This year’s theme, #ActFAST and #EveryMinuteCounts, echoed through every session, reminding all participants that stroke is a medical emergency — one where timely recognition and action can save lives and prevent disability
The Stroke Association of Kenya (SAoK) held a productive collaborative meeting with the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) to explore joint initiatives in advancing stroke awareness, prevention, and response. This meeting follows the successful Step-Up for Stroke Walk and Awareness Campaign held in July 2025, which marked a significant milestone…
Following the successful “Step-Up for Stroke Walk and Awareness Campaign” held in July 2025, the Stroke Association of Kenya (SAoK) held a productive follow-up meeting with the International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA) on October 16, 2025 in Nairobi. The meeting served as a strategic platform to explore collaborative pathways…
Strengthening Global Ties
In a major step towards advancing stroke prevention, awareness, and care in Kenya, the Stroke Association of Kenya (SAoK) held a strategic meeting with the Angels Initiative, a globally recognized organization committed to transforming stroke care worldwide. The meeting laid the groundwork for a powerful partnership aimed at empowering stroke…
This past weekend, the 8th of June, 2025, we witnessed something unforgettable. Dozens of stroke survivors—many living with diverse disabilities—defied odds, defied pain, and walked 5 kilometers from Nyayo Stadium to Mbagathi SDA Church. Not just walked—they led, they inspired, and they showed us what resilience truly looks like. Some…
On Friday, 27th of June 2025, the Stroke Association of Kenya (SAoK) held a pivotal meeting with the physiotherapy unit of the rehabilitation department at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). This meeting brought together passionate leaders, unit heads, and change-makers—all united by one goal: To strengthen advocacy Boost public awareness…
On 14th March 2023, the Secretary of the Society of Kenyan Cardiologists (SAoK), Edward Konzolo, and the Chairman of the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA), Dr. John Kyalo, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to tackle cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and stroke in Kenya. The MOU aims to provide online and…
On the 15th of April 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nancy Wangeci woke up like any other day. She had been on leave and was set to return to work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls7TAYE_E1k Nancy Wangeci Narrating Her Odeal After using the toilet, she went to flush it, but suddenly,…
A stroke occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. Compromised blood flow to the brain can be due to lack of oxygen, blockage of blood flow, or rupture of an artery to the brain.
A Stroke is a result of a sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain. Also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA, occurs when part of the brain loses its blood supply and…