Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy

Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy A long history of service and dedication to helping people with Epilepsy in Kenya In the Medical Services provision program 11,000 patients receiving treatment.

KAWE is the pioneer and only organization to adopt a community-based, holistic approach with regard to epilepsy management in Kenya. In many parts of the country, KAWE has played a very significant role in improving the knowledge of epilepsy among health workers and the public. Through the Medical Personnel training program started in 1999, over 1,000 clinicians have been trained on epilepsy management. In the Awareness creation program over 3,000 local leaders empowered to carry out community epilepsy education.

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12/11/2025

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Wakati mtu anapata mshtuko, watu wengi hushikwa na hofu na kufanya mambo ambayo yanaweza kudhuru zaidi wakati huo.Kitu m...
11/11/2025

Wakati mtu anapata mshtuko, watu wengi hushikwa na hofu na kufanya mambo ambayo yanaweza kudhuru zaidi wakati huo.
Kitu muhimu ni kujua nini usifanye ili uweze kumtumikia anayepata mshtuko.💜


10/11/2025

A seizure lasts a few minutes but how you respond changes everything.

Stay calm. Protect. Support 💜

Epilepsy doesn't have a look, disabilities aren't always visible. Only about 3% of people with epilepsy are photosensiti...
07/11/2025

Epilepsy doesn't have a look, disabilities aren't always visible.
Only about 3% of people with epilepsy are photosensitive not every seizure is triggered.
You can't catch epilepsy but you can share the facts to share awareness.💜

What is something you've been told when you shared you have epilepsy?

Let's hear them 👇🏾💬 💜

Seizures don't always look the same. From blank stares to sudden collapse.If you see this Stay calm. Keep them safe. D...
05/11/2025

Seizures don't always look the same.
From blank stares to sudden collapse.

If you see this
Stay calm. Keep them safe. Don't restrain.

Share the knowledge. Support those living with epilepsy💜

Epilepsy is not a curse. It's not contagious.It's not a reason to hide.Yet everyday, many people with epilepsy face fear...
04/11/2025

Epilepsy is not a curse. It's not contagious.
It's not a reason to hide.

Yet everyday, many people with epilepsy face fear,isolation and discrimination not because of seizures but because of stigma.

Stigma limits opportunities.
Stigma breaks confidence.
Stigma denies education and jobs.
Stigma hurts more than the condition itself.

Let's replace judgement with compassion.
Let's replace stigma dignity.

💜Break the silence not the spirit✨
✊🏿Stand against epilepsy stigma

This month, we stand with people with epilepsy. Raising awareness,replacing myths with facts and equipping everyone wit...
03/11/2025

This month, we stand with people with epilepsy.
Raising awareness,replacing myths with facts and equipping everyone with knowledge that can save a life.

Let's build a world where epilepsy is understood not feared.

A seizure happens in different stages, from early warnings to recovery and each one matters. Knowing what to expect help...
21/10/2025

A seizure happens in different stages, from early warnings to recovery and each one matters. Knowing what to expect helps you stay calm, protect the person and give the right support.

Let's learn together and share awareness.

Drop a 💜 if you have learned something new.

03/10/2025

💜In this Komesha Kifafa feature, we talk about Catamenial Seizures, that some women with epilepsy experience during certain times of their menstrual cycle.

These seizures are linked to natural hormonal changes, showing the powerful connection between women's health and epilepsy.

🌸 To all women balancing strength, resilience, and inspiration every day, you remind us that epilepsy does not define you.💜💜


Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy is one of the most common epilepsy syndromes often beginning in teenage years.With proper tr...
29/09/2025

Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy is one of the most common epilepsy syndromes often beginning in teenage years.
With proper treatment and lifestyle care, life with JME can be managed successfully.

Let's keep easing awareness 💜💜


The dawn of modern epilepsy treatment began in the 19th century with a simple salt ; potassium bromide. It was the first...
26/09/2025

The dawn of modern epilepsy treatment began in the 19th century with a simple salt ; potassium bromide. It was the first medication to be proved effective

Then followed by Phenobarbital in the early 20th century.

Well, did you know?
Drop a 💜 if you have learned something new😃

Trying to hold someone's tongue or put objects in their mouth during a seizure can actually cause serious injury.✅ THE R...
22/09/2025

Trying to hold someone's tongue or put objects in their mouth during a seizure can actually cause serious injury.

✅ THE RIGHT FIRST AID: Is to keep them safe from hazards, gently roll them onto their side once movements stop and stay with them until they are fully alert.

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Mirage Plaza, Westlands Along Waiyaki Way
Nairobi
P.O.BOX6079000200

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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