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SIGHT IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE

SIGHT IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE

For more than a decade we have worked to make world-class eye care accessible to people of every background - eradicating preventable blindness across the East African region.

OUR JOURNEY

2009

UPPER HILL EYE & LASER CENTER OPENS

A state-of-the-art eye diagnostic centre with an ultramodern theatre opens in Nairobi, bringing advanced vision care to Kenya.

2010

THE FOUNDATION IS BORN

In partnership with the World Diabetes Foundation, an eye-care foundation launches to provide early intervention to patients at risk of diabetic blindness.

2015

CITY EYE HOSPITAL ESTABLISHED

Founded on Ngong Road to meet the growing need for affordable, quality eye care - anchoring the Foundation's outreach work.

2017

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION

A rotational training department begins equipping ophthalmic nursing students, later expanding to ophthalmology residents.

Today

A REGEIONAL MOVEMENT

Three ultramodern facilities and a vision centre, staffed by 90+ professionals, continue the mission to end preventable blindness.

MISSION

To eliminate preventable blindness by improving access to eye care - in both location and price.

VISION

An East Africa where no one loses their sight to a condition that could have been prevented or cured..

VALUES

Compassion, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.

Our leadership

The team driving our mission to eradicate preventable blindness across East Africa.

Dr. Mwangi Kamau, Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Mwangi Kamau
Founder & Medical Director