African scientists solving an African problem.
We don't study these diseases from a distance. We work where they are.
Team
Small team. Published science. Nothing outsourced.
Lum Abienwi Ambe, PhD
Founder & CEO
Cameroonian molecular biologist. Won the grants, ran the research, and delivered the world's first urine antigen dipstick for Riverblindness. 2026 African STARS Fellow.
Mbah Clarisse Engowei, PhD
Clinical & Regulatory Lead
Takes RiverKit through clinical validation and the regulatory path it needs to be used at scale across the continent.
Position open
Business Lead
We’re hiring
To take RiverKit from validated prototype to ministries, NGOs and clinics across the continent.
Advisors
Professor Faustin Kamena
Molecular Biology & Parasitology Expert
About
Diagnostics designed for where the patients are.
What we're building
A family of sub-dollar dipsticks for the diseases that actually burden Africa — starting with Riverblindness, designed from day one for the clinic with no electricity.
Why we'll win
We are African scientists solving an African problem from inside it. We know the field conditions, the health systems and the ministries — because we work in them.
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