Press & Media

Epilepsy, in the national conversation.

Television, radio and newspapers across Kenya have carried our message: epilepsy is common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of.

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Coverage

Where we have appeared

A row of colourful football boots lined up on a grass pitch beside a football, as pictured in The Star Kenya.

November 2026

Boots of Hope: The Star Kenya on Football, Inclusion and Epilepsy

The Star Kenya reports on the Chelsea FC Foundation boots donation to Legacy Football Club, and why children with epilepsy deserve their place on the pitch.

September 2026

“Spoon in Mouth?” Teachers Confront Epilepsy Myths — Featured in The Star Kenya

Today's Star Kenya tells the story of our week-long outreach across 54 primary schools in Kikuyu subcounty, where teachers confronted a dangerous epilepsy myth and learned the four steps: Stay. Safe. Side. Saidia.

The Star Kenya newspaper spread featuring NeuroReach Africa's work to eradicate myths and stigma around epilepsy.

September 2026

Breaking the Silence Around Epilepsy: NeuroReach Africa Featured in The Star Kenya

NeuroReach Africa was featured in The Star Kenya for our work to break myths, stigma and misconceptions surrounding epilepsy through community health promoters and family education.

Daily Nation newspaper feature about Dr Phyllis Kimani’s mission to raise epilepsy awareness and end stigma.

August 2026

A Mother’s Mission to Raise Awareness and End Epilepsy Myths: Daily Nation Feature

Daily Nation shared Dr Phyllis Kimani’s personal journey as a mother of two daughters living with epilepsy and her mission to empower communities with knowledge and challenge harmful myths.

Dr Phyllis Kimani featured as a guest on Coro FM’s Show Mwihirito for a conversation on Epilepsy Awareness in Africa.

August 2026

Raising Epilepsy Awareness Across Africa: Dr Phyllis Kimani on Coro FM’s Show Mwihirito

Dr Phyllis Kimani, Founder of NeuroReach Africa, joined Coro FM’s Show Mwihirito for a conversation on Epilepsy Awareness in Africa.

Promotional graphic for TV47 Breakfast featuring Dr Phyllis Kimani and Dr Nicholas Otieno Okayo discussing what every parent should know when seizures strike.

August 2026

When Seizures Strike: Dr Phyllis Kimani on TV47 Breakfast

Dr Phyllis Kimani joins Dr Nicholas Otieno Okayo on TV47 Breakfast to discuss epilepsy, seizure first aid, and what every parent should know.

Dr Phyllis Kimani, MPharm, featured on KBC NewsCheck alongside Nicholas Otieno Okayo from KAWE to discuss epilepsy awareness and access to care in Africa.

August 2026

Improving Epilepsy Awareness and Access to Care in Africa: Dr Phyllis Kimani on KBC NewsCheck

Bridging the epilepsy treatment gap starts with conversation. Join Phyllis Kimani, MPharm, on KBC NewsCheck as she discusses awareness, access and community-driven care with KAWE's Nicholas Otieno Okayo.

22 May 2026

Why Epilepsy Deserves Greater Attention in Global Health Conversations

Phyllis Kimani’s article on epilepsy awareness, stigma and healthcare equity was featured in the Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire News Digest and on the Well Pharmacy staff intranet during Epilepsy Awareness Week in May 2026.

Media enquiries

Writing about epilepsy in Africa?

Dr Phyllis Kimani is available for interviews, panels and expert comment on epilepsy care, stigma, seizure first aid and digital health in Africa. We can also connect you with families and health workers willing to share their experience.

info@neuroreachafrica.org Contact the team