We’re continually identifying new ways of helping the people of Kipkelion and the surrounding areas of Kericho County. Currently we are helping them to build and equip an extension to the local hospital in Londiani (Kipkelion East) so that it can deal with trauma injuries. There has been a sharp rise in trauma injuries in Kipkelion in recent years as road traffic increases and accidents proliferate. Many people rely on motorbikes for transport, which are particularly prone to accidents causing injuries. We’ve funded the construction of the new Trauma Unit at the hospital and are now raising funds to equip it with beds, monitors and other equipment – hopefully for a 2025 opening.
We are also expanding our programme of basic business training courses, which are particularly aimed at young people in Kipkelion and people with disabilities. These short courses take place in villages across Kericho County and the participants learn the basics of business planning, record keeping and marketing. As part of the course, those who manage to devise a credible business plan are given some initial trading stock or equipment to get them started. Groups have successfully started businesses such as goat breeding, bee keeping and coffee planting. The courses are particularly valuable to disabled people who often are unable to participate in traditional farming activities
At the same time, our existing programmes are continuing – we are building latrines and water tanks in schools across Kipkelion, providing menstrual hygiene support to thousands of women and girls and continuing the fight against FGM.
We’re able to carry on helping the people of Kipkelion thanks to our partners BCW and their excellent team permanently based in Kipkelion – they do an amazing job!