A medical organization dedicated to advancing stroke care in Kenya through evidence-based research, clinical excellence, and comprehensive healthcare education. Comprised of leading neurologists, healthcare specialists, and researchers committed to building a stroke-ready Kenya.
A stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing the signs in the first minutes saves lives and preserves independence.
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is speech slurred or strange?
If you see any of these signs, call emergency services immediately.
Time is brain. If you spot any sign, call emergency services immediately.
Emergency: +254 792 159 784Muombe mtu atabasamu. Je, upande mmoja wa uso umevutika au kupooza?
Muombe ainue mikono miwili. Je, mkono/mguu unapooza au kupoteza hisia?
Muombe arudie sentensi rahisi. Je, ana ugumu kueleza au kuongea?
Ukiona dalili yoyote ya kiharusi, pigia ambulensi simu mara moja bila kukawia.
Muda ni ubongo. Ukiona dalili yoyote ya kiharusi, pigia dharura simu mara moja.
Dharura: +254 792 159 784
The Kenya Stroke Society (KSS) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to reducing the burden of stroke in Kenya through advocacy, prevention, research, education, and improved clinical care. We bring together health professionals, researchers, and advocates united by a common goal — to advance stroke awareness, treatment, and recovery across the country.
KSS partners with the Ministry of Health, hospitals, universities, and global stroke organizations to promote early recognition and emergency response, develop national guidelines, establish acute stroke centres, and build professional networks.
Learn more about usNeurologists, nurses, therapists, researchers, and advocates working side-by-side.
Programs and guidelines built on rigorous clinical evidence and local research.
Living with stroke affects not just the survivor but the entire family. Our support groups offer a safe space to share, learn, and heal together.
With World Stroke Day approaching, learn about the critical lifestyle adjustments that can significantly lower your risk of stroke, focusing on diet and blood pressure management.
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Discover how connecting with fellow survivors and caregivers through the Kenya Stroke Society’s new support groups is creating a powerful network of hope and healing across the country.
Read articleA stroke-ready Kenya where every person has access to rapid, high-quality stroke care and the opportunity to live a full, meaningful life after stroke.
To strengthen stroke prevention, care, and rehabilitation in Kenya through public education and awareness, training and capacity building, evidence-based research, policy advocacy, and collaborative partnerships.
Clinicians, nurses, therapists, researchers, students, and advocates. Together, we are building a national community dedicated to preventing and treating stroke in Kenya.
