OUR JOURNEY
From one campaign to a movement for change
Since 2019, Borotet has grown from a community campaign against alcohol and drug abuse into a set of programmes that are changing lives across Baringo and Nakuru counties.
FEATURED STORY
Sixty young people, a new beginning
In 2019, community leaders in Mogotio joined a national campaign against illicit brew and drug abuse. Many people reformed, but the community saw that they needed more than sobriety to build a future.
Through community barazas, sixty young people, among them former addicts, school drop-outs and young mothers, were selected for training and mentorship. They enrolled in TVET institutions in Baringo, completed their courses in 2022 and were celebrated with tools for their trades in December 2023. One of them returned to high school.
TIMELINE
Milestones along the way
2019
Borotet Community Initiative founded
Rev. Dr Nancy Kosgei starts BCI in Mogotio as a vehicle for development through partnerships.
21 Nov 2019
Sensitisation & friendly football match
At Kelelwa Hill Primary School with NACADA (North Rift) and the County Government of Baringo. Sixty reformed addicts were enrolled in TVET institutions.
Feb 2020
Training and mentorship begins
Community barazas select sixty young people, including former addicts, school drop-outs and young mothers. One student re-enrols in high school.
20 May 2021
Monitoring and evaluation
Feedback meeting with TVET students, parents and institutions.
31 May – 4 Jun 2021
Grassroots capacity training
With AICAD for leaders, women, youth and reformed addicts at Kelelwa village.
Jun 2021
Psycho-social support & mentorship
Sanitary towels and gifts donated to Kelelwa Primary School to celebrate improved performance.
29–30 Apr 2022
Free medical camp
With Rockhealth Integrated Care (RICO); over 600 people received specialised services.
2 May 2022
Mentorship for Form Four leavers
Expert talks on career guidance and the effects of alcohol and drug addiction.
12–17 Dec 2022
Imarisha Dada Initiative
Six-day programme for girls at Sun and Shield School, Kabarak, with the Government, NACADA, Ida Odinga Trust and Sprouted Hope.
9–14 Jan 2023
Young Men Mentorship Program
Week-long programme for boys and young men at Rafiki Centre, Kabarak, with the Government, NACADA and Sprouted Hope.
1 Dec 2023
Sarambei sensitisation & tournament
Nine football and handball teams, with Dandelion Africa, Development Pamoja, CDF Rongai and NACADA.
8 Dec 2023
Graduation of the 2020–2022 TVET cohort
Sixty graduates celebrated and given tools at Kelelwa Centre, Baringo County.
Jan 2024
Secondary school support
Two students enrolled and supported in secondary school.
2024–2026
300+ students enrolled in TVET
Mentorship, coaching and enrolment across Nakuru and Baringo counties, with parents and guardians sensitised.
PARTNERS
We could not do it alone
NACADA (North Rift)
County Government of Baringo
African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD)
Rockhealth Integrated Care (RICO)
Ida Odinga Trust
Sprouted Hope
Dandelion Africa
Development Pamoja
CDF – Rongai Constituency
Nyumba Kumi Initiative
Be part of the change
Partner with us, volunteer as a mentor or give towards our programmes in Mogotio and beyond.