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Kenya

It is estimated that 170 million workdays are lost annually in Kenya due to malaria. With your help, NetsforLife® is working to reduce cases of malaria in Kenya.

Progress Indicators

  • 180,721
  • 431,775
  • 3,527

History

Kenya historically has been considered one of Africa’s more economically advantaged countries. But the past decade has seen a dramatic decline in three indicators of human development—longevity, living standard and educational attainment.

A disputed presidential election in December 2007 incited two months of unprecedented violence and turmoil in which 1,500 people died.

Areas Impacted 

NetsforLife® is working in all eight zones within the Nyanza Province, located in the malaria-prone region along Lake Victoria.

  • Nyanza has the highest poverty rate (56%) and highest HIV prevalence rate in Kenya.
  • The Anglican Church (through IDCCS) is well known and respected for its long-term commitment to these marginalized communities. As a result, NetsforLife® has had a successful start supported by local stakeholders with excellent participation from clergy and women’s groups.
  • Malaria agents, community health workers and community members have attended trainings in all eight zones.
  • Participation with the World Bank’s measles booster initiative in July 2006 has demonstrated NetsforLife®’s commitment to partnership.