“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
The Greatest Wealth is Health
My name is Susan Wamuyu Methamo, and I am the Co-Founder and Chairperson of Entepesi Kenya. I want to share a story with you—a story that sparked a journey and a mission close to my heart.
One day, someone asked me, “Do you know the one difference between you and the poor?”
I paused, confused, and said, “But I’m not rich.”
He smiled knowingly and replied, “I know. But you’re a middle-income earner. Let me explain.”
Intrigued, I asked him to continue. He went on to explain that the real difference is health. “You and your child aren’t sick,” he said. “In Kenya, like in many African countries, health is so expensive that a serious illness can drag anyone into poverty.”
His words stuck with me. What about the poor? I wondered. How do they pay for healthcare? He explained further: that families often sell everything they own to afford medical care if someone is seriously sick. And for those who have nothing to sell? They suffer in silence, trapped in a vicious cycle of illness and poverty.
This conversation deeply moved me. I began to reflect on my experiences as a communications professional working in remote parts of Kenya—places like Maasai Mara, Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Moyale, and Loitokitok. I’ve seen firsthand the struggles of these communities: no nearby hospitals, a severe lack of doctors and medical equipment, and residents walking miles just to access basic healthcare.
For those who can’t afford the journey or are too ill to travel, hope often seems like a distant dream. Many live hand-to-mouth, praying that sickness does not claim them or their loved ones.
These experiences and realizations drove me to co-found Entepesi Kenya, a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing health-related care and education to underprivileged communities in Kajiado County, Kenya.
Our mission is clear:
- Equip community hospitals with essential screening machines.
- Provide training on preventing non-communicable diseases.
- Reach the most remote villages to ensure access to healthcare and education.
We envision a future where medical care does not divide communities into the rich and the poor but serves as a unifying force that uplifts everyone equally.
But this mission is not easy. We rely on the kindness and generosity of like-minded individuals and organizations to make it happen. Together, we can ensure that no one suffers needlessly due to a lack of medical care.
As Virgil, the famous poet, once said, “The greatest wealth is health.” At Entepesi Kenya, we are determined to make this wealth accessible to all, regardless of their economic status.
We believe in creating a world where people feel cared for, loved, and healthy—a world where healthcare is not a privilege but a basic right.
You can be part of this change.
Every contribution
brings us one step closer to achieving our vision of healthier, more empowered communities.
Join us in this mission.
Let’s build a healthier tomorrow together.