Kenya became the first country to receive catalytic investment from ATscale. Investments of USD 7.5 million spread over 3 years (2023-2025) are funding a government-owned joint investment plan developed to address the most pressing assistive technology needs in the country.

All key assistive technology stakeholders in the country contributed to preparing the plan, with interventions spanning mobility, vision, hearing, and communication. The aim is to ensure that by 2025 an additional 275,000 people in Kenya get the assistive technology they need.

The Ministry of Health formally launched the program on 2 March 2023 in Nairobi alongside its launch of the Rehabilitation and AT Strategy Plan, and Disability Guidelines.

Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General, Dr. Susan Nakhumicha, Cabinet Secretary from the Ministry of Health Kenya and Pascal Bijleveld, ATscale CEO, at the program launch in Nairobi

The government is mobilizing domestic resources to complement ATscale’s financial support. The plan includes long-term investment in rehabilitation services, and the establishment of a regional assistive technology center of excellence together with WHO.

A coordination committee has been set up to guide and oversee the project. The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) was selected competitively as an implementing partner to provide management and coordination support to the Ministry of Health to implement the plan. 

Read more on the Ministry of Health : https://www.health.go.ke/kenya-launches-rehabilitative-services-and-assistive-technology-strategy-2022-2026