The impact of MNPT’s work does not stop at the school gate. Across Machakos County, teachers trained through our programme are taking health awareness into their communities — organising barazas, speaking at church gatherings, and leading household visits alongside local health workers. Teachers as Community Health Champions A teacher holds a unique position of trust […]

Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to HIV prevention and treatment in Kenya. In schools, it shows up as whispered rumours, social exclusion, and silence in the classroom when the topic arises. MNPT’s stigma reduction programme is working to change that — one teacher at a time. The Problem with Silence When teachers avoid […]

In May 2026, MNPT completed its most ambitious training cycle to date — reaching over 500 primary and secondary school teachers across Machakos County with structured health education workshops. What the Training Covers Each session runs over two days and equips teachers with practical knowledge in four core areas: HIV and AIDS awareness, mental health […]