About the event

Event timings: 9am – 12pm EAT | 7am – 10am GMT

This dialogue is designed to accelerate collaboration between the UK and Kenya in developing accessible and affordable early cancer detection solutions, while laying the groundwork for a pipeline of innovations that can be supported under future Lead Customer Programme Global Innovation Networks.

Cancer remains a significant health burden in Kenya, where late diagnosis and limited access to affordable solutions continue to affect survival rates. This roundtable brings together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, innovators, and investors to share knowledge, co-create pathways, and shape partnerships that will strengthen cancer care and innovation adoption.

Together, we aim to rewrite the story of cancer in Kenya by:

• Driving development of cost-effective, scalable innovations – from mobile diagnostics to AI-powered tools – for early cancer detection.
• Connecting UK and Kenyan experts to share knowledge, resources, and experiences, ensuring locally relevant and globally informed solutions.
• Supporting sustainable healthcare systems in Kenya that can detect, diagnose, and treat cancer early and effectively.

Focused areas

This Global Innovation Network will specifically spotlight innovations in:

• Breast cancer: The most prevalent cancer among women in Kenya and globally, where awareness and early screening are critical.
• Prostate cancer: A rising concern, particularly among men over 50, requiring affordable and effective screening tools.
• Cervical cancer: A major health challenge linked to HPV, where early detection can dramatically reduce mortality rates.

Why attend?

By joining this roundtable, participants will:

• Engage directly with UK and Kenyan counterparts to co-create innovation pathways.
• Explore opportunities to feed into a future Global Alliance Africa funded innovation pipeline.
• Position themselves at the forefront of transformative cancer solutions shaping one of Africa’s most dynamic healthcare markets.
• This convening goes beyond dialogue; it serves as a call to action for us and our partners to drive sustainable, life-saving innovations that have the potential to redefine cancer care in the UK, Kenya and beyond.

Where and when

The roundtable with take place 24 October 2025, both in person in Nairobi, Kenya and virtually.

09:00 AM -12:00 PM EAT

07:00 AM – 10:00 AM BST

About Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa

Launched in 2019, Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa is an UK International Development initiative, funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).