Support group meeting; it is through this that we empower our patients and caregivers to share, work and solve problems together
2021 Caregivers meeting at Riruta Health Centre discussing effects of stigma and discrimination.
We support our patients on livelihoods, Priscilla Kakau (Middle) with her two children featured were supported on bead work.
Metrine Memba, a caregiver was supported on her grocery.
KAWE stocked and electronic and phone accessories shop for a beneficiary in Nairobi
KAWE launching a shoe shine booth at Kibra-Nairobi to support three beneficiaries for a living.
Annual support group meeting held at the Dagoretti South Empowerment Centre in Kawangware
Beneficiaries going through an entrepreneurship training at Eastlands College of Technology
A beneficiary who supplies water as a source of income was supported with a handcart to make his work easier as reduce chances of getting seizures while at work
An entrepreneurship training of beneficiaries at the Eastlands College of Technology
Beneficiaries’ training at Lishe Demo Farm on various farming techniques
Merchadise display ( Bead work)- A feature of the products made by the beneficiaries.
Lishe Demo Farm Training on Marketing techniques
Staff Cohesion
KAWE board members and staff during an annual dinner
KAWE board members and staff with Action Amos( Chairman IBE Elected Regional Committee 2017-2021) and Jacob Mugumbate (IBE Vice President Africa 2017) during the 4th African Epilepsy Congress in Entebbe, Uganda 2019
Trainings and Seminars
KAWE medical practitioners during a medical training at Kiambu Referral Hospital
Epilepsy awareness and training at Huruma Lions Health Centre
CHWs Epilepsy training at Makadara Sub-county
Chief Epilepsy sensitization. Constitutionally they are empowered mediate on issues that affect people with epilepsy and enabling them to live their lives to full potential.
KAWE conducted medical training on epilepsy to Primary Health Care Workers (PHCWs) and sensitization to Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Kakamega counties.
Epilepsy awareness and training at Korogocho
Students undergoing epilepsy training at Kabete Vet Lab Secondary School.
CHWs Epilepsy training at Dagoretti Sub-county
Continuous Medical Education (CME) training at Huruma Lions Health Centre-2020
A Paediatric Neurologist with vast experience in epilepsy management and one of the founding directors of KAWE (1982). He is also the chairman of the KAWE board of directors and the recipient of the International ”Ambassadors for Epilepsy Award-2019” presented by the IBE (International Bureau for Epilepsy) and ILAE (International League Against Epilepsy)
Treasurer and Board Member
A banker by profession with extensive experience in commercial and central banking. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). He holds a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree and a Masters in Business Administration specializing in finance. Currently a Board of Management (BOM)Member and chair of the finance committee of Chuka High School. Past Treasurer of Chuka Welfare Association. He champions the interests of people living with epilepsy as he has a close family member who suffers from epilepsy. He is also a member of the KAWE board of directors.
CEO
Patrick has over 10 years of experience in governance, project management and administration. He is experienced in planning, leading, executing projects and fundraising.
Prior to joining KAWE, Patrick was the Director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Kigali, Rwanda where he taught and mentored young people. He is passionate about youth empowerment especially youths living with disabilities and helping people living with Non-Communicable Diseases.
Patrick is a Board Director at the Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance Kenya (NCDAK), the national umbrella body of all organizations, patients’ groups, NGOs, CBOs and professional associations involved in advocacy, prevention, control, care and rehabilitation of persons living with or at risk of developing NCDs. He serves as the Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the board.
He holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Management in Finance and Banking. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and has a certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards and Certified Investment Financial Analyst Part III. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration and Management.
