About Jipange Community Network
A registered community-based organization fighting malaria, TB, HIV, and gender-based violence in Bomet County, Kenya.
THE NAME
Jipange: Organize Yourself. Prepare Yourself.
Jipange is Swahili for organize yourself. It is a call to readiness, self-reliance, and collective action. The name captures our core belief: that communities, when equipped with knowledge, skills, and peer support, have the power to protect themselves from disease and injustice.
We do not wait for communities to come to health facilities. We go to the community. We jipange — we organize, we prepare, we act.
Our Mission
To reduce malaria in Bomet County by empowering communities with knowledge, promoting early diagnosis and treatment, and supporting preventive measures through Community Health Volunteers and local partnerships — while also addressing HIV, tuberculosis, and gender-based violence in the same communities.
Our Vision
A malaria- and TB-free Bomet County where every household is protected, every case is detected early, and every community member has access to the health information and services they need to thrive.
HOW WE WORK
From Households to Barazas — We Bring Health to You
Jipange does not wait for communities to seek care. Our trained CHVs go door-to-door, convene public barazas, and deliver hands-on health services where people live and work.
Door-to-Door Visits
Trained CHVs visit every household to screen for malaria, TB, and HIV risk.
Community Barazas
Public forums bringing communities together for health education and disease awareness.
Rapid Diagnostics
CHVs conduct Rapid Diagnostic Tests for malaria in the field — faster diagnosis, faster treatment.
Psychosocial Support
Support group sessions for PLHIV and GBV survivors provide counselling, peer support, and care linkage.
GOVERNANCE
Community-Elected Leadership
Jipange is governed by a community-elected board ensuring accountability, transparency, and community ownership of all programs and decisions.
- Chairperson
- Vice Chairperson
- Secretary
- Vice Secretary
- Treasurer
REGISTRATION
Formally Registered CBO
Jipange Community Network is registered with Social Services in Kenya, ensuring all activities meet legal and operational standards for community-based organizations.
- Registered with Social Services, Kenya
- Based in Bomet County
- Partner of HERN and AMREF Health Africa
- Contact: Emily Chepkoech, 0711 607 020
Want to Partner or Volunteer?
We welcome partnerships with health organizations, donors, and community leaders who share our vision of a malaria-free Bomet County.