About Us

AFRICA HEALTH LAW started when…

Africa Health Law was borne in 2020 out of the desire of it’s Founding Director, Dr. Faith Simiyu, to create a platform that offers space for spotlights on legal issues affecting Africa's health from a human rights perspective .

This desire led her to develop Africa Health Law as a pan-african charitable organization and policy think tank based in Nairobi, Kenya- that advances - TRAM campaigns-Training, Research, Advocacy and Mentorship - for health and human rights in Africa.

Dr. Shirley Genga is a Consulting Partner for Africa Health Law.

She is a human rights lawyer, researcher, and advocate whose work aligns closely with Africa Health Law’s vision of promoting health and human rights that respond to the demands of a dynamic and evolving world while upholding rule of law and justice for all.

She brings a unique multidisciplinary background drawn from academia, and the Kenyan media industry, enabling her to engage complex legal challenges with clarity, depth, and social awareness.

Dr. Genga is currently a post-doctoral fellow at the Free State Centre for Human Rights, where her research focuses on the intersection of human rights, emerging technologies and the law, particularly within African contexts. Her core areas of expertise include Disability Rights, Artificial Intelligence and human rights, equality and non-discrimination, and inclusive governance frameworks. She has widely published in this area. She also advises institutions, governments and other stakeholders, on how legal systems, institutions, and policies can adapt responsibly to technological and social change without undermining fundamental rights or access to justice.

 At Africa Health Law, Dr. Genga contributes to our TRAM campaigns that involve research-driven, rights-based approach to legal advisory, advocacy, and policy engagement.

Dr. Shirley has a strong commitment to addressing systemic inequalities and power imbalances across economic, political, social, and cultural spheres. Her work reflects a deep belief that quality legal services must not only meet technical excellence, but also promote fairness, dignity, accountability and justice for all, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Dr. Esther Nafula is a Consulting Partner for Africa Health Law.

She is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with extensive experience in women’s health, pregnancy care, and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. She currently serves as the Medical Internship Co-ordinator at Avenue Hospital Parklands, where she plays an active role in mentoring and training medical interns and supporting the development of future healthcare professionals.

Dr. Esther holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. She has developed strong clinical expertise in managing both routine and high-risk obstetric and gynecological cases, with a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care to her patients.

Dr. Esther is an active member of several professional associations, including the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, the Kenya Medical Association, and the Kenya Society of Endoscopic Specialties. Through these affiliations, she remains engaged in continuous professional development and advancements in women’s health care.

  Nyambura Nguru is an  Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a strong commitment to advancing human rights, particularly in the areas of children’s rights, family law, and international human rights law.

-       She holds a Master of Laws from the University of Cape Town, where she specialized in International Rights of the Child, Human Rights, Gender, Family Law, and Intellectual Property.

-       She was admitted to the Kenyan Bar in November 2024after completing the Advocates Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law. This was after attaining her Bachelor of Laws from Strathmore University in 2022. 

 Nyambura combines legal expertise with a deep interest in research, policy, and advocacy. She has written legal blogs for the Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre, completed two academic dissertations, and contributed to the preparation of various legal presentations.

Her professional experience includes legal practice in law firms such as:

-       Kipkenda & Company Advocates,

-       R.W. Mbanya & Company Advocates and

-       Musyimi & Company Advocates where she sharpened her skills in legal drafting and research.

Her administrative roles at Surety PR & Media strengthened her organisational and coordination skills.

Jennifer A. Okech is a Ugandan freelance editor, writer, and communications consultant based in Kampala, Uganda. She brings over 10 years of professional experience as a quality-driven editor, writer, researcher, multimedia journalist, and communications specialist.

Jennifer previously worked with the Daily Monitor newspaper in Uganda for 10 years, where she served as a sub-editor and magazine editor. During this time, she developed strong editorial, storytelling, and content management skills across print and multimedia platforms.

She holds a Master of Arts in International Journalism from Cardiff University, United Kingdom (2018), funded by the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Communication Skills, and Linguistics from Makerere University, Uganda (2010).

Jennifer is a member of FEMRITE – Uganda Women Writers’ Association. Among her notable achievements is being the third runner-up in the 2010 BN Poetry Award. She writes poetry, short stories, and scripts for both screen and radio. Her published works appear in anthologies including Talking Tales, The Butterfly Dance, Sticking to My Footsteps, and Reflections: An Anthology of New Work by African Women Poets. She is also among the pioneer scriptwriters of the Mifumi Project radio play, Makomere.

At Africa Health Law, Jennifer contributes to storytelling initiatives that drive social impact and supports the design of communication strategies that effectively influence target audiences to take meaningful action. She brings expertise in both online and offline communication approaches, helping organizations strengthen internal and external messaging through clear, persuasive, and impactful communication.