Objectives
- To promote cancer awareness and the exchange of information and expertise through the networking of cancer organizations across the country;
- To serve as a unified advocacy body supporting the efforts of Network partner organizations in their engagement with the public and the Government on issues relating to cancer control;
- To maintain a calendar of activities to foster strategic collaboration and minimize duplication;
- To develop links locally and internationally with cancer and non-communicable diseases organizations and government agencies for the benefit of Network partner organizations;
- To foster opportunities for training of Network partner organizations in various aspects of cancer;
- To do all such other things and activities as may be incidental to or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.
Background
Starting in early 2012, a group of community based cancer awareness and patient support groups started discussions about how to come together in the fight against cancer in Kenya. On February 8, 2013, one week after World Cancer Day 2013, the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) was launched.
The first stakeholder meeting brought together sixteen representatives from ten cancer organizations, with specialization in cancer prevention, palliative care, patient support, community outreach and advocacy. Through word-of-mouth, the Network has expanded to eighteen [18] community-based cancer organizations. The Network meets on a quarterly basis, and there is a vibrant online forum for member organizations to share ideas and exchange information relevant to fighting cancer in Kenya.
On February 7, 2014 KENCO ratified the first Constitution to unite civil society cancer organizations in Kenya. KENCO seeks to strengthen the alliances between its Network partners, as well as to partner with Ministry of Health, private sector partners and like-minded organizations and individuals in Kenya and abroad, who come together in the fight against cancer.
In April 2016, Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO)was registered as a NGO with the NGO Bureau in Kenya with the following personalities;
KENCO Board
Chairperson: David Makumi
Vice Chair: Catherine Wachira, Women for Cancer Early Detection and Treatment
Administrative Officer: Joseph Omach, Childhood Cancer Initiative
Shaira Adamali: Faraja Cancer Support Trust
Board Member: Boniface Mbuki – Cancer Awareness Centre of Kenya
Board Member: Gabriel Muthwale – Prostate Cancer Support Association
Board Member: Dorothy Nyong’o – Africa Cancer Foundation
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am moses musita from taiwe foundatioon and i would like to inquire how we can partner with you
I’m a local leader at Kagan Ward, Homa Bay County seeking support for a woman named Sabina Ogweno and suffering from Cervical Cancer. There is no support for the patient who is at home and mainly survives on painkillers -panadol to be precise. I’m requesting that your organization and anyone who can help to consider linking this patient with relevant support. Please contact me on 0720985937 for details. The son can be reached on 0723596969 and is responsible for taking care of the mother despite being unemployed. Looking forward to your urgent response regarding this matter.
Great work being done i wish to partner with you esp in finding how to help cancer patients get treatment esp the good pain killers when admitted and mostly from humble backgrounds
How does one join the network?
Hello Ruth,
Kindly write a letter of introduction and your organisation details i.e copy of certificate of registration and constitution to info@kenconetwprk.org / kenconetwork@gmail.com and we shall revert back
Regards
Boniface