London, September 8th — Kenyan health advocate and entrepreneur Ogweno Stephen continues to make waves in global innovation spaces through his participation in the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, hosted by Imperial College London—currently ranked among the top universities in the world.

As part of the fellowship’s inaugural cohort, Ogweno Stephen, founder and CEO of Lifesten Health and Stowelink Foundation, spent the past six months engaging in an intensive learning journey on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth. The capstone week in London marked the culmination of this program, providing fellows the rare opportunity to connect directly with Imperial’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

The week began with a transformative training on stage presence and pitch delivery, where fellows learned the art of captivating communication. One of the most memorable sessions was led by Richard McDougall of Breathe Magic, who used the craft of magic to teach founders how to control pacing, simplify complex messages, and focus on what truly matters when pitching to investors or partners. “It was fascinating to learn that powerful communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about saying what matters most,” said Ogweno.

Beyond training, Ogweno interacted with Imperial startup founders tackling global challenges—from health tech to sustainability—gaining insights into how academic ecosystems can drive innovation. “The exchange of ideas, support structures, and mentorship at Imperial were inspiring. It reinforced how the right ecosystem can accelerate innovation in Africa too,” he reflected.

A highlight of the program was meeting Janet Murray, his fellowship mentor and business coach, who played a key role in refining Lifesten Health’s strategy, business model, and fundraising plans. Ogweno credits her guidance for helping his health startup sharpen its focus on using digital tools to promote preventive healthcare across Africa.

For Ogweno Stephen, this experience signifies more than just a professional milestone—it’s a bridge connecting Kenyan health innovation with global entrepreneurship networks. As a Kenyan health advocate, he believes such opportunities are crucial for empowering founders to create scalable, sustainable solutions to pressing health challenges.

“The Imperial experience reminded me that innovation is not just about technology—it’s about people, collaboration, and the courage to keep building for impact,” Ogweno said.