Quality assistive devices locally produced and delivered in East Africa

Kyaro Assistive Tech – a Tanzanian social enterprise operating from Arusha and Dar Es Salaam – is building affordable, locally made assistive devices tailored to user needs an adhering to WHO quality standards. It offers a full-service chain with personalized assessment, training, maintenance, and a growing catalogue of products. More than 30 community partnerships enable local manufacturing and broad reach, with Kyaro already piloting collaboration in Kenya and Uganda. Between 2021 and 2025, Kyaro has manufactured and distributed over 2,000 devices.

Solution: Kyaro Assistive Tech
Organization: Kyaro Assistive Tech
Country of Implementation: Tanzania

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[Alt text: A caring scene shows a man pushing a smiling child in a wheelchair beside a woman holding a baby, outdoors in a rural African setting. The image conveys dignity, family support, and the importance of inclusive mobility for children with disabilities.]