WACHA health

28/03/2026

WACHA CBO have been in the national conversation to develop a National Community -led Advocacy Strategy to counter Punitive laws & inadequate health packages continue to block access to lifesaving services for AYPs, PLHIV, PWDs & Key Populations. We demand differentiated care models that safeguard dignity & rights.

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

Ending TB with Dignity and Inclusion
As we celebrate world TB Day at WACHA CBO amplifying the voices of those have been impacted by TB disease and they say .....
I stopped TB treatment because the clinic environment wasn’t accommodating for young women. This should never be the reality for anyone.
Every youth friendly clinic must integrate TB interventions—ensuring dignity, inclusion, and access for all.
Young people and key populations affected by TB deserve care that respects their voices, their needs, and their rights.
Together, we can build spaces where treatment is not just available, but welcoming and empowering.
Let’s make TB services truly inclusive.

23/03/2026

21/03/2026

WACHA CBO is stepping up for young people in Mombasa and Kwale! We are prioritizing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) to protect adolescents and youth from HIV, STIs, GBV prevention and response, mental health and other challenges—ensuring no one is left behind in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 💪🏽💜

21/03/2026

WACHA CBO attended just concluded Integration Health summit promises to be a transformative gathering for healthcare professionals and policymakers. This summit aims to foster collaboration and innovation in health systems integration, addressing critical challenges and exploring new strategies to enhance health outcomes across diverse populations. Attendees benefited from a dynamic program featuring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and panel discussions, all designed to drive desired change.WACHA CBO still believe integration can be enhanced to increase other populations with different models that suits clients choice. , like Dices, Co- location and standards alone clinics. Community lead

02/12/2025

World AIDS Day 2025
Theme: “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”

“This World AIDS Day, we remember, we support, and we act.”
Every year, our calendars are filled with special observances, but only a few truly make us pause and reflect. On December 1, the world comes together to commemorate World AIDS Day—a day of remembrance, respect, and solidarity. It is a time to honor the millions of lives touched by HIV and to stand with those living with the virus today.
True strength lies in compassion and continued service delivery. Disruptions cannot silence us. We have learned lessons, taken stock of our progress, and transformed challenges into opportunities to build stronger HIV programs. Our collective vision is clear: to sustain the gains and achieve the reality of ending HIV infections by 2030.
At Watu Center for Health and Advocacy (WACHA CBO), our urgent call is to end new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Male involvement is central to this mission, as engaging men and boys in preventing violence against women is gaining momentum worldwide. This approach strengthens gender equality and advances primary prevention.
Our inclusion agenda stands tall. We envision a world where no one walks alone. By strengthening inclusive governance, addressing inequalities, supporting key populations, and empowering community-led organizations, we can build resilient and sustainable health systems. Governments must partner with communities, enact supportive laws, and create enabling environments that connect thousands to confidential information, self-testing, and care.
This year’s theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”—calls for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centered approaches. Together, through co-creation with communities, we can transform disruption into resilience.
We at WACHA CBO envision a 2030 with zero new HIV infections.
Ezekiel Amenya
Executive Director
Watu Center for Health and Advocacy (WACHA CBO),

01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we remember, we support, and we act.
At WACHA CBO, we’re committed to ending new HIV infections, empowering communities, and ensuring no one walks alone. Together, we can overcome disruption and transform the AIDS response.

01/12/2025

29/09/2025

The WACHA Executive Director attended the national farewell ceremony honoring outgoing GALCK+ Executive Coordinator, Ms. Lorna Dias, for her years of dedicated leadership and advocacy, while warmly congratulating Mx. Yvonne Oduor as they step into the role to continue advancing GALCK+’s mission.

25/09/2025

WACHA staff and board members came together for a productive strategy meeting where we reflected on progress, strengthened our teamwork, and set a clear direction for the years ahead.

We are proud to present the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, a blueprint for advancing health, well-being, and rights for marginalized and diverse communities in Kwale and Mombasa Counties. This plan reaffirms our commitment to:

Health for all: expanding access to integrated health services, mental health care, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and interventions for HIV, TB, and malaria.

Cross-cutting issues: addressing social determinants of health, climate justice, and socio-economic wellbeing through partnerships and policy influence.

Capacity strengthening: building the skills, leadership, and sustainability of our communities, staff, volunteers, and partners.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for staff and board members to share a meal.