• Kenyan physician and entrepreneur Victor Kenneth Baraza founded Tawi Health in 2021 to expand healthcare access through digital services across Africa.

• The platform combines telemedicine, appointment management and healthcare supply services while supporting low-connectivity environments through phone, SMS and voice calls.

• Baraza holds a software engineering diploma from Holberton School and a bachelor's degree in medicine from the University of Nairobi.

Kenyan physician and entrepreneur Victor Kenneth Baraza has made expanding access to healthcare across Africa his mission. Through his startup, Tawi Health, he develops digital health solutions that reduce medical isolation, particularly in remote and underserved communities.

Founded in 2021, Tawi Health operates an intuitive digital platform that enables healthcare professionals to streamline appointment management and coordinate clinical activities more efficiently.

The platform also offers a highly secure telemedicine service that allows patients to consult healthcare providers remotely. As a result, patients reduce both travel requirements and transportation costs while maintaining access to medical care.

Moreover, Tawi Health has adapted its services for areas with limited internet connectivity. Users can access medical advice through standard phone calls, SMS messaging or voice calls without relying on continuous internet access. This approach broadens digital inclusion for underserved populations.

Beyond telemedicine, Tawi Health connects users with a broad network of local and international healthcare suppliers, simplifying access to medical products. The startup also manages delivery logistics and streamlines payment processes, thereby securing the entire purchasing journey for patients and healthcare providers.

Tawi Health also serves as a collaborative workspace for medical teams. The platform integrates document sharing, instant messaging, screen sharing and meeting recording features. These tools enable healthcare professionals to collaborate in real time and improve coordination across care teams.

Victor Kenneth Baraza earned a diploma in Software Engineering from Holberton School in the United States in 2022. He also graduated from the University of Nairobi in Kenya with a bachelor's degree in Medicine in 2024.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J. A de Berry Quenum