Equity Afya: Transforming Healthcare Access in Kenya with 134 Medical Centres and over 3.6 million Visits.
Affordable healthcare has remained one of the most pressing challenges for many Kenyan households for many years. This is due to a combination of factors, including inadequate funding, uneven resource distribution, and a weak health system. As a result, millions of Kenyans—particularly those in rural areas and urban low-income communities—continue to struggle with limited access to quality medical services. Equity Afya, however making a significant impact in the country’s healthcare system by providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality outpatient care through a rapidly growing network of franchised medical centres.
Since its inception in 2015, the healthcare franchise under the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has opened 134 medical centres across Kenya as of March 2025, recording 3,665,555 cumulative patient visits. This marks a major milestone in the organization’s mission to bridge healthcare access gaps in underserved urban and rural communities.
Equity Afya operate a unique, impactful model that empowers medical graduates, many of whom are alumni of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), to become healthcare entrepreneurs by supporting them to set up and run their medical centres. These centres are operated under a standardized model that ensures quality service delivery while maintaining affordability for the average Kenyan.
These medical Centres cater to all ages, ensuring households’ healthcare needs are met conveniently and affordably. Some of the key services include:
- General Consultations – Routine check-ups, illness diagnosis, and treatment
- Paediatric Services – Vaccinations, well-baby clinics, and specialized child healthcare
- Maternity & Women’s Health – Prenatal care, gynaecological services, and family planning
- Dental & Optical Care – High-quality, affordable dental and vision care
- Specialist Services – Physiotherapy, ENT, orthopaedics, and nutrition counselling
- Laboratory & Pharmacy Services – Quick and reliable diagnostic tests and medication
Affordability and Vision for Expansion
One of the most notable strengths of the Equity Afya model is its commitment to affordability. Consultation fees at the clinics for example can be as low as KSh 500, making them 30–40% more affordable than typical private healthcare facilities.
This combination of quality and affordable care has attracted thousands of families in Kenya seeking dependable care.
By choosing Equity Afya, patients get a trusted healthcare partner that prioritizes their family’s well-being, offering high-quality, professional medical care that fits within their budget, and Equity Afya is not slowing down in its mission of expanding access across the region.
The organization plans to scale up to 300 medical centres by 2025, with a longer-term vision of establishing 1,000 clinics across East and Central Africa by 2030. The model has already begun expanding beyond Kenya, with five medical centres currently operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This ambitious expansion aligns with the Kenyan government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda and could be instrumental in reducing the patient-to-doctor ratio, which remains significantly below global standards.
As Kenya moves toward universal health coverage, Equity Afya’s work stands as a powerful example of how private-sector innovation, social enterprise, and local talent can come together to transform healthcare delivery and improve lives.
Backed by renowned Equity Group a brand known for its commitment empowering communities across Kenya, Equity Afya is dedicated to ensuring that every Kenyan household has access to quality, affordable healthcare. With a focus on inclusivity, affordability, and quality, Equity Afya is your caring Health partner in maintaining your family’s health and well-being.
