London, September 11th — At the heart of London’s Woburn House, Kenyan health advocate and entrepreneur Ogweno Stephen joined other leading innovators from across the Commonwealth to explore one powerful question: How can entrepreneurship be a vehicle for development?

Speaking at the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship panel organized by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and Imperial Enterprise Lab, Ogweno Stephen, founder of Lifesten Health, shared his insights on how entrepreneurship can drive sustainable development—particularly through health innovation. His participation placed Kenya on the global stage alongside entrepreneurs from India, Nigeria, and Tanzania who are redefining how business can solve real social problems.

In his remarks, Ogweno highlighted how Lifesten Health, an AI-powered preventive health platform, is revolutionizing how people manage their well-being across Africa. The platform provides rapid health diagnostics, personalized wellness plans, and gamified health challenges—making healthcare not just accessible but engaging. “Entrepreneurship is not just about building companies; it’s about solving the challenges that hold communities back,” Ogweno emphasized during the session.

The panel, chaired by Professor Parmjit Jat of the CSC and featuring Dr. Shamsul Karim from the University of Essex, focused on the intersection of innovation, inclusion, and resilience. Entrepreneurs shared how their ventures are addressing issues like food security, clean energy, affordable housing, and public transport. Ogweno’s contribution stood out for its focus on digital health innovation and its role in reducing the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) across developing nations.

Drawing from his journey as a Kenyan health advocate, Ogweno reflected on how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for public health transformation: “For Africa, entrepreneurship is not just an economic pathway—it’s a public health solution. By empowering local innovators, we can build systems that keep people healthy before they get sick.”

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, now in its inaugural year, brings together visionary founders who are using technology and creativity to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ogweno’s participation underscores Kenya’s growing reputation as a hub for health innovation and youth-led entrepreneurship in the Global South.

As the discussion concluded, one theme echoed strongly—entrepreneurship, when purpose-driven, can transform societies. For Ogweno Stephen, this means using data, AI, and creativity to improve lives, strengthen communities, and create a healthier, more resilient future for all.