Breaking Barriers, Building Independence

Transforming manual wheelchairs into powered mobility solutions for Kenya's 1.16 million citizens with mobility disabilities.

Through innovative engineering and sustainable design, Tusonge develops affordable wheelchair attachments that restore independence, create economic opportunities, and build safer communities across East Africa.

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Tusonge hero — wheelchair on Kenyan terrain

The Mobility Crisis in Kenya

In Kenya, mobility shouldn't determine destiny. Yet for 1.16 million citizens with mobility disabilities, physical barriers become life-limiting obstacles to education, employment, and safety.

1.16 million

Kenyans face daily mobility barriers

66%

live in rural areas with inadequate infrastructure

10.45%

Persons With Disability unemployment vs 5.2% national average

83%

lifetime sexual abuse risk for women with disabilities

Engineered to connect in seconds

Align the front module with the wheelchair frame
Secure the universal clamps for a stable lock
Engage power — roll forward with confidence

Three Innovations, One Mission

Tusonge develops three wheelchair attachments that transform standard manual wheelchairs into powered mobility solutions, designed for Kenya's terrain and social context.

Phase 1: Front-Attachment (2025)

All-terrain powered front wheel; 15–25km range; climbs 50% inclines; recycled battery power.

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Phase 2: Rear-Attachment (2026)

Closed spaces power assist for urban mobility; modular design with smaller footprint; 20km range; lightweight 7kg; highly maneuverable.

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Phase 3: AI Stairs-Climbing (2027)

Affordable Stair-Climbing Wheelchair; For safe, autonomous stair navigation.

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Building Measurable Change

6,000

users empowered (target)

40%

employment increase (target)

25%

reduction in GBV incidents (target)

1,000+ t

e-waste recycled (planned)