Healing, Hope, and Growth: September-October Impact
- Sarah Rolfing
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
Over the past two months, the CFF Rotary Clinic has continued to transform lives in Kajiado County — not only through medical care, but through compassion, partnership, and community trust. Between September and October 2025, the clinic served 172 patients, marking a steady rise in attendance and a deepening recognition of the clinic as a reliable source of healthcare in the regionSep-Oct 2025 (final).
Strength in Service
Even with limited resources, the clinic team has delivered consistent, high-quality care. The installation of solar power has brought new reliability to daily operations, powering laboratory equipment and lighting after dark — simple changes that mean the difference between care delayed and care delivered.
Among the 172 patients seen, adults accounted for the majority (131), yet an encouraging number of children — 41 in total — also came for care. These figures represent far more than data; they reflect trust earned and a growing understanding of the clinic’s essential role in family health.
Caring Beyond the Clinic Walls
This season was rich with outreach. On October 14, the clinic team joined hands with a parent representative from I&M Bank to host a Menstrual Health Support and Motivation Session at Nkaimurunya High School. Dozens of vulnerable students received reusable sanitary pads and education on menstrual hygiene. The session also sparked candid conversations about poverty, mental health, and the resilience required for young women to stay in school.
Later that month, on October 31, the team participated in a Rotary Club of Karengata field visit across Kajiado County, assessing water and sanitation needs in preparation for an upcoming WASH project. The partnership aims to bring sustainable clean-water access to schools and communities — a key factor in preventing water-borne diseases like gastroenteritis, which remains a persistent challenge in the area.
Stories That Inspire
Perhaps the most moving moments come from individual lives touched by the clinic. One young mother, who delivered her first baby at the clinic, returned for a check-up just 19 hours after giving birth. Despite the distance and the fatigue of labor, she journeyed by motorbike to ensure her newborn received care and immunizations. Her visit became a teaching moment — postpartum counseling, wound care, and reassurance that she was not alone.
Another patient, a 28-year-old woman, arrived exhausted after walking for miles under the heat of Ngurumani Escarpment. Weak and dehydrated, she was treated for severe gastroenteritis, stabilized overnight, and even provided food when the clinic purchased the maize she carried to sell. These small gestures — a meal, a night’s shelter — are acts of dignity that define the heart of this clinic.
Building for the Future
Infrastructure improvements continue to strengthen the clinic’s ability to serve. A new gate, doors, and windows now protect staff and equipment. A water tower ensures consistent supply for clinical and laboratory use. And with new signage visible along the road, more families are discovering that accessible, affordable healthcare is finally within reach.
Special thanks go to donor Brogan Thomsen of Montana, whose generosity funded the solar upgrades and water catchment tower — vital resources that have already improved laboratory capacity and patient safety.
Challenges and the Road Ahead
Even as progress continues, challenges remain. Immunization services are not yet active pending final government registration. Dental care and pediatric coverage are still limited, and staff resources are stretched thin as demand rises.
Still, each challenge fuels our resolve. The recommendations outlined by the clinic team — recruiting additional staff, improving clean-water access, and expanding essential services — will guide our next phase of growth.
A Shared Vision of Care
Every patient treated, every partnership formed, and every improvement made is part of a larger story — one of hope, healing, and resilience. The CFF Rotary Clinic is more than a building; it is a living symbol of what’s possible when compassion meets commitment.
Together, with your support, we are proving that access to healthcare is not a privilege — it is a promise we can keep. Click below to download the report!
Did you know that a full patient visit and typical drugs at the CFF Rotary Clinic costs less than $5? In fact, the average insurance co-pay in the United States could cover care for seven patients in rural Kenya. Your generosity can make that possible.
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