The Group is registered and formally operates in Suna East Sub County in Migori County and currently has fourteen (14) active members. It was registered in July 2017 and commenced operations shortly thereafter. This Group is unique to LEFI in that, it is in the County where the first fistula patient was traced by the…
This Group was formally registered in July 2017 and operates in Teso North Sub-County of Busia County. The Group currently has thirteen (13) active members. The Group is overseen and managed by two fistula survivors as Regional Representatives: Perpetua Mulunda and Tabitha Papa Emedel; together with the Group Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Income Generating Activities…
Cheptais Group operates in Bungoma County serving the women in the Mt. Elgon region where a lot of women suffered following violence and atrocities committed by the Sabaot Land Defence Force, a guerrilla militia criminal gang that terrorized the region from year 2005 through rape, torture and property destruction. Formed in and registered in November…
Worldwide, there are 430 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births. In developing countries like Kenya, the figure is 480 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births; The care that can reduce maternal deaths and improve women’s health is also crucial for newborns’ survival and health. (WHO) The risks that women face in bringing life into…
Ruth Jepchirchir is a board member of LEFI. She is a married and a mother of two sons. Ruth holds a Masters Degree in Agricultural Extension Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Extension education and a Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture all from University of Eldoret. She is a lecturer and a business lady for 6 years….
Gladys A. Asino joined the LEFI Board in January 2020 and serves as a member. Born and raised in Western Kenya, Gladys is married with 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She holds a Higher Diploma in Tax Laws Administration and Counseling Psychology from Kenya School of Revenue Administration and Kenya Association of Professional Counselors respectively. …
