6th November 2025 – The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K), in collaboration with the Kajiado County Health Management Team, is conducting a cancer and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) sensitization campaign during the ongoing annual Maa Cultural Festival held at the Amboseli National Park, Kajiado County.
This initiative seeks to leverage the high number of Maasai community members, convening from across the three Maa Counties of Narok, Kajiado, and Samburu, organized under the framework of the Maa Economic Bloc (MAAEB). The event provides a strategic platform for us to share important government policies on health and create awareness, specifically focusing on demystifying the cultural cancer myths, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles. To ensure that cancer information permeates deep to the grassroots level, the institute developed and translated the IEC materials into the local language, cognizant of the varying cultural values of our communities.
This one-week activity will feature sessions including:
- Education & awareness Sessions: Interactive talks and materials in local languages to educate the community on cancer prevention, early signs, and the importance of screening.
- Direct Screening Services: On-site screenings for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.
Apart from the County Government of Kajiado, the Institute has also collaborated with key partners, including Women for Cancer and AstraZeneca, demonstrating a shared commitment to fighting and reducing cancer incidences in Kenya through early detection and prevention.
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