Service Coverage
Ulcer Treatment Available Across Kenya
Kenya carries one of the world's highest burdens of Helicobacter pylori — the bacterium behind most stomach ulcers. Approximately 65% of the Kenyan population is infected, with urban centres like Nairobi recording over 87,774 diagnosed cases per year. Yet most Kenyans who visit a clinic leave with only a single acid-suppressing tablet and no eradication therapy.
UlCure closes that gap. Because our platform is a Progressive Web Application — not a physical clinic — it is available to every Kenyan with a phone and an M-Pesa account, regardless of county.
How UlCure Works From Anywhere
Any Android phone, any county
UlCure is built specifically for the phones most Kenyans own — Tecno Spark, Infinix Smart, Samsung A-series. It loads in under 2 seconds even on Safaricom 3G. You do not need a smartphone or fast internet.
M-Pesa nationwide
Payment is KES 50 via M-Pesa STK push — the same flow you use to buy airtime. There is no bank card required. Safaricom M-Pesa covers all 47 counties, so if you can top up, you can pay for a plan.
No clinic visit required
The entire process — symptom assessment, plan generation, and follow-up reminders — happens on your phone. You answer 6 questions, pay KES 50, and receive a personalised treatment plan within seconds.
Available in Major Cities and Counties
As a digital platform, UlCure works in all 47 Kenyan counties. Below are the major population centres where we have seen the greatest need for H. pylori eradication guidance.
Nairobi
87,774+ diagnosed cases annually
Mombasa
Coastal region, high prevalence in dense areas
Kisumu
Western Kenya, significant H. pylori burden
Nakuru
Rift Valley hub, serves surrounding counties
Eldoret (Uasin Gishu)
North Rift economic centre
Thika (Kiambu)
Periurban Nairobi corridor
Machakos
Lower Eastern Kenya
Nyeri
Central Kenya highlands
Kakamega
Western Kenya, densely populated
Garissa
North Eastern region
Embu
Eastern Kenya
Meru
Mount Kenya region
Kisii
Nyanza, high H. pylori prevalence reported
Malindi
Coastal Kenya
Kitale (Trans Nzoia)
North Western Kenya
Bungoma
Western Kenya, border region
Kericho
Tea belt, Rift Valley
Narok
Mara region
Nanyuki (Laikipia)
Central Kenya
Lamu
Coastal region
The Scale of the Problem in Kenya
KEMRI (Kenya Medical Research Institute) data consistently shows H. pylori prevalence well above the global average of 44%. The infection spreads easily through contaminated water and shared utensils — everyday realities in high-density neighbourhoods across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and peri-urban settlements nationwide.
The consequence is chronic, recurrent stomach pain that many Kenyans normalise and treat with antacids indefinitely. Without proper eradication therapy, the bacterium persists and the ulcer returns. UlCure's approach addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Whether you are in a Nairobi estate, a Mombasa flat, or a rural home in Kisii or Turkana — if you have a phone signal and M-Pesa, you have access to the same quality of guidance.
Get Your Treatment Plan Today
Answer 6 questions. Pay KES 50 via M-Pesa. Receive a personalised plan in seconds — available to read offline from anywhere in Kenya.
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