In mum’s memory: How Robert Murithi is shining light of hope for women battling cancer

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Robert Murithi’s journey to founding the Naledi Initiative was born from personal pain and a promise to bring change. Inspired by his late mother’s courageous battle with cervical cancer, Robert witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of stigma, misinformation, and financial hardship. His mother was labeled as “bewitched,” and the lack of access to proper medical care ultimately cost her life.

Determined that no other woman should suffer in silence, Robert established the Naledi Initiative — a name drawn from the Zulu word Naledi, meaning bright morning star.

The foundation shines a light of hope for women battling breast and cervical cancer, especially in underserved communities.

Through free medical camps, the Naledi Initiative focuses on early detection, screening, and timely treatment, key steps in saving lives.

Beyond healthcare, the organization also works to break the stigma surrounding cancer by fostering open conversations and empowering families with information and support.

For Robert, every woman reached through Naledi’s programs is a tribute to his mother’s memory, a reminder that from pain can come purpose, and from loss can rise light.

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