OYUGIS INTEGRATED PROJECT

Every week, the Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP) reaches out to the most vulnerable members of our community through its Home-Based Care (HBC) programme. Guided by the Gospel values of love, compassion, and service, our dedicated team visits the sick, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, and families facing extreme hardship. These visits are more than acts of charity—they are encounters of hope, dignity, and God's love. At OIP, we believe that generosity is not measured by the amount we give, but by our willingness to offer ourselves with love. A listening ear, a comforting smile, a word of encouragement, a prayer, or a food package can restore hope to someone who has almost given up. Through these simple yet profound acts of kindness, we become the hands and feet of Christ among His people. Inspired by the spirituality of the CMM Brothers (Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy), OIP continues to spread the spirit of mercy to those who need it most. Mercy calls us to go be...

Despite Kenya's remarkable progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Homa Bay County remains one of the country's highest HIV burden counties . According to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) report, A Decade of Progress Report: Translating Progress into Success (2013–2023) , Homa Bay is among the eight counties that together account for over half of all people living with HIV in Kenya. Nationally, Kenya has approximately 1.38 million people living with HIV , with an HIV prevalence of 3.3% . While the country has made significant strides toward achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets—with 95% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 97% receiving antiretroviral treatment, and 94% achieving viral suppression —new infections continue to occur, particularly among adolescents, young people, and women. Homa Bay continues to face these challenges, requiring sustained community-based interventions. For more than two decades, the Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP) ...

Having health talks in villages is a critical strategy for HIV prevention and control in Kenya, as adolescents and young people (AYP) bear a disproportionate burden, accounting for approximately 39% of all new adult HIV infections. Village-based outreach is essential because youth in remote or hard-to-reach areas often face significant geographical and social barriers to accessing standard health services. Recognizing this need, the Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP), through its HIV program, has intensified community HIV sensitization activities across Kasipul Sub-County. OIP teams regularly conduct village health talks, community dialogues, school outreach programs, youth forums, and door-to-door awareness campaigns aimed at educating community members on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care. The project also collaborates with local leaders, community health promoters, religious institutions, and youth groups to ensure HIV information reaches vulnerable populations effectively. ...

The Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP) joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Environment Day through a meaningful tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental conservation and creating awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources. During the celebration, OIP successfully planted 60 trees within its compound and surrounding areas. In addition, 60 tree seedlings were donated to members of staff and volunteers, encouraging them to become active participants in environmental conservation within their homes and communities. The activity brought together staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries who shared a common commitment to safeguarding the environment for future generations. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm as participants planted trees and discussed the important role that trees play in improving air quality, conserving water, preventing soil erosion, and mitigating the effects of climate change. The donation of tree seedlings to staff and...

  As the rains continue to bless the fields of Oyugis, many farmers are now entering one of the most important stages in maize farming — top-dressing. Across the villages and farms surrounding Oyugis, maize crops are growing steadily, and this is the right season for farmers to apply fertilizer to boost healthy growth and improve harvests. This season, the Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP) has targeted 15 women self-help groups engaged in farming activities to receive support through the provision of urea fertilizer. This initiative is part of OIP’s ongoing mission of empowering women economically while strengthening food security within the community. The support goes beyond simply providing fertilizer. Through these farming activities, the women groups are also receiving financial literacy training to help them manage farm income, save money, plan household budgets, and invest wisely in future farming activities. By combining agricultural support with financial education, OIP aims ...