and fear. After repeated referrals and inconclusive tests, she was finally seen by our partner team at Moi Hospital paediatrics, where she was diagnosed with cancer. The strain on
At Hospice Care Kenya, we’re privileged to work alongside incredible people who bring hope, comfort and dignity to those living with life-limiting illness. Today we recognise Elizabeth Odalo, Co-ordinator and Lead Nurse at Siaya Roselyne Hospice. We have worked closely
Fifteen year old Elizabeth from Busia County was diagnosed with leukaemia at age nine. For the past six years, Elizabeth’s life has been dominated by long hospital stays over 100 miles from home, painful tests and gruelling treatment. Her illness
At just 18 years old, Rahma’s life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Raised by her elderly grandmother, who also cares for six other orphaned grandchildren, the family struggled to afford treatment, relying on small donations from
Joab Andiego supported and raised his family as a small-scale farmer in Siaya County. Growing maize, vegetables and keeping a small herd of cattle, Joab secured his livelihood, and built a reputation for hard work and farming knowledge in his
Bonface Omosa, a 67-year-old retired teacher from Kisii County, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer six months ago. This aggressive disease is often diagnosed late, causing severe symptoms like intense pain, weight loss, and exhaustion, all of which Bonface
Mr Omari, a retired police officer, led a healthy, active life before his diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. In his search for a diagnosis his disease had advanced beyond treatment and his finances had
Valary aged 17, lived a normal life as a teenager, enjoying school and living with her family in rural Eldoret. She first noticed her leg had began to swell in mid-2023. Initially dismissing it, her family soon sought help from