Bowel cancer screening in Kakamega: book with a care navigator
By My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026 · Updated 7 Oct 2026
In Kakamega, start with My Wellness Health's colorectal (bowel) cancer risk assessment (KES 300). You learn what is due, and a care navigator books it at a facility in Kakamega County. From 45 to 75: a stool blood test (FIT) every year, or a colonoscopy every 10 years; earlier with a family history or bowel disease.
At facilities that offer it.
| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults 45 to 75, or younger with a family history, in and around Kakamega | The colorectal (bowel) cancer risk assessment, your due date, and booking at a facility in Kakamega County | KES 300 for the assessment; test paid at the facility | Request a callback |
Bowel cancer screening in Kakamega: common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I book bowel cancer screening in Kakamega?
Yes. Take the colorectal (bowel) cancer risk assessment online, and a care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to book bowel cancer screening at a suitable facility in or near Kakamega.
Who should be screened, and how often?
From 45 to 75: a stool blood test (FIT) every year, or a colonoscopy every 10 years; earlier with a family history or bowel disease.
How do you choose the facility in Kakamega County?
From Kenya's national register of health facilities, by the service you need, distance, budget and whether it works with SHA.
Where is cancer treated near Kakamega?
Kakamega has a regional cancer centre serving western Kenya.
What does it cost?
The SHA benefit tariffs list a stool blood test at KES 400 at facilities that offer it. The colorectal (bowel) cancer risk assessment costs KES 300. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility, which you pay there by cash, card, mobile money or insurance.
This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.