They arrived at Shamba Events in Loresho in Numbers. Some came in cars and others on motorbikes. Others casually strolled in. But something unique about them struck me; they were all amputees. It was obvious that a unique event was taking place, for unique people.
As they walked, one could tell that some were struggling, especially those who were using crutches. It was obvious that they yearned to do a lot with their legs if given a chance. Men and women, young and old convened together, speaking in whispers, waiting for something important.
Then I realized that Circleg, a pioneering developer of holistic prosthetic care solutions, was around. It was clear from the widely spread banners. They were going to introduce the innovative Circleg One lower limb prosthetic into the African market through Kenya.
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The Circleg One was engineered to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by amputees in Africa, where access to advanced prosthetic technology has often been limited. This state-of-the-art prosthetic device was set to bridge the gap by offering affordable, accessible, and high-quality solutions to enhance the lives of amputees.
Circleg, a pioneering developer of holistic prosthetic care solutions, will introduce its innovative Circleg One lower limb prosthetic into the African market, during an exciting launch event on October 17th, in Nairobi.
The Circleg One is engineered to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by amputees in Africa, where access to advanced prosthetic technology has often been limited.
This state-of-the-art prosthetic device is set to bridge the gap by offering affordable, accessible, and high-quality solutions to enhance the lives of amputees.
“This has been a prayer all my life. That one day I will walk like other people, ditch the tedious crutches, and just be happy. Wanted to walk again and to run again… I never knew I could dance as a prosthetic user,” says Judith Akinyi.
“Circleg is deeply committed to empowering amputees and fostering a more inclusive society by actively working to reduce the stigma often associated with amputation. The organization is partnering with renowned organizations in the sector, such as Cure International and APDK to scale its impact and support amputees across Kenya,” said Simon Oschwald, co-founder, of business and communication at Circleg.
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