Acting on Evidence: What We Learned from our TechCraft Pilot
November 17, 2025
“We don’t only collect data to prove a program works; we collect it because we believe there is always room for improvement.”
“We don’t only collect data to prove a program works; we collect it because we believe there is always room for improvement.”
Over the past five years, CFK Africa has tested over 22,000 patients for HIV and treated more than 3,500 at its clinics in Kibera.
“Saving lives is a calling for me. Every time I meet a patient I once helped in their moment of greatest need, it reminds me why I do what I do.”
“I call them my miracles.”
“Following the current funding cuts, the HIV infection rate has skyrocketed, and this has impacted prevention.”
Okoro says targeting high-risk, low-income communities in the initial rollout will ensure those who have historically faced barriers to treatment are not left behind.
“In our local context, these shots are especially promising for healthcare workers at higher risk of HIV exposure, such as maternity staff who frequently come into contact with blood and bodily fluids.”
“Communities like Kibera, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, are bearing the brunt of this crisis.”
To overcome barriers to care, CFK Africa established a Youth-Friendly Services Centre in Kibera, Africa’s largest slum, where young people can receive vital support and treatment.
The youth-focused NGO says the situation poses a serious threat to the health, education, and future of young people in the community.