WHO ARE WE ?
We have been giving quality, accessible eyecare in Kwale for 30 years
This is our commitment to our community
A STORY OF PASSION FOR EYECARE
Kwale Eye Centre offers high-quality eyecare with latest technology and skills always being assessed and upgraded so that we can offer current relevant top class services
All eyecare services adhere to world-class standards. Find out more about our services
We enjoy frequent visits from professionals both locally and abroad to train and upgrade skills and technology.
We are recognised as a training centre by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, Kenya Medical Training College, University of Nairobi, JKUAT, Musinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and as an Eye Centre offering top-class care by Kenya Medical Association, Ophthalmological Society of Kenya, OSUK, OCOA, COECSA, Federation of Kenya Employers and all our patients
We work with NHIF, AAR, CIC, Madison, Britam and GA Insurance
The Centre was established by British Ophthalmologist, Helen Roberts, MBE MBChB FRCOphth FCOECSA who is now supported by a team of 54 dedicated and passionate professionals.
Kwale Eye Centre strives to be a sustainable establishment and provide subsidised rates for eyecare services: this is achieved by creating a pool of funds through payment for services, partnerships and donations
In 2023 we CELEBRATE 30 YEARS
find out more about OUR EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF CARE
OUR MISSION
To provide affordable accessible comprehensive eye care to all
OUR CORE VALUES
Quality, Patient-Centered, Compassion, Ethics, Care
OUR VISION
World-class eyecare for all
KWALE EYE CENTRE is Affiliated and Recognised by
OUR RESEARCH WORK AND PUBLICATIONS
Gabbot T, Roberts H, Briesen S.
Assessing the fear of cataract surgery in rural Kenya, Cogent Medicine, DOI: 10.1080/2331205X.2019.1607434
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/2331205X.2019.1607434
Roberts H, Silvester K.
Finding the Constraints in an Ophthalmology Clinic. Journal of Improvement Science 2017: 45; 1-21.
http://www.improvementscience.net/jois/jois_view_abstract.php?volume=45
Lewallen S, Roberts H, Hall A, Onyange R, Temba M, Banzi J, Courtright P.
Increasing cataract surgery to meet Vision 2020 targets; experience from two rural programmes in east Africa.
Br J Ophthalmol. 2005 Oct;89(10):1237-40.
Briesen S, Roberts H.
The challenge of follow-up visits after cataract surgery in the developing world.
Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2012 Mar;40(2):119-20.
Briesen S, Ng EY, Roberts H.
Validity of first post-operative day automated refraction following dense cataract extraction.
Clin Exp Optom. 2011 Mar;94(2):187-92.
Briesen S, Roberts H, Lewallen S.
The importance of biometry to cataract outcomes in a surgical unit in Africa.
Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2010 Aug;17(4):196-202.
Briesen S, Geneau R, Roberts H, Opiyo J, Courtright P.
Understanding why patients with cataract refuse free surgery: the influence of rumours in Kenya.
Trop Med Int Health. 2010 May;15(5):534-9.
Briesen S, Roberts H, Ilako D, Karimurio J, Courtright P.
Are blind people more likely to accept free cataract surgery? A study of vision-related quality of life and visual acuity in Kenya.
Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2010 Jan-Feb;17(1):41-9.
Briesen S, Schulze Schwering M, Roberts H, Kollmann M, Stachs O, Behrend D, Schäfer S, Guthoff R.
Minimal cross-infection risk through Icare rebound tonometer probes: a useful tool for IOP-screenings in developing countries.
Eye (Lond). 2010 Jul;24(7):1279-83.
Briesen S, Roberts H, Karimurio J, Kollmann M.
[Biometry in cataract camps. Experiences from north Kenya].
Ophthalmologe. 2010 Apr;107(4):354-8. German.
Briesen S, Roberts H.
Repair of Descemet’s membrane detachment with air.
East African J Ophth. 2008
OUR TEAM: People who COMMIT to CARE
BOARD MEMBERS
Peter Bwayo
Chairman
Eva Kariuki
Board Member
Kathy Robertson
Treasurer
Athman Jiti
Board Member
Juma Konerwa
Board Member
Hassan Mgandi
Board Member
Helen Roberts
Secretary
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Dr. Helen Roberts
Medical Director
Lilian Nyaboga
OCO/CS
Charity Kasina
OCO/CS
Dr. Shabbir
Ophthalmologist
Ann Wambui
Ophthalmic Nurse
Coach Benson
Nurse
Millicent Waka
Nurse
Hassan Mbwana
Ophthalmic Assistant
Mohamed Chama
Ophthalmic Assistant
Phillip Chaka
Ophthalmic Assistant
Meali Hindi
Ophthalmic Assistant
Francis Beuchi
Ophthalmic Assistant
Mwavuche Mwinyi
Ophthalmic Assistant
Omar Juma
Pharmacist
OPTICAL DEPARTMENT
Brendah Akinyi
HOD
Nzirani Mwakurea
Refractionist
Meshack Kuya
Glazer
Matilda Mghoi
Optometrist
Andrew Konginjo
Refractionist
COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM (CBP)
Justeen Asumu
Program Coordinator
Hamadi Mohamed
CBW - Likoni
Robert Ngome
CBW - Samburu
Saidi Mrabu
CBW -Lunga Lunga
Naomi Mwei
CBW - Shimba Hills
Dena Wangoni
CBW - Kinango
Shaban Nyere
CBW -Msambweni
Mohamed Almasi
Low Vision Therapist
Morris Mjape
Low Vision Therapist
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
Mishi Nassir
PR & Marketing Manager
Mwanasha Chibiriti
Customer Care coordinator
Razia Mohamed
Customer Care coordinator
Esha Abdalla
Customer Care coordinator
Victoria Nyamvula
Customer Care coordinator
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Zipporah Maina
Accountant
Patrick Onyiko
Accountant
HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT
Ruwa Mwamvula
Housekeeping
Jane Nato
Housekeeping
STORES AND LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT
Francis Mwangemi
Procurement & Logistics
Macmillan Kazungu
Driver
IT AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Peter Fundi
IT Expert
Oscar Keya
Bio-medical Engineer
SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Ruwa Zahoro
Security & Grounds
Juma Mwachidofu
Security & Grounds
Bakari Mwabeha
Security & Grounds
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Amos Wasonga
Program Manager
Verena Ndunda
Administrator/HR Manager
Francisca Shali
HR Assistant
VISION IMPACT PROJECT (VIP)
Edwin Opondo
Project Officer
Dennis Mbitsi
Project Accountant
Eric Baya
IT Expert
Raphael Gumo
Transport & Logistics