From vision to impact

Utafiti Wellness Research Association was founded in 2025 with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between research and real-world health impact across Africa. What began as a vision has grown into a thriving research translation institution, operating across 8 counties and training over 35 research leaders within its first year.

Today, UWRA operates across 8 counties, has trained 35+ research leaders, and continues to expand at an exceedingly steady pace.

Our journey is marked by strategic growth, deep community engagement, and a relentless commitment to translating evidence into action.

Explore Our Timeline

2025

Founded

8

Counties reached

35+

Fellows trained

5,200+

People reached

Institutional milestones

Key moments that have shaped UWRA's growth and impact.

2025
Founding & Launch

UWRA Founded & Programs Launch

UWRA was officially founded in 2025 and immediately launched flagship programs across 8 counties in Kenya, reaching thousands of community members through strategic county-level partnerships.

2026
Fellowship

First Research Translation & Innovation Fellowship

In April 2026, the inaugural Fellowship cohort successfully graduated 35+ research leaders trained in implementation science, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation.

2026
Active

Cohort 2 Fellowship Active

The second cohort of the Fellowship Programme is currently active, building on the success of the first cohort to drive forward research translation and innovation across health systems.

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