Twakutukuza Trust is a Kenya-based initiative supporting people affected by cancer. It grew from the experience of Doris Mayoli, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. After her treatment journey, she wanted people facing cancer to find encouragement, practical assistance and a community that would listen to them.
How Twakutukuza began
Mayoli organised a thanksgiving music gathering after her cancer experience. The choir and its fundraising activities helped connect patients, survivors and supporters. The initiative developed into a trust using music, community involvement and fundraising to assist cancer patients.
What the trust does
- Raises awareness of cancer and the challenges patients face.
- Provides emotional and psychosocial encouragement.
- Organises music and charity events that mobilise donors.
- Helps link patients to support and healthcare information.
- Supports practical needs when resources are available.
How to seek help or support its work
Patients and caregivers can describe their situation to the trust and ask about current programmes and eligibility. Assistance depends on funding and programme availability; it should not be confused with guaranteed medical treatment or funding. People who wish to volunteer or donate should verify the current authorised channels before transferring money.
Twakutukuza Trust contacts
Website: twatrust.org
Email: info@twatrust.org
Historically published phone: 0714 780540 (confirm before calling).
Postal address in earlier directory: P.O. Box 50251–00100, Nairobi.
For background on the founder and support activities, see Doris Mayoli’s profile at Paukwa. Verify current appointment arrangements directly with the trust.
Important healthcare note
Support groups can complement, but cannot replace, medical assessment and treatment from licensed professionals. If you need urgent care, contact a healthcare facility.
