Kenya Cancer Association (KENCANSA)

Kenya Cancer Association (KENCANSA) is rated 3 out of 5 in the category nonprofit organization management. Read and write reviews about Kenya Cancer Association (KENCANSA). Kenya Cancer Association (KENCANSA) is a voluntary run non-profit making organization established in Kenya in 1995 after recognition that Cancer was emerging as a leading cause of death in the country. KENCANSA was officially registered as a Non- Governmental Organization in 2005 although it had existed previously as part of the Ministry of Health since the 1980’s. Our core mandate is to raise public awareness on cancer as well as mobilize stakeholders including the Government to prioritize Cancer in their planning, programming and budgeting. We aim to coordinate and provide leadership to efforts aimed at cancer control and reducing the burden of cancer in Kenya, and participating actively in activities and initiatives geared towards reduction of the cancer burden in Kenya.