NAIROBI, Kenya, July 25 – Over 2,000 cancer patients across Kenya are set to benefit from a KSh 1.5 million donation by the THX22 Foundation to the Needy Cancer Health Initiative (NCHI), a grassroots organisation supporting vulnerable patients facing access and affordability challenges.
The funds will go toward medication, nutrition, temporary housing, and financial aid for low-income patients, many of whom live in rural areas and face stigma or abandonment during their treatment journeys.
The donation comes amid rising cancer cases in the country, with more than 42,000 new cases and over 27,000 deaths recorded annually, according to the Ministry of Health’s National Cancer Control Strategy (2023–2027).
NCHI, founded by breast cancer survivor Nana Kilemi, provides both treatment support and social welfare services, including food, shelter, and palliative care. The organisation is currently raising funds through events such as the upcoming NCHI Charity Marathon to establish a palliative care centre in Meru County.
The new centre will offer free, end-of-life support to abandoned and terminally ill patients. It aims to provide shelter, nutritional aid, and emotional support, especially for those living in extreme poverty or without family care.
THX22 Foundation has been active in supporting healthcare access across Africa, backing medical outreach programs, emergency relief, and community-led health initiatives.
