New Project Merges Health and Entrepreneurship

Uasin Gishu County has launched a groundbreaking training program for grassroots health workers. The initiative is part of the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) project.

The project is a collaboration between the County Government, Moi University, and the Mastercard Foundation. It aims to improve primary healthcare using entrepreneurship and innovation.

Held on Tuesday, the training focused on practical tools for health workers. They learned how to identify healthcare gaps and build sustainable business models—profit, non-profit, or hybrid.

“This is a game-changer,” said County Primary Healthcare Coordinator Collete Chirchir. “We’re merging innovation with grassroots care.”

Prof. Patrick Kere, who leads the project pillar, stressed key focus areas. These include policy evaluation, commercialization of health ideas, and protecting intellectual property.

The program aims to empower workers to lead local change. The goal: homegrown, scalable, and sustainable healthcare solutions.

With this bold step, Uasin Gishu is setting a national example. It’s redefining how community health is delivered—through innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.