Stroke is an emergency Face drooping. Arm weakness. Speech difficulty. Know F.A.S.T.
Stroke and Hypertension Association

Patient-led. Community-rooted.

Life after strokecan still befull of possibility.

We bring survivors, caregivers, health professionals and communities together to prevent stroke, manage hypertension and rebuild confident lives across Kenya.

Find your place with us Meet our leadership
Patient-ledRooted in lived experience
4 pillarsPrevention to research
47 countiesOur national ambition
SaHA officials: Dr Grace Ochodo and Florence Kigo seated in front, with Edward Konzolo, Dr Japheth Asungu, Rosebud Ombura, Eunice Naliaka and Cornelius Sayi standing behind them.

Recovery is a journey. No survivor or caregiver should walk it alone.

Recognise a stroke

Think F.A.S.T. Act faster.

If any one of these signs appears suddenly, seek emergency medical help immediately. Note the time the symptoms began.

F
Face

Ask them to smile. Does one side droop?

A
Arms

Can they raise both arms? Does one drift down?

S
Speech

Is their speech slurred, strange or hard to understand?

T
Time

Get emergency medical help immediately and note the time.

Stroke guidance: World Health Organization

Who we are

Built by lived experience. Driven by better outcomes.

The Stroke and Hypertension Association (SaHA) is a registered, patient-led, not-for-profit organisation bringing practical support, trusted information and a united voice to people affected by stroke and hypertension in Kenya.

Read our story

01

Our vision

Easing the burden of stroke and hypertension in Kenya.

02

Our mission

Committed to reducing the effects of stroke and hypertension through programmes anchored on the pillars of Prevention, Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Advocacy and Research.

Our values

  • InclusionEveryone affected by stroke and hypertension has a seat and a say.
  • EmpathyWe meet survivors and caregivers where they are, without judgement.
  • AccountabilityWe handle every resource with prudence and transparency, and answer for it.
  • IntegrityHonest information, honest money and honest care.
Registered in KenyaRegistered under the Societies Act (Cap. 108), Laws of Kenya. Certificate of registration No. 50993.

Our leadership

Led by people who have walked this road.

SaHA is led by stroke survivors, people living with hypertension, caregivers and health professionals. Their lived experience shapes every programme.

Our 4 pillars

Support that reaches the whole person.

From the first blood-pressure check to life after rehabilitation, our programmes strengthen knowledge, independence and belonging.

01

Prevention

Screening, community education and workplace campaigns that help people understand their risk and act early, before a first stroke.

How we do it
02

Rehabilitation

Connections to therapy, assistive devices, affordable medicines and caregiver training, so recovery is steady and dignified.

How we do it
03

Reintegration

Peer support, livelihoods and pathways back into family, work and community life for survivors and their households.

How we do it
04

Advocacy and Research

Survivor voices, evidence and partnerships that push for timely treatment, quality aftercare and NCDs as a public health priority.

How we do it

The continuum of care

Prevention is only the beginning.

A stroke changes more than physical movement. It can affect confidence, communication, income, relationships and a family's daily rhythm. That is why SaHA works across the full journey.

Prevention and care guide
  1. 01

    Know your risk

    Blood-pressure checks, health education and practical prevention.

  2. 02

    Act without delay

    Recognise stroke signs and seek emergency care immediately.

  3. 03

    Rebuild capability

    Rehabilitation, assistive support and caregiver skills.

  4. 04

    Reconnect and thrive

    Peer community, livelihoods and a voice in better policy.

What we do every year

Moments that move awareness forward.

World health days, partner campaigns and member activities that bring survivors, caregivers, professionals and communities together.

Nov14

NCD awareness Next up

World Diabetes Day

NovAll

Recognition and support

Caregivers Appreciation Month

Dec03

Inclusion and rights

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

May17

Awareness

World Hypertension Day

Sep29

Community awareness

World Heart Day

See the full calendar

The purple handkerchief

Carry compassion into action.

The Purple Handkerchief is SaHA's invitation to give what you can, whether funds, medicines, food, assistive equipment, professional time or practical help, to a survivor or caregiver who needs it.

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Two reasons: one, I was in Nairobi where there are good doctors and good hospitals. Two, I had health insurance.
Edward Konzolo, Stroke survivor and Vice-Chairperson
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Get involved

There is a place for you in this work.

01

I am a survivor or caregiver

Connect with peers, share experience and ask about available support.

Join the community → 02

We are a workplace or county

Host screening, awareness and education where people already gather.

Plan a campaign → 03

I am a health professional

Strengthen rehabilitation, training, referrals and evidence together.

Collaborate with SaHA → 04

I want to give

Support equipment, medicines, outreach and sustainable survivor services.

See how to help →

Let's connect

One conversation can open a new path.

Tell us whether you need support, want to volunteer or would like to explore a partnership. Our team will respond as soon as possible.

Call us+254 723 364 821 Emailstrokehypertension18@gmail.com
Postal addressP.O. Box 2101-00100, Nairobi, Kenya