12/06/2026
How is artificial intelligence moving from concept to practice in healthcare?
This question took centre stage during the AI in Practice panel discussion at the 18th KHF AGM & Members Meeting, moderated by Dr. Jean Kyula, Chair of the KHF Digital Health Committee.
Bringing together innovators and practitioners actively deploying AI in healthcare, the session explored how technology is already improving patient care, strengthening clinical decision-making, and expanding access to services across Kenya.
The discussion featured insights from:
• Girish Mohata, Founder & CEO, Easy Clinic
• Dr. Rob Korom, Chief Medical Officer, Penda Health
• Roy Bore, CEO, HealthX Africa
• Javan Waita, Head of Partnerships, Jacaranda Health
Panelists shared practical examples of AI implementation within their organisations.
At Jacaranda Health, AI is powering PROMPTS, a two-way SMS platform that supports mothers throughout their pregnancy journey. The service manages over 50,000 inquiries daily, providing personalised guidance based on pregnancy stage while ensuring high-risk cases are escalated to a human-operated call centre for rapid intervention and linkage to care.
At Penda Health, an AI Copilot developed in collaboration with OpenAI is being integrated directly into clinical workflows. The tool monitors clinician documentation in real time, flagging potential errors or inconsistencies to improve the quality of clinical notes and support better decision-making while maintaining clinician oversight.
HealthX Africa demonstrated how AI can be used to expand access to care through telemedicine. By integrating digital consultations with physical healthcare facilities, the model helps reduce the cost of care and extend services to underserved communities, ensuring patients can access both virtual and in-person support when needed.
From the perspective of digital transformation, Easy Clinic emphasised that AI should not be viewed as a standalone solution. Successful implementation begins with digitising fragmented healthcare processes and creating a single source of truth for patient information, with AI layered strategically where it can reduce administrative burden and improve efficiency.
While the opportunities are significant, the panel also addressed critical considerations for responsible adoption. Discussions focused on the risks of over-dependence, model hallucinations, bias arising from non-African datasets, and the need for clear accountability in AI-assisted care.
A key consensus emerged: AI must remain a tool that augments healthcare professionals rather than replaces them. Human judgement, ethical oversight, and patient-centred care remain essential, particularly in high-stakes clinical environments.
Technology may accelerate healthcare transformation, but trust, accountability, and human judgement will remain its foundation.
