CISP Kenya

CISP Kenya CISP Kenya is an International NGO working towards Economic Empowerment, Education, Health, Protection of vulnerable groups and Environment.

CISP's activities in Kenya started in 1997 with a project on capacity building in the income-generating field. Since then, CISP Kenya has been working in various sectors of intervention ranging from Economic Empowerment, Education, Health, Protection of vulnerable groups including women and children, Livelihoods and Resilience, Arts and Culture. Today, CISP is active in the following provinces:
• Tana River County
• Kakamega & Nakuru Counties
• Nairobi

14/01/2026

Happy New Year ,

It's come to our attention that most of us here may not be aware of the migration to our regional page CISP Africa.

Please follow the CISP Africa page to get notifications on all our project updates and opportunities for collaboration regionally.

Communities Taking Action Against GBV and Harmful Practices Through the TETEA Project, communities in Tana River, Nakuru...
28/08/2025

Communities Taking Action Against GBV and Harmful Practices Through the TETEA Project, communities in Tana River, Nakuru, and Kakamega have been using dialogue, theatre, and photography to spark real change tackling FGM, teenage pregnancy, sexual violence, child marriage, and gender inequality.

In Tana River, over 650 people joined theatre performances, mentorship sessions, and school sensitizations. In Nakuru, 1,400+ boda boda riders, sports teams, young women, and students engaged in interactive theatre motivating men to become GBV champions, parents to talk openly with their children, and communities to challenge harmful norms.

In Kakamega, 46 CSO-led Photovoice sessions empowered communities to speak out, report sexual violence, support survivors, and challenge GBV and teenage pregnancy.

We are grateful to our partners - Pastoralist Girls Initiative, K-NOTE, KCWEP and to the CBOs: DAYAA Community Group, CHAO CBO, Speak Kenya, Nextars, Kakamega County Disability Caucus, and Heart For Youth Connect. Your commitment and collaboration have been key in empowering communities to take a stand against GBV and harmful practices.

This work is made possible through the co-funding and support of the EU-Delegation in Kenya.

"I volunteered to become a community weather observer because I saw how droughts and floods kept catching our people off...
26/08/2025

"I volunteered to become a community weather observer because I saw how droughts and floods kept catching our people off guard. In Tana River County, one season brings drought that kills livestock, and the next, floods that destroy homes and farms. Every day, I collect rainfall, temperature, and other data to help provide early warnings, but the real challenge is getting the community to understand the risks, especially the danger of settling too close to the river.

Many still believe floods won’t reach them, even when the signs are clear. Raising awareness is just as important as recording data. If we can combine this local information with tools like livestock insurance and early warning alerts, we can help people make better choices and protect our livestock. When we talk about livestock insurance, we’re not just talking about payouts, we’re talking about protecting a way of life"

Mohammed Bakari weather observer and Assistant Chief in Handampia.

From 1st September, the CISP Kenya page will no longer be active as we transition to our new regional page CISP...
25/08/2025

From 1st September, the CISP Kenya page will no longer be active as we transition to our new regional page CISP Africa.

You can continue to follow our work and impact across the region here.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to sharing more stories, updates, and opportunities with you on our new page!

CISP Sviluppo dei Popoli , in partnership with Kcwepkenya , conducted three workshops on the Service Providers Managemen...
21/08/2025

CISP Sviluppo dei Popoli , in partnership with Kcwepkenya , conducted three workshops on the Service Providers Management System (SPMS) platform.

Co-designed by CISP and the Directorate of Children’s Services (DCS), with technical support from TriM - Translate into Meaning , SPMS aims to ensure that survivors of Violence Against Children (VAC) can access quality, inclusive, and comprehensive case management services through effective referral systems at both county and sub-county levels.

The workshops brought together a diverse group of participants, including Community Health Promoters and Volunteers, Child Rights Club Patrons, education and health sector representatives, CSOs, The Judiciary, and statutory children’s institutions. They were trained to use mobile devices to quickly navigate the platform, enabling them to add, update, and locate mapped service providers and information online.

This initiative was made possible through funding from Mariana Onlus.




“When we engage Village Insurance Promoters, we’re doing more than introducing an insurance product, we’re giving commun...
19/08/2025

“When we engage Village Insurance Promoters, we’re doing more than introducing an insurance product, we’re giving communities a voice and a stake in the process.

Promoters drawn from the villages are known, trusted, and relatable. With proper training and support, they can demystify insurance and make it relevant to everyday life.

They serve as the vital bridge between technical systems and the real-world challenges faced by pastoralists and agro-pastoralists..”

Mr Ismail Iyambila, Tana River County Drive Project Liaison Officer during a consultative meeting with CISP Sviluppo dei Popoli on BIMA’s IndexBased Livestock Insurance pilot roadmap.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
IDRC / CRDI

At CISP, through our EU-TETEA Project, we believe every child deserves a safe space to express their concerns and dreams...
15/08/2025

At CISP, through our EU-TETEA Project, we believe every child deserves a safe space to express their concerns and dreams.

That's why we're thrilled to share insights from our recent Talk Box opening meeting at Bohoni Primary School in Tana River Sub-County in July 2025!

One message from a child truly highlighted the urgent need for our work: a heartfelt complaint about the exploitation of underage girls by some parents who marry them off for money, tragically crushing their hopes for a bright future. This revelation underscores the critical issues children face, even within their own homes.

The Talk Box has helped surface hidden issues and prompted timely responses from authorities, reflecting both the voices of children and the ongoing efforts of our partners in the Directorate of Children's Services.





Lack of ownership rights is the second most significant challenge that is faced by women in the access to, control and o...
12/08/2025

Lack of ownership rights is the second most significant challenge that is faced by women in the access to, control and ownership of resources followed by cultural barriers that contribute to preventing women from acquiring ownership rights.

“In our culture, women are expected to be under men, so when a woman owns a resource, it’s often considered unacceptable, as if she’s trying to compete with or undermine men in society.” Male participant, Focus Group Discussion in Hola, Tana River County.

Source – Time Use Power Survey, 2024 under the BIMA project, as part of the CLARE Programme, funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and IDRC / CRDI

"What began as a conversation on harmful norms fuelling violence against women and children grew into a journey of empow...
08/08/2025

"What began as a conversation on harmful norms fuelling violence against women and children grew into a journey of empowerment in Maai Mahiu.

Through the European Union in Kenya cofunded TETEA project, we explored the roots of GBV and violence against children, identifying poverty as a major contributor. In response to that, with the support of our partner KNOTE we formed a self-help group that was officially registered through the Directorate of Social Protection.

We launched income-generating activities like castor bean farming, table banking, and a welfare program initiative that brought both financial relief and community strength. The farming efforts opened doors to key partners, including ILO, DOSHS, SAFA, NSSF, and SHA, who provided training on safe work practices and community empowerment.

Today, three members are enrolled in specialized training under the Work Improvement in Neighborhood Development (WIND) program. What started as a dialogue around GBV has grown into a movement of economic empowerment, safety, and hope, thanks to the joint support of CISP and KNOTE through the EU cofounded TETEA Project.”

Eliud, Dialogue facilitator at Maai Mahiu

Following insights from the Time Use Power Survey under the BIMA project (funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development ...
06/08/2025

Following insights from the Time Use Power Survey under the BIMA project (funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and IDRC / CRDI ), it became clear that Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a major barrier to gender equality in accessing Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI).

To explore this further, our partner CCGD is preparing a dedicated GBV survey.
Ahead of the rollout, CCGD held a 3-day training for research assistants based on the BIMA Ethics, Security, and Safeguarding Protocol. The training focused on:
1. Trauma-informed, empathetic interviewing with GBV survivors
2. Understanding referral pathways and support services
3. Reinforcing ethical standards—consent, confidentiality, and safe data handling
The goal is to protect participants, uphold ethical research, and ensure GBV is addressed with the care it demands.

What is Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV)? Any act committed, assisted, worsened, or amplified throug...
30/07/2025

What is Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV)?

Any act committed, assisted, worsened, or amplified through information and communication technologies (ICTs) or digital tools that causes or is likely to cause physical, sexual, psychological, social, political, or economic harm, or infringes on a person’s rights and freedoms.
It often targets women and girls and therefore disproportionately affects women and girls in their diversity.

During an online training facilitated by What Works to Prevent Violence and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, CISP Sviluppo dei Popoli staff explored the different forms and risks of TFGBV, and the Real-life impacts it has on both adolescent girls and boys.

We also identified practical steps for the prevention of and response to TFGBV such as : use strong passwords and two-factor authentication, limit photo sharing, avoid engaging with strangers, and stay alert to grooming or blackmail.

If TFGBV occurs, respond by validating the survivor, handling their disclosure with care, and if they agree, connecting them to a case worker.

A key component of the TETEA project is the establishment and strengthening of Child Rights Clubs in selected schools ac...
24/07/2025

A key component of the TETEA project is the establishment and strengthening of Child Rights Clubs in selected schools across Tana River, Kakamega and Nakuru Counties.

In this approach, club members are trained and mentored by trained teacher patrons using the child rights club guide developed by CISP and partners, containing 16 modules touching on topics such as:
• Child Rights and Protection
• Decision Making
• Gender awareness
• Self-Awareness, self-esteem and self confidence
• Menstrual hygiene management

Notably, in Nakuru County, 195 CRC Members, reached 7,542 of their fellow students through peer sensitization, achieving an average increase of knowledge of 42% after training.

Pastoralist Girls Initiative Kcwepkenya

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Manyani E Road
Nairobi
P.O.BOX39433-00623NAIROBI

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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