Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation

The Kiserem Epilepsy awareness foundation is a non-profit making organization which increases societal awareness of epilepsy. Kiserem Epilepsy Awareness Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of people living with epilepsy in Kenya in a holistic and integrated manner. The Kiserem Epilepsy Awareness Foundation was established in Kiambu, Kenya, in 2016 by Fred Kiserem after he was diagnosed with epilepsy while working in Iraq. After returning back to his home; Kenya, he decided to start a program on epilepsy to create awareness about epilepsy in the community after experiencing rejection, misinformation and misconceptions regarding epilepsy in the society. Many people confuse epilepsy with witchcraft, demon possession and worms in the brain. They also often think that it's contagious and the punishment of a God. Instead of going for reliable medical treatment, 80% of Kenyans makes use of the herbalist (Daily Nation, April 9) and we are here to turn all of this around.