Mr. EKISA AMBUCHI KENNEDY
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My Introduction
My Venture
EYE CARE ON THE WHEELS
The Solar-Powered Mobile Eye Health & Cataract Surgical Unit is a tech-enabled healthcare venture eliminating avoidable blindness in rural Kenya. Over 87% of visually impaired rural residents remain untreated due to prohibitive transport costs and long distances to urban facilities. Our solution deploys an off-grid mobile surgical vehicle equipped with medical-grade solar power, AI-driven fundus cameras for early glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy screening, and a sterile surgical suite for high-volume cataract procedures. Integrated into county Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and a vision of being powered by Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) reimbursement model, the venture shall generates an operational surplus of KES 800,000/month—ensuring 100% financial self-sustainability without donor dependency. Over 3 years, the venture will deliver 4,500 sight-restoring surgeries, returning 70% of operated patients to active economic productivity.
Personal Charter
Bungoma., KE
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About
Ekisa Ambuchi Kennedy is a dedicated Clinical Officer and Comprehensive Ophthalmic and Cataract Surgeon based in Western Kenya. Serving as Team Lead for a 3-member clinical deployment core, Ekisa combines frontline microsurgical expertise with a passion for sustainable healthcare systems and primary care integration.
Deeply rooted in community health, Ekisa leads an innovative venture bringing solar-powered, AI-enabled mobile eye surgery to underserved rural populations. His work is incubated through Amref International University (AMIU) and venture-vetted within the Africa Health Collaborative network. By bridging the gap between community health promoters, county health departments, and advanced clinical tech, Ekisa is dedicated to restoring sight, rebuilding livelihoods, and proving that rural eye health can be self-sustaining.
My Journey & Updates
May 8, 2026
I joined HIP Dev because proper planning, development, and coaching from experienced entrepreneurs will guide me to make informed first moves in the health entrepreneurship ecosystem. Through this exercise, I…