Kisumu, Kenya  ·  CBO Est. 2020

Empowering Communities
to Lead Their Own
Development

Community-Led Solutions CBO facilitates communities to become agents of change — addressing child protection, climate change, health, governance, and more through a people-first approach.

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Focus Areas
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Medical Camps
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Partners
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Years of Impact
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📍 West Kajulu, Kisumu EastRegistered CBO since 2020
Who We Are

A Community-Led Movement
for Sustainable Change

CLS CBO was formed in October 2020 and registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Kisumu County (Reg. No. KSMEAST/WINAM/CBO.NO:0641/2020).

We believe sustainable development can only be achieved when communities are FACILITATED to take the lead — harnessing their unique knowledge, strengths, and resources.

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Honesty & TransparencyIn all community engagements
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Clear CommunicationEffective dialogue always
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Local ResourcesCommunity-first approach
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SustainabilityLong-lasting solutions
How We Work

The Facilitate – Link – Partner Framework

Our three-fold FLP framework ensures communities are always the experts, decision-makers, and drivers of their own development.

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Facilitate

We actively engage, listen, and empower community members to identify and address the issues that matter most — providing tools, resources, and guidance for their decision-making.

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Link

We act as a bridge, connecting communities with government agencies, NGOs, and institutions — ensuring access to resources, expertise, and opportunities they need to thrive.

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Partner

Where additional support is needed, we step in as partners — providing capacity building, training, and technical resources to build self-reliant agents of change.

Our Work

Areas of Intervention

CLS works across six interconnected areas, each contributing to a holistic vision of community-led development.

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Child Protection

Safeguarding children through awareness, training, and policy implementation — ensuring every child lives free from abuse and exploitation.

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Climate Change Response

Kajulu Forest Restoration, Smart Farms, Free Mercury Campaigns, and clean-up initiatives along River Wigwa and Auji.

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Health & Social Protection

Medical screening camps for World Kidney Day (2021–2023), Universal Health Coverage advocacy, and health clubs at partner institutions.

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Research

Community-based research through surveys, photovoice, ethnography, and focus groups — generating evidence to drive informed action.

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Capacity Building for CBOs

Strengthening CBOs through training, mentorship, technical support, and knowledge exchange platforms that build lasting capacity.

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Governance & Accountability

Budget advocacy, public participation on key policy documents, and promoting transparent, inclusive governance at county level.

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Focus Areas
3
Medical Camps
10+
Partner Organizations
5+
Years of Impact
Collaboration

Partners We Have Worked With

CLS has built strong relationships with government bodies, international organizations, academic institutions, and civil society across Kenya and beyond.

Global Fund
International Health
UNICEF
UN Agency
World Vision
International NGO
ChildFund International
Child Welfare
AMREF Health Africa
Health Organization
ILO
Labour Organization
FHI360
Research & Development
KIPPRA
Policy Research
Institute of Dev. Studies (UoN)
Academic Institution
County Government of Kisumu
County Government
CDC / KEMRI
Health Research
KNBS
Statistics Bureau
IPF Kenya
Public Finance
KCDF
Community Dev. Fund
Great Lakes University (GLUKs)
Academic Institution
SusWatch Kenya
Climate & Environment
Our Team

Board of Directors

Guided by experienced leaders in research, public health, governance, and community development.

Kenedy Anjejo
Kenedy Anjejo
Secretary to the Board & Executive Director

Founder Director of Community-Led Solutions CBO and Director in Charge of Programmes. Kenedy brings over 12 years of research consultancy experience spanning healthcare, child protection, social accountability, governance, gender, urban agriculture, and artisanal small-scale gold mining. He has worked with AMREF, ChildFund International, ILO, FHI360, KIPPRA, CDC/KEMRI, KNBS, and many more. A budget champion, social change advocate, kidney warrior, and mentor.

Ken Ondoro
Ken Ondoro
Interim Chairperson

Founder & MD of African Research & Development (ARD). Accomplished researcher, trainer, speaker and author. Consulted for the Global Fund, UNICEF, World Vision, and ChildFund International across 17 African countries.

Darius Isaboke
Darius Isaboke
Board Member

Programme Management Consultant and Certified M&E Specialist with 16 years of experience managing large-scale donor budgets including FCDO and Global Affairs Canada.

Sophie Otticha
Sophie Otticha
Board Member

Public Health Professional with 9+ years in research. Expert in Photovoice, Human Centered Design, Ethnography, FGDs, IDIs, and Key Informant Interviews.

Job Kinyua Muriithi
Job Kinyua Muriithi
Board Member

Results-driven program management professional with a decade of MEARL experience. Specializes in research, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and grant management for programs targeting vulnerable populations.

Sanga Jonesmus Kipkirui
Sanga Jonesmus Kipkirui
Board Member

Political Economist and Public Policy Consultant based in Eldoret. Holds BA and MDev from University of Nairobi. Keen interest in public finance, enterprise development, gender, and affirmative action.

Take Action

Get Involved with CLS

Join us in building communities that lead their own development. Every contribution makes a difference.

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Volunteer

Contribute your skills, time, and expertise to programs across health, climate, governance, and child protection. Make a direct difference on the ground.

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Donate

Your financial support enables CLS to run medical camps, forest restoration, and capacity building programs in Kisumu and beyond.

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Partner With Us

Organizations, institutions, and government agencies — partner with CLS to amplify community-led solutions and create lasting, sustainable impact.

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Reach Out to CLS

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AddressAlong Obwolo-Gita Road, Opp. Mennonite Church
West Kajulu, Kisumu East Sub County
P.O. Box 7106-40100, Kisumu, Kenya
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Registration No.KSMEAST/WINAM/CBO.NO:0641/2020
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