Nyamokenye Village

FAST FACTS:

Village Location: KISII COUNTY

# of Villagers: 2300-2500

Village Started: SEPTEMBER 2024

# of Households Surveyed: 125

# of Villagers Who Started in the CHEC:  125

Graduation Date: May 2025

# Graduated from Health Training: 125

# of Participants in Economic Training: 125

Primary Economic Groups: Beekeeping

Nestled in the hills of Kisii County, Nyamokenye is a village full of hardworking farming families who have long carried heavy health and economic challenges. When GHC first arrived in 2024, few homes had bathing shelters or working latrines, most families used untreated spring water, and preventable illnesses like scabies, pneumonia, and diarrhea were widespread. Yet when invited to join the Community Health and Empowerment Club (CHEC), every single surveyed household—125 out of 125—said yes. Their commitment set the stage for something remarkable.

Today, Nyamokenye is closing 2025 with a sense of collective pride and new possibility. CHEC members have completed both the health and financial literacy programs and are now putting their knowledge into action. Six savings groups have already pooled over Ksh 82,550, with table banking set to begin in early 2026—opening the door to fair, community-based loans that help families invest in their futures. 

And the momentum doesn’t stop there. The village’s first major income-generating project—a community apiary—is taking shape. Fifteen members have been selected for beekeeping training, two apiary sites are under review, and additional sub-groups are launching poultry, napier grass, and vegetable ventures. These new enterprises are more than business ideas—they’re opportunities for families to lift themselves beyond daily survival. 

As one member shared, “Before, we were just trying to get through the month. Now, we’re planning together for what the next year can look like.” 

Nyamokenye’s Sustainable Governance Committee—trained through GHC’s leadership curriculum—is now confidently leading the community forward. From managing savings and record-keeping to coordinating the apiary launch and supporting sub-groups, these local leaders are ensuring that progress is owned by the community itself. 

Nyamokenye is still in the early chapters of its CHEC journey, but the change is already visible: families saving consistently for the first time, leaders coordinating village initiatives, and households building new income streams that strengthen long-term resilience. The community’s commitment—and its growing confidence—is shaping a future that is healthier, more stable, and full of possibility.