Our Story
Mental Health Is Not
a Sign of Weakness
Afya Rejeshi was born from a simple belief: everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, free from stigma, regardless of where they are in Kenya.
Why We Built This
In Kenya, mental health challenges are often misunderstood. Depression is dismissed as sadness. PTSD is mistaken for weakness. Alcohol use disorder is labelled a moral failing. And for those serving in high-stress roles—military personnel, security officers, first responders—seeking help can feel like a career risk.
Afya Rejeshi, meaning “Regenerative Health” in Swahili, was created to change that. We’re building a platform where people can access mental health support discreetly, on their own terms, through professionals who understand their context.
No personal phone numbers exchanged. No waiting rooms. No fear of being seen. Just the right support, when you need it.
The Problem
Stigma prevents millions from seeking help. Those who want support can’t find it discreetly.
Our Insight
Institutions want to support their people but need a trusted, private platform to do it through.
The Solution
A discreet, verified platform connecting people to licensed practitioners individually or through their institution.
Founded on Two Passions
Afya Rejeshi was founded by two people who saw the same gap from different angles.
A Doctor’s Mission
Clinical Perspective
A medical professional passionate about mental health who saw firsthand how stigma prevents people from getting the help they deserve. The conviction that mental wellness is not separate from physical wellness—it’s foundational to it—drives every clinical decision behind the platform.
“Mental health care shouldn’t require courage. It should be as routine as seeing your doctor for a cough.”
A Builder’s Vision
Technology Perspective
A technologist passionate about building products that bring communities together. The belief that technology should remove barriers, not create them, and that the best platforms disappear into the background while connecting people who need each other.
“The best technology connects people without getting in the way. That’s what we’re building.”
How We’re Different
We didn’t build another telemedicine app. We built a platform grounded in how mental health care actually works in Kenya.
Privacy by Design
No personal phone numbers exchanged. Chats are ephemeral, and only clinical summaries persist. Your identity stays protected throughout.
Verified Practitioners
Every psychologist and psychiatrist on the platform is verified through CPB or KMPDC registries. You always know who you're talking to.
Biopsychosocial Model
We bring psychologists and psychiatrists together: counseling for the mind, medication when needed, and family support for lasting recovery.
Patient-Centred Care
Patients choose their provider, initiate conversations, and control who sees their information. Your care journey is yours to own.
Health Education First
We combat poor health-seeking behaviour by educating users about PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use, because understanding is the first step.
Community-Driven
From community health volunteers running screenings to anonymous peer support groups, healing happens in community, not in isolation.
Built for Kenya
We work with institutions that care for people in high-stress environments—and their communities.
Military & Security
Discreet support for personnel who can't afford to be seen seeking help.
Schools & Universities
Student wellness programs with age-appropriate care and counsellor coordination.
Healthcare Facilities
Supplementary mental health services integrated with existing HMIS systems.
Families
Family accounts that bring parents, children, and caregivers into one coordinated care plan.