AMREF Flying Doctors today led a large-scale Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in Mwihoko, bringing together national and county leaders, community members, and over 25 partner organisations to deliver health services, education support, and environmental conservation activities at Mutuya Comprehensive School.
The Mwihoko Community CSR Day directly benefited the wider community, with over 2,000 residents receiving free health screenings and support services during the one-day medical outreach programme.
The initiative was held in recognition of the solidarity, compassion, and resilience demonstrated by the Mwihoko community following the tragic aircraft accident of 7 August 2025, and reflects AMREF Flying Doctors’ continued long-term commitment to community recovery and development beyond moments of crisis.
The event brought together the Honourable Member of Parliament for Ruiru Constituency, the Member of County Assembly for Mwihoko Ward, members of the AMREF Flying Doctors Board of Directors, the Amref Health Africa Group Leadership Team, school leadership, partners, and community representatives.
Speaking during the event, Major Kefa Kihara (Rtd.) said the initiative was shaped through consultation with local leadership and focused on practical, long-term community needs.
“This engagement is not simply a CSR activity. It is a continuation of a shared journey with the Mwihoko community. We are translating compassion and solidarity into meaningful and lasting action centred on health, education, dignity, and opportunity.”
He paid tribute to the lives lost in the August 2025 accident, including community members Yvonne
Nasimiyu, who was a pupil at Mutuya Comprehensive School, and James Gitau, a member of the Mwihoko community, as well as AMREF Flying Doctors crew members Captain Muthuka Munuve, Captain Brian Kimani, Dr Charles Njoroge, and Nurse Jane Omusula, noting that their legacy of service continues to guide the organisation’s mission.
Major Community Investments Announced
As part of the CSR initiative, AMREF Flying Doctors announced a commitment to construct a new classroom block at Mutuya Comprehensive School, with support from partners. The new facility will expand learning space, ease congestion, and create a safer, more conducive environment for students.
Additional activities delivered during the CSR Day included:
- A comprehensive medical outreach camp, providing health screenings for children and adults, and
- psychosocial support services for affected families and vulnerable community members.
- Distribution of stationery, food, and clothing donations contributed by staff and partners
- A tree planting exercise, with 150 trees planted within the school compound Community health engagement supported by local health promoters and volunteers
Long-Term Community Partnership Commitment
Remarks delivered on behalf of Amref Health Africa Group leadership reinforced the importance of sustained community partnership beyond moments of tragedy.
Jennifer Peng, Group Chief Finance Officer, speaking on behalf of the Group Chief Executive Officer, emphasised Amref’s long-term commitment to rebuilding alongside communities.
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“Our commitment is to walk with communities beyond moments of tragedy and toward long-term resilience and opportunity. What we are building here today — in health, education, and environment — reflects our belief that lasting change happens when institutions and communities work side by side,” she said.
She added that strong schools, accessible health services, and community support systems form the foundation of resilient and healthy societies.
Strong Multi-Sector Partner Support
The Mwihoko CSR Day was made possible through collaboration with 27 partner organisations across aviation, healthcare, finance, logistics, and community services. Supporting partners included:
Ecobank Kenya, 748 Air Services, AfricAir, Sedgwick Insurance, Aga Khan Hospital, Sense of Africa, Jimcab, Aim Air, Safarilink Aviation, Hemingways Travel, Nairobi Hospital, Amref Sacco, Ravishing Radish Caterers
Limited, Sai Pharmaceuticals Kenya, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Pristine Water, Vivo Energy, Luton Hospital, Zamara Risk and Insurance Brokers Limited, Amref International University, Rigor Systems Limited, Kingdom Sacco, FACES Promotion Limited, Kiambu Red Cross, Community Health Promoters, Parapet Limited, and Mutuya Comprehensive School.
Initiative Impact at a Glance
- Over 2,000 community members screened
- New classroom block committed
- 150 trees planted at Mutuya Comprehensive School
- Food, clothing, and stationery were distributed
- Supported by 27 partner organisations
