Moi University is actively engaged in the AfroRehab Project, an EU-funded initiative aimed at strengthening the rehabilitation workforce in Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond. Hosted under the School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, the project focuses on building capacity in four partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and developing a digital rehabilitation education and research ecosystem.
Led by Dr. Naomi Wanjiru, Dr. Nancy Amaya, and Dr. Sharon Kiplagat, the project is centered on blended master’s programs, integrating digital and in-person learning. These programs aim to address the shortage of qualified rehabilitation professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, prosthetists and orthotists, speech-language therapists, audiologists, and optometrists. The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 on good health and well-being.
Key Highlights of AfroRehab
● Capacity Building: Training more rehabilitation professionals across East Africa.
● Equitable Recruitment: Ensuring access to training and services in rural and underserved areas.
●Interprofessional & Multiprofessional Education: Encouraging collaboration among different rehabilitation disciplines.
● Digital & Tele-Rehabilitation: Leveraging mobile technologies to improve service delivery in remote locations.
● Sustainability & Local Ownership: Strengthening HEIs to develop and run rehabilitation programs independently.
Moi University’s Contributions
● Conducting research to tailor rehabilitation solutions to local needs.
● Facilitating pilot programs to test feasibility and impact.
● Supporting student placements for practical training.
● Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance rehabilitation education and training.
Expected Impact
AfroRehab will expand rehabilitation services in underserved areas, improve community-based rehabilitation (CBR), enhance workforce sustainability, and strengthen disability information systems. The initiative is a milestone in advancing rehabilitation services across East Africa.
AFROREHAB PROJECT AT ANNUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
Moi University actively participated in the AfroRehab project, an initiative aimed at strengthening the rehabilitation workforce in East Africa through innovative education and research. On 29th November 2024, Dr. Naomi Wanjiru, a senior lecturer and physiotherapist at Moi University, presented the project at the Annual Physiotherapy Scientific Conference.
Her presentation focused on raising awareness about AfroRehab’s goals, particularly the introduction of blended master’s programs designed to address gaps in rehabilitation services in Kenya and Tanzania. She emphasized the project’s alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3—ensuring good health and well-being for all.
Dr. Wanjiru encouraged physiotherapists, occupational therapists, prosthetists and orthotists, speech-language therapists, audiologists, and optometrists to enroll in AfroRehab’s programs, highlighting their potential to transform rehabilitation services in the region.
Her presentation received enthusiastic support, with attendees expressing strong interest in participating in the master’s programs and collaborating on the project. Discussions focused on how AfroRehab could reshape rehabilitation in East Africa.
For further details, contact Dr. Naomi Wanjiru at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0721422899