In a development landscape often crowded with promises, ACOSEIN Global Foundation CLG – Awakening Widows and Communities on Socio-Economic Initiatives (ACOSEIN) is standing out for one simple reason: measurable impact.
Over the past year, the community-rooted foundation has emerged as a powerful catalyst for grassroots transformation across Siaya County, touching the lives of youths, widows, women entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities (PWDs), adolescent girls, and vulnerable families through practical, results-driven interventions.
Speaking on Sunday night in Siaya’s Premier talkshow HARD TALK, group Founder/Director Nancy Ambayo Oyugi revealed ambitious plans for this year that include setting up a Level 5 private health facility.
At the heart of ACOSEIN’s work is economic empowerment. In partnership with KCB Foundation, KCB Bank Bondo, and the MasterCard Foundation, the organization successfully trained 250 youths in entrepreneurship, equipping them with business skills tailored for today’s evolving economy. This was complemented by aquaculture training for 120 entrepreneurs in collaboration with KNCCI and TradeMark Africa, opening new income streams in the blue economy.
Recognizing that employability goes beyond technical skills, ACOSEIN also partnered with Brighter Monday to train 700 youths in soft skills, enhancing their workplace readiness and competitiveness in the job market.
Women empowerment remains a core pillar of the foundation’s mission. Through support from KCB Bank Bondo, ACOSEIN directly uplifted 200 women entrepreneurs, including widows, young mothers, and PWDs in Rarieda and East Alego, helping them stabilize livelihoods and build sustainable enterprises.
Beyond livelihoods, ACOSEIN has demonstrated a strong commitment to health, education, and social protection. A landmark achievement was the free medical camp at Kamariga Beach, Rarieda, which served over 3,000 beneficiaries. The initiative brought together partners including Afrikea, Najimudu Empowerment Initiative, CDI-USA, the Ministry of Health, and Manyuanda Health Centre, delivering critical healthcare services to underserved communities.
In education, the foundation has provided bursaries, mentorship, and shelter support for widows, working alongside Ambassadors of Hope Foundation, WADEF, JR Forum, and Magomba Foundation. More than 100 adolescent girls and youths have benefited from education and mentorship programs supported by the Siaya Muungano Network, while KEFEADO collaborations have enabled the reintegration of adolescent girls, young mothers, and youths into education, aquaculture, and poultry value chains.
ACOSEIN has also extended compassion to vulnerable children through visits and support to Double Joy Children’s Home and Mama Ngina Children’s Home, in partnership with friends and the Rosa Foundation.
Perhaps most remarkable is the spirit of collective ownership behind these achievements. In just one year, ACOSEIN members, friends, and the community raised Ksh. 309,000 to support the foundation’s initiatives. This work has been strongly backed by leaders including Hon. Eng. Nicholas Gumbo, Hon. Paul Otiende Amollo, Hon. Mark Okeyo, and CPA Zacky Masiro, underscoring growing confidence in the foundation’s mission.
As ACOSEIN Global Foundation looks ahead, its message is clear: community-led development works. With faith, partnerships, and local commitment, the foundation is not just awakening widows and communities—it is building pathways to dignity, resilience, and shared prosperity.
