Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK), in partnership with the County Government of Nandi and private-sector partners Taylors of Harrogate and Infre, has opened an integrated Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health (GBVMH) Clinic at Nandi Hills County Hospital. The facility was launched on May 22, 2026, in Nandi Hills and is aimed at improving coordinated support for survivors of gender-based violence by combining medical, psychosocial and referral services in one location.

According to the announcement, the clinic is designed as an integrated centre to offer survivors what EPK described as dignified, coordinated and comprehensive care within a single safe environment. The model brings together healthcare providers, counsellors, social workers and links to law enforcement to improve reporting and case follow-up.

The clinic adds to existing GBV-related infrastructure supported by EPK in the area. EPK said it previously built and equipped a GBV Gender Desk at the Nandi Hills Police Station, and that the new hospital-based clinic is intended to strengthen reporting and referral pathways between the police and the healthcare system.

During the launch ceremony, Noel Lindsay-Smith, Operations Director at Eastern Produce Kenya, said the centre was designed to prioritise survivor privacy and holistic care. “Gender-based violence is not only a health issue; it is a human right and community issue. Survivors deserve spaces that protect their dignity, safeguard their privacy, and support their healing journey in a holistic way,” Lindsay-Smith said. He added, “This clinic was designed with that in mind. It will help create an environment where survivors are less likely to feel alone, ashamed or unsupported when seeking help.”

EPK said the clinic includes consultation rooms, counselling and therapy spaces, separate male and female observation rooms, child-friendly support areas, a reception and referral coordination unit, and integrated systems for case documentation and follow-up. The company added that mental health services have been integrated into the clinic’s care model to address psychological and emotional effects that can accompany gender-based violence.

Survivors can seek help by dialling 1195, according to the statement. EPK said a County Gender Based Violence Coordinator will receive complaints and support survivors with reporting, referrals and case management to help ensure timely and continuous care.

Nandi County officials said the project reflects a broader need for multi-agency collaboration to address gender-based violence and mental health challenges. “This facility demonstrates the power of partnership between government, private sector and community stakeholders in strengthening our health and social support systems. Gender-based violence and mental health challenges require coordinated responses, and this center brings these services closer to the people who need them most,” said Dr. Francis Sang, County Secretary, Nandi County.

The opening comes as Kenya continues to intensify national conversations on gender-based violence and femicide, including the need for stronger prevention measures and survivor protection systems, according to EPK’s statement. For businesses with large workforces and community footprints—particularly in agriculture and manufacturing—workplace and community safety programmes are increasingly intersecting with employee wellbeing, retention and community relations.

In the near term, the clinic’s impact will depend on utilisation, staffing, inter-agency coordination and sustained funding for counselling, documentation and follow-up services. The partners did not disclose the project’s cost or operational budget. EPK said it will continue supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening community safety and resilience for women, children and families.