Do you know the Samburu people?

The Samburu are a community living in a desert region of Kenya, south of Lake Turkana. The men of this semi-nomadic pastoralist people are often depicted barefoot or wearing leather sandals, holding long staffs, and draped in colorful cloaks. The women frequently wear an impressive number of necklaces made from dyed glass beads. Their gaze is proud and far-reaching.

It was in 1952 that the Consolata Missionaries first arrived in this region. Life there is difficult, the climate unforgiving, and injuries, infections, and illnesses are common.

Wamba Hospital

In 1969, they built Wamba Hospital, and over time, a large community complex grew around it—including a nursing school, a church, a primary school, and a secondary school for girls. The nursing school plays a crucial role. Around fifty nurses will graduate this year.

Today, 55 years later, it's clear that Wamba Hospital is no longer up to standard. The Bishop of the Diocese of Maralal, Father Joya, and Brother Mbae, both Consolata Missionaries, want to restore the hospital’s prestige in order to continue serving this unique population.

Modernization

Together, they developed a plan for modernization and sought funding: hospital renovations, purchasing advanced equipment, an ambulance, medications, and most importantly, the installation of a renewable energy system.

Thanks to generous support, various organizations have stepped up to help with equipment and medication. However, nothing has been done to solve the power outages. So the missionaries turned to us for help installing solar panels. A quote was obtained, totaling $28,150.

Solar Energy

Solar energy is affordable, clean, reliable, and sustainable.

It provides an economical solution that preserves natural resources and powers both lighting and medical equipment. The sun is free and especially abundant in the savannah. In Wamba, the sun never goes out.

Despite advances in medicine, many Samburu women still die in childbirth each year; maternal mortality rates remain high. Many of these deaths could be prevented with access to proper healthcare, adequate medical tools, and reliable electricity. With your help, we believe this effort is achievable.

Wamba Hospital is dedicated to caring for the Samburu.

Helping the hospital means saving the lives of a people.

Let’s bring light to the hospital!