Bowel cancer screening in Machakos: 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 Machakos, 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 Machakos 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 Machakos | The colorectal (bowel) cancer risk assessment, your due date, and booking at a facility in Machakos County | KES 300 for the assessment; test paid at the facility | Request a callback |
Bowel cancer screening in Machakos: common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I book bowel cancer screening in Machakos?
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 Machakos.
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 Machakos 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 Machakos?
Machakos has a regional cancer centre.
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.