Also known as: Dr Odede · Dr. Kennedy Odede · SHOFCO CEO Kennedy Odede · Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Odede · Dr Kennedy Odede
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… Kennedy Odede said the organisation responded to the county government's request after data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) identified Kilifi among the counties with a high prevalence of gender-based violence.He said the safe house will provide temporary accom …
SHOFCO launches Kilifi safe house as GBV cases riseCitizen Digital
… Kennedy Odede said the organisation responded to the county government's request after data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) identified Kilifi among the counties with a high prevalence of gender-based violence.He said the safe house will provide temporary accom …
SHOFCO launches Kilifi safe house as GBV cases riseCitizen Digital
… Kennedy Odede said the institution was established to expand access to affordable financial services for low-income households in informal settlements and rural areas. …
Shofco Sacco wins seven Ushirika Day awards as membership tops 41,000Citizen Digital
… Kennedy Odede, Kajiado Woman Rep and KEWOPA Chair Leah Sankaire, and Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris during the two-day National Dialogue on GBV Protection Centres in Nairobi. …
National Dialogue on Protection Centres proposes 3 pillars to end GBV menace in KenyaCitizen Digital
… Kennedy Odede said the organisation's programmes are aimed at improving livelihoods by supporting economic empowerment and skills development. …
Over 500 young entrepreneurs get financial support as SHOFCO expands programmes in Meru CountyThe Standard
… d improve the salon so that I can attract more customers."Another young entrepreneur, Winnie Mwenda from Tigania West, said the loan would enable her to expand her hotel business. “As the business grows, I will be able to employ more young people.” Transform livesDr Kennedy Odede …
Youths in Meru receive Sh30m business loans from ShofcoThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMachakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti tries out a sewing machine at the newly launched Shining Hope for Communities community centre in Machakos, as tailoring instructor Elizabeth Mwendwa guides her, while SHOFCO CEO Kennedy Odede (left) looks on. …
Sacco-led youth credit expands as informal finance fills lending gapCitizen Digital
… Kennedy Odede. PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has stepped up its efforts to address rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in Nyeri County, training more than 1,000 gender champions and 500 trainers to strengthen prevention and community …
SHOFCO steps us community prevention drive as GBV cases rise in NyeriThe Standard
… Shofco CEO Kennedy Odede said engaging the communities ensured the people get a chance to speak out and find workable solutions."Sustainable solutions to gender-based violence will come when people are empowered to identify harmful practices and speak up,” he said. …
NGO's anti-gender violence drive wins praiseThe Standard
… Shofco founder Kennedy Odede said improved community reporting and closer cooperation with law enforcement and the judiciary have contributed to increased convictions. …
Gender violence cases rise in Nairobi slums despite higher convictionsShining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), in partnership with Kilifi County Government, has launched Kimbilio Safe House, a 48-bed facility for survivors of gender-based violence in Kilifi North Sub County. The opening comes as Kilifi recorded 1,024 GBV cases in court in 2025, up from 939 cases in 2024.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), in partnership with Kilifi County Government, has launched Kimbilio Safe House, a 48-bed facility for survivors of gender-based violence in Kilifi North Sub County. The opening comes as Kilifi recorded 1,024 GBV cases in court in 2025, up from 939 cases in 2024.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) and Kilifi County Government launched Kimbilio Safe House, a 48-bed shelter for gender-based violence survivors in Kilifi North Sub County on July 14, 2026. The facility opens as Kilifi recorded 1,024 GBV cases in court in 2025, up from 939 in 2024.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shofco Sacco, a community-based non-deposit taking Sacco, won seven awards at Ushirika Day celebrations for governance, financial performance, member services and technology. The Sacco reported membership above 41,000 and growth including a 23 per cent increase in its loan book to KSh633.4 million in 2025.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A national dialogue on GBV protection centres in Nairobi has proposed three pillars to end gender-based violence in Kenya. The initiative highlights the need for integrated safe shelters and survivor services, drawing on the experience of survivors like those supported through SHOFCO safe houses.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has distributed loans to 539 young entrepreneurs in Meru County through its Sacco, with interest rates of six per cent and 72-hour disbursement without guarantors, as the organisation expands economic empowerment programmes in the region.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of young entrepreneurs in Meru County have received loans totalling Sh30 million from Shofco, an NGO, through its sacco wing at an interest rate of six per cent. Governor Isaac Mutuma praised the initiative as part of broader youth empowerment and economic growth efforts in the county.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's youth are increasingly turning to savings groups and Sacco-based lending as traditional banks exclude borrowers with limited collateral and informal income. In Machakos, 339 young people have accessed affordable loans and grants through community-based organisations, offering lower interest rates than microfinance institutions.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has trained more than 1,000 gender champions and 500 trainers to address rising gender-based violence in Nyeri County, where reported sexual violence cases at public health facilities increased from 335 in 2022 to 512 in 2025.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyeri County has teamed up with NGOs including Shofco to tackle gender-based violence through community-driven prevention efforts. Sexual violence cases in the county rose from 335 in 2022 to 371 in 2024, and Shofco has trained over 1,000 gender champions and 500 trainers to strengthen prevention and community response mechanisms.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Officials report 3,000 gender-based violence cases handled in Nairobi's informal settlements in the first quarter of 2026, including 534 sexual offences, with 18 defilement convictions secured by Shofco and 210 cases pending in courts. The rise in cases reflects both increased prosecution efforts and the persistent scale of sexual violence, with government, non-profits, and private sector efforts intensifying to address the crisis.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
In the first quarter of 2026, government and NGOs including Shofco handled 3,000 gender-based violence cases in Nairobi's informal settlements, with 534 classified as sexual offences and 18 convictions secured in defilement cases. Officials acknowledged progress but said the scale of the crisis remains a challenge.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →