Children and adults at St. Kacheliba Girls School for disability services at an outreach camp courtesy of M-Pesa Foundation and Kenya Institute of Special Education/HANDOUT


It was a day marked by hope, compassion, and critical care for hundreds of families in Kacheliba Sub-County, as M-Pesa Foundation and Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), held a free medical outreach camp in the area.

From as early as 8 a.m., long queues formed as parents, children, and adults arrived at St. Kacheliba Girls School in droves to access medical attention and specialised disability services that are often out of reach for many in this remote region.

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Running until 5 p.m., the outreach focused primarily on disability assessments, therapy sessions, and counseling.

KISE specialists, alongside healthcare workers, conducted comprehensive evaluations and offered support to both children and adults living with disabilities.

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Despite logistical hurdles and the overwhelming turnout, the medical teams remained steadfast in their mission.

Many children received long-awaited assessments, while adults were screened and offered essential therapeutic services—many for the very first time.

A kid gets disability services at an outreach camp in Kacheliba Girls in West Pokot courtesy of M-Pesa Foundation and Kenya Institute of Special Education/HANDOUT


Claire Parkalea, the West Pokot County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Health, commended the effort, describing it as a vital lifeline for the region.

“This medical camp has given our people an opportunity that is rarely available in remote areas such as Kacheliba. We are deeply grateful for the partnerships that made it possible,” she said.

Kacheliba MP Titus Lotee also attended the event, hailing the initiative as a beacon of equity and inclusion. He emphasised the need for more such collaborations to reach other underserved parts of West Pokot.

“We applaud M-Pesa Foundation and KISE for their unwavering commitment to uplifting marginalised communities. Let this be the first of many,” he said.

For many residents, the camp was more than a health intervention—it was a moment of recognition and care.

Parents expressed gratitude for the disability assessments, saying they now had a clearer path to seeking the right support for their children.

While the day brought its share of challenges, particularly due to the high demand, the overwhelming spirit of community and compassion prevailed.

Volunteers, specialists, and residents worked side by side, united by a shared goal: to bring care, dignity, and a brighter future to the people of Kacheliba.