By G, KNA
Kapsabet town cyclists in Nandi County, under the union of the Kapsabet cycling club, embarked on a challenging 70-km ride from Kapsabet town to Ndurio center in Aldai Constituency in an effort to intensify breast cancer awareness at the community level.
Stephen Oyombe, a rider representative of the Kapsabet Cycling Club noted that physical activity is not only beneficial for health but also a powerful tool for advocacy.
Oyombe said they had conducted several events that have been of great impact to the community at large.
“We want to use our passion to remind every woman and family in Nandi that screening saves lives. Early detection offers better treatment outcomes, and awareness events like this ensure no one is left behind,” he told journalists on Sunday.
Another rider Mufasa Kiprono further underscored the importance of community-driven outreach to complement county-wide screening campaigns making an urgent plea to women to specifically join in the campaigns because they are the primary targets.
“Health facilities are open for screening, but the greatest victory comes when communities take initiative. When residents encourage one another to go for examinations, that is how we reduce late diagnoses and save more lives,” Mufasa continued.
The riders encouraged residents to take full charge of their health by taking advantage of screening services available at local facilities including Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, and all the other Sub County hospitals distributed across Nandi where breast cancer examinations and supportive counselling services are offered.
October has been recognized internationally as a month dedicated to raising awareness on breast cancer, supporting those battling the disease, honouring survivors, and remembering lives lost.
Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Kenya, with increasing emphasis placed on early detection and regular screening.
