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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
May 6, 2026
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Beyond the plate: Vertical Lake sets sights on new medical innovations
As regional leaders and changemakers gathered in Nairobi for the 2026 World Health Summit Regional Meeting last week to strengthen Africa’s health systems, just 50 kilometres from the capital in Ongata Rongai, a homegrown innovation is drawing attention beyond the borders. In..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan innovation Vertical Lake, a land-based aquaculture system, is expanding beyond sustainable fish production to develop groundbreaking medical products.
- The venture is exploring the use of fish by-products like bones and scales to create medical supplies, including collagen-based wound treatments and sutures.
- Led by founder and CEO Jack Oyugi and clinician Jeff Olwero, the project aims to address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and improve patient recovery.
- Vertical Lake also produces organic fertiliser from fish waste and is seeking regulatory approvals for its medical and cosmetic applications.
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