About
Built by clinicians, for clinicians
Synapsis empowers healthcare professionals across East, Central, and Southern Africa with secure, collaborative tools for modern practice.
Founders
Two physicians, one vision
United by the goal of advancing African healthcare through technology.
Dr. Hilary Kubai
Co-Founder & CEO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
The critical need for accessible medical data
I am an Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing in Kenya, and the genesis of Synapsis lies in a professional frustration: the critical scarcity of accessible medical data in our region. Our reliance on pen-and-paper record-keeping and physical file systems — though tested — creates a substantial stumbling block to efficient data retrieval.
My fundamental belief is that Synapsis serves as the vital conduit to usher our healthcare system into the digital age. While we are committed to enhancing clinical workflow and electronic record-keeping, a primary goal is the seamless facilitation of quick and easy data access.
By providing an efficient, standardized platform for data management and retrieval, Synapsis will empower our clinicians and researchers — fostering a robust environment for medical discovery and evidence-based practice across the continent.
Dr. Simeon Jowi
Co-Founder & CTO
Consultant Physician & Technologist
Resolving systemic clinical inefficiencies
As a medical doctor and technologist, I founded Synapsis with a clear mandate: to resolve the systemic inefficiencies that plague modern clinical workflows. Throughout my years in practice, I observed that fragmented processes, administrative burdens, and outdated tools consistently undermined both patient outcomes and clinician satisfaction.
My objective is a platform that streamlines operations, optimizes communication, and drastically reduces inefficiency — allowing clinicians to re-allocate their focus to high-quality patient care. Technology must be an empowering force in healthcare: it should simplify complex procedures, not complicate them.
Synapsis is a product of cross-disciplinary thought — built where medicine, technology, and human-centered design converge.
Mission
To empower healthcare professionals in Kenya with modern tools that improve patient care, streamline operations, and ensure data security — while remaining accessible to all.
Vision
A connected healthcare ecosystem across Africa, where every professional has access to world-class management tools that enhance patient outcomes.
Why we exist
The problem we solve
Healthcare providers in Kenya face persistent challenges with traditional record-keeping and fragmented systems.
Paper-based records
Traditional paper records lead to lost information, inefficiency, and difficulty tracking patient history.
Fragmented systems
Disconnected systems that don't communicate create data silos and workflow inefficiencies.
Lack of local solutions
Little affordable healthcare software is built specifically for Kenyan healthcare needs and payment systems.
Security concerns
Inadequate data protection and compliance measures put sensitive patient information at risk.
Values
The principles that guide us
Patient privacy first
We prioritize patient data security with encryption and security measures at every level of the platform.
Built for Kenya
From M-Pesa payments to local compliance, we understand and serve the Kenyan healthcare ecosystem.
Accessible healthcare
Our free tier ensures community practitioners can access modern healthcare tools regardless of budget.
Continuous innovation
We listen to our users and regularly improve the platform based on real-world feedback from clinicians.