Power for the People

Pilot Distribution of Arise Maternity Packs at Tom Mboya Level 4 Hospital Last month, we delivered 15 Arise Maternity Packs to Tom Mboya Level 4 Hospital and conducted a training session with Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses on the use and care of the packs. The hospital purchased the packs as part of a pilot initiative aimed at supporting mothers and encouraging facility-based deliveries. As part of the arrangement, the hospital will refer mothers who express interest

Launch of the Multisectoral Action Plan for Young People’s Health Stakeholders at the Homa Bay Adolescent Symposium in Homa Bay County Back in April, Power for the People took part in the Adolescent Symposium hosted by the County Government of Homa Bay. At the symposium, the Homa Bay Multisectoral Action Plan for Adolescents and Young People’s Health was officially launched. The event brought together a range of stakeholders working in adolescent and youth well-being, and inc

At the Arise Centre, waste management is built into every course as a core module rather than being taught as a stand-alone topic. The approach is practical and tailored to each department, helping students understand how waste management connects directly to their chosen field. Each course applies waste management in a way that fits its own practice, from the safe disposal of chemicals and packaging in Beauty Therapy, to energy-efficient cooking, composting, and responsible

Health threats don’t respect borders. Stopping them means going to the source. Our new film, developed in collaboration with Health Workers for Development, Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET), PFP Africa Trust (our sister charity), and the Homa Bay County Department of Health, tells the story of the UK–Kenya health partnership working to break the cycle of new HIV infections. In parts of Kenya, gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy are contributing to one of the

The Reintegration of Teen Mothers into Education Over the past month, we held a two-day counselling session for young mothers focused on supporting their reintegration back into education. The sessions were led by Ministry of Health counsellors and nurses, with parents and caregivers also taking part. Together, they created a safe space for the young mothers to openly discuss the challenges they face and the support they need as they rebuild their lives and prepare to return

At the Arise Centre in Mbita, we are developing an aeroponics-based agricultural programme designed to respond to the growing challenges of food production in Rusinga, where arid conditions and degraded soils continue to make conventional farming difficult. Aeroponics is a soil-free farming method that uses a nutrient-rich mist instead of soil. It uses significantly less water and produces more food in a smaller growing space. For the Arise Centre, this offers a practical way

Last month, we shared a blog post about bamboo propagation at the Arise Centre, where trainees took part in a practical session as part of the Environmental Conservation and Climate Resilience module. We are now excited to share an update on what has happened since then. Of the 60 bamboo seedlings propagated, 47 have survived, resulting in a 78% success rate. For an early-stage activity, this is a strong result and reflects the trainees’ growing confidence and hands-on learni

Building Skills, Building Futures Calvince Omondi Frank, a 29-year-old Kenyan citizen, joined the PFP Arise Centre to train in Water Engineering (Pipe Fitter Level 3) with the goal of gaining practical skills and building a more secure future. Before joining the programme, Calvince worked as a boda boda operator in Mbita and Rusinga, earning less than KES 10,000 per month (around £55). Seeking more stable opportunities, he enrolled at the Arise Centre to develop skills in pip