She gives children a reason to smile

Pupils at Mwiyenga Primary School in Bumula Constituency, soaking their feet in a herbal solution during an anti-jigger campaign in the school recently. The anti-jigger campaign is spearheaded by Namuleyi Wasike

She would pass for an ordinary person in the streets of Bungoma town at first glance, but Namuleyi Wasike has earned her place in history for her spirited solo fight against jigger infestation in the country.

Namuleyi, who is in her early 40s, has been assisting families in various constituencies in Bungoma County and neighbouring regions in creating awareness about containing jigger infestation, common among school-going children and adults .