Putting life into their days with compassion and care
Over the past 18 months, we have worked together with Machakos Palliative Care Unit to help men in need of palliative care to access services earlier. At the start of the project, palliative care was widely misunderstood and often associated
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
Late last year, we launched an inspiring new project with Laikipia Hospice and the Nanyuki Cancer Support Group, aiming to help women after breast cancer surgery feel comfortable and confident again. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Kenya,
The 7th Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) Conference is taking place this week in Mombasa, bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers and partners committed to strengthening palliative care across Kenya. The conference provides an important platform to share learning,
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
Many families we support face not just illness, but hunger. Caring for a sick loved one often means giving up work, leaving little money for basics. Some even sell their land to pay for treatment, with nowhere left to grow
Gender inequality continues to affect access to palliative care, with men and women facing different barriers to support. In October 2024, we launched new projects across four counties to address these disparities by improving awareness, reducing stigma, and ensuring gender-specific
Over the past year, we have helped our partner Tumaini La Maisha in running Joanna’s House in Nairobi, a hostel offering accommodation and support for cancer patients and their caregivers who travel from across Kenya for specialist treatment at Kenyatta
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