Health
We conduct free medical camps, support maternal health through our Mama Pack programme, operate the county's first palliative care clinic, and promote menstrual hygiene and dignity in schools across all three constituencies.
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Empowering Communities. Transforming Lives.
Building healthier, better-educated, and economically independent communities in Tharaka Nithi County, one programme at a time.
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Who We Are
A Programme Built on Purpose.
Njiwa Jiinue Initiative is a flagship community empowerment programme based in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Founded in 2018 under the patronage of H.E. Mrs. Margaret Muthomi, First Lady of Tharaka Nithi County, the initiative was conceived as a direct response to the deeply rooted socioeconomic challenges facing the county's most vulnerable populations: women, youth, children with special needs, and persons with disabilities.
The name Jiinue, meaning "empower yourself" in Kiswahili, captures the spirit at the heart of everything we do. We do not simply deliver services; we equip people with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to take ownership of their own futures.
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What We Do
Three Core Pillars
Our work is built on three interconnected pillars, each addressing a fundamental barrier to a dignified and self-sufficient life.
Education
We run mentorship programmes, distribute learning materials, support children with special needs, and invest in youth skills and digital literacy, with measurable improvements in academic outcomes.
Learn MoreEconomic Empowerment
We train women in entrepreneurship and financial management, connect youth to vocational and digital skills, and advocate for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in community development.
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Led by H.E. Mrs. Margaret Muthomi.
H.E. Mrs. Margaret Muthomi, First Lady of Tharaka Nithi County, is the founding patron and driving force behind the Njiwa Jiinue Initiative. Since 2018, her leadership has guided the programme from a county-level advocacy effort into a multi-pronged community transformation initiative touching thousands of lives. Her unwavering commitment to inclusivity, particularly for persons with disabilities and children with special needs, defines the values and direction of all that we do.
Highlights
Programmes Making an Impact
Real interventions, measured outcomes, lives changed across all three constituencies of Tharaka Nithi.
2,000+ Lives Reached
Community Medical Camps
Three major free medical camps conducted across all constituencies in 2018, in partnership with Amref Health Africa and the county government.
118 Patients Served
Palliative Care Clinic
The county's first dedicated palliative care clinic, established at Chuka County Referral Hospital in July 2018, now serving patients from age 10 to their mid-seventies.
1,424+ Mothers Reached
Mama Pack Distribution
Personalised gift packs containing essential maternal and newborn items, distributed across five sub-counties alongside health talks on breastfeeding, hygiene, and nutrition.
1,100+ Youth Mentored
Mentorship Programme
School-based and community-based mentorship reaching young people aged 12 to 19, with direct, measurable improvements in KCSE performance outcomes.
7 Schools Visited
Menstrual Hygiene
Dignity packs distributed to both girls and boys across seven secondary schools, with education sessions framing menstrual health as a shared community responsibility.
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Voices From Our Community
Trusted Partners and Collaborators
Tharaka Nithi County GovernmentAmref Health AfricaCHAPKEHPCACFLAZETECH UniversityCommunity Health VolunteersTharaka Nithi County GovernmentAmref Health AfricaCHAPKEHPCACFLAZETECH UniversityCommunity Health Volunteers
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you volunteer your time, contribute financially, or partner with us institutionally, your support enables real and lasting change in Tharaka Nithi County.