International Women’s Day Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening Marathon Walk 2026
Date: 8th March 2026
Location: Saptadios Grounds, Kitengela Township
In response to public requests and growing support, NAF will host the next major marathon walk on International Women’s Day, underlining the importance of women’s health.
The 2026 walk aims to:
- Increase community-wide awareness
- Promote routine screening
- Break cancer-related myths
- Strengthen partnerships across counties
- Reach even larger audiences than before
NAF looks forward to empowering even more families through this event.
Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening Campaign
Year: 2024
Location: St. Monica Church, Kitengela
To reach more women and families, NAF conducted a faith-based breast cancer awareness campaign at St. Monica Church. The event was supported by St. Therese Dispensary, Fairfield Medical Center, Family Yetu Sacco, and educators from Huma University.
Church members expressed a strong desire to learn more about breast cancer due to existing fears and misconceptions. Screening services were offered, and NAF committed to expanding church-based awareness activities.
Global Breast Cancer Awareness, Screening & Free Medical Check-Up
Date: 4th October 2023
Location: Kitengela Sub-County Hospital Grounds
This was one of the earliest breast cancer campaigns linked to NAF’s future advocacy work. Organized in partnership with the Young Populace Foundation, the event brought together over 700 community members on a busy market day. Screening services, nutritional counseling, and general check-ups were offered.
Despite the large turnout, few women accepted screening due to fear and common myths. This event revealed the urgent need for ongoing education and helped shape NAF’s long-term strategy of continuous awareness creation in Kajiado County.
Noonkopir Marathon Walk - Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening
Date: 10th October 2025
Location: Kitengela, Kajiado County
After years of running stationary screening camps, NAF introduced a new concept—the Breast Cancer Awareness Marathon Walk.
This approach reached thousands of residents as the walk passed through populated areas, creating visibility and sparking countywide conversations about breast cancer.
The marathon drew attention from across Kenya. NAF’s CEO received calls from Kilifi, Bungoma, and Nyamira counties, requesting similar events. The increased visibility also led to a rise in women seeking screening at Mawepi Medical Center.
Due to overwhelming public demand, NAF committed to organizing another walk the following year.
Breast Cancer Prosthesis Launch
Date: 8th December 2023
After the October campaign, many breast cancer survivors reached out seeking help after mastectomy procedures. Through a partnership with the Mercy Steps Cancer Program, NAF received 200 high-quality breast prostheses.
The distribution was officially launched by Assistant County Commissioner Mr. Crispus Mwanzoya. The gesture restored dignity and confidence for many survivors. NAF continues to seek more partners to support this program.
Kasuito Village Children’s Home & Day Care Support (Ongoing)
Started: 2023
Kasuito Village is one of the most underserved communities in Kajiado. Since 2023, NAF — in partnership with Mawepi Medical Center and Kitengela Seventh-day Adventist Church — has consistently supported the Kasuito Children’s Home and Day Care Center.
Support includes:
- Food donations
- Medical check-ups & immunization
- Deworming
- Menstrual hygiene education
- Counseling
- Social and emotional support
During the 2023 drought, NAF delivered emergency food to families, helping the village survive a critical period.
Food Donation to Isinya Ikito Village During Severe Drought
Year: 2024
Location: Ikito Village, Isinya
During a church mission visit, the NAF team discovered that many families in Ikito Village were suffering from hunger due to prolonged drought.
In response, NAF mobilized Mawepi members and partners to donate food items—such as grains, flour, milk, bread, and soap—to affected households.
Families expressed deep gratitude, and the initiative highlighted NAF’s commitment to emergency support during crises.
Sanitary Pads Support for Girls from Saitote & Saidiya Villages
Date: December 2023
Location: Kitengela, Kajiado County
During routine visits to Mawepi Medical Center, it was discovered that many school-going girls lacked access to sanitary pads. NAF reached out to Zana Africa and received 200 sanitary pad packs, which were distributed to girls from Saitote and Saidiya villages.
This initiative helped reduce school absenteeism and boosted menstrual hygiene confidence among vulnerable adolescents.
Launch of the Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening Campaign
Chief Guest: Kajiado County First Lady Edna Lenku
Date: 6th October 2023
Location: Kitengela Sub-County Hospital Grounds
NAF officially launched its first large-scale breast cancer awareness and screening campaign in 2023. The event was presided over by the Kajiado County First Lady, Edna Lenku, who encouraged women to embrace early screening and break cultural barriers that hinder health-seeking behavior, especially among Maasai women.
Senior county officials—including Dr. Lydia (CEO, Kajiado County Referral Hospital), Family Bank representatives, and the Office of Gender, Culture & Youth—attended and pledged ongoing support.
The First Lady urged NAF to hold more campaigns each year due to the low awareness rate of approximately 3% in Kajiado.
