NAIROBI, Kenya— More than 2,000 vulnerable cancer patients across Kenya are set to benefit from a Sh1.5 million donation made by the THX22 Foundation to the Needy Cancer Health Initiative (NCHI), a grassroots organization working to support individuals battling cancer.
The funds will be used to provide medication, nutritional support, temporary shelter, and financial assistance to patients, many of whom are from rural or low-income backgrounds and face challenges such as stigma, displacement, and limited access to treatment.
According to the Ministry of Health’s latest figures, Kenya records over 42,000 new cancer cases and more than 27,000 deaths annually. Many patients are left without adequate care due to high treatment costs and limited support systems.
Speaking during the announcement, Paolo Abenavoli, Head of Projects at THX22 Foundation, said the goal is to help close the gap in access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.
The Needy Cancer Health Initiative has worked with hundreds of patients across the country, offering not just medical assistance but also emotional and logistical support.
“For just KSh 1,000 a month, we’ve helped over 200 patients access care,” said Nana Kilemi, the initiative’s founder.
“We’re building a future where no one feels abandoned during their hardest moments.”
The organization is also raising funds through events such as the NCHI Charity Marathon, with the aim of building a palliative care center that will offer free, dignified support for those in the final stages of illness.
The donation comes at a time when more Kenyan families are finding themselves unable to meet the cost of cancer care.
With the help of initiatives like this, some of the country’s most vulnerable patients will now receive the help they need to manage their conditions with dignity and hope.
