Rose Anyango Jomo faced an unimaginable moment in 2011: during labor, she learned she was HIV-positive. Despite initial denial and debilitating treatment side effects, Rose committed to lifelong antiretroviral therapy and comprehensive medical care, rejecting traditional remedies that could jeopardize her baby’s health.

Her determination paid off. All her children were born HIV-negative. This success inspired her to become a peer educator and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) champion in Migori County. Rose now supports other newly diagnosed mothers, helping them overcome fear, stigma, and treatment challenges.

Rose Anyango Jomo Visits a Member of her PMTCT Support Group

One mother, who initially refused care after testing positive during pregnancy, was convinced to enroll after Rose shared her own treatment success. Though that mother’s first child tested positive, with Rose’s support, the child achieved viral suppression, and she has since given birth to HIV-negative children.

Beyond mentorship, Rose co-founded the Mambo Empowered Women Group, combining peer support with economic empowerment through table banking. Financial independence has strengthened these women’s decision-making power over their health and households.

Through partnerships with CMMB, Rose’s work has expanded access to HIV testing, antenatal care, and community support systems, reducing stigma and improving PMTCT outcomes across Migori County.

Listen to her story https://youtu.be/-YQcWCmvD_A

Today, Rose stands as living proof that HIV is manageable, and

mother-to-child transmission can be prevented. Her journey—from a frightened new mother to a beacon of hope—demonstrates the transformative power of adherence, peer support, and community collaboration.

“I know I made it,” Rose says, “and I know I can help others.*

By: Roy Mwangi