KELIN is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting health and human rights both nationally and regionally. The organization works with communities to demand accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare while advocating for legal and policy reforms that enhance public health systems.
KELIN has been actively involved in legal and policy advocacy to improve healthcare access in Kenya and the broader region. In 2019, the organization collaborated on a study examining the use of TRIPS flexibilities in Kenya and Uganda, identifying key challenges and opportunities for increasing access to medicines for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis, and non-communicable diseases.
KELIN has played a critical role in advancing policy dialogue, research, and advocacy efforts related to intellectual property (IP) rights and access to medicines. The organization continues to advocate for the use of TRIPS flexibilities and the removal of legal barriers to local pharmaceutical production. With its strong expertise in IP, legal reform experience, regional partnerships, and credibility among health stakeholders at multiple levels, plays a leading role in efforts to improve healthcare access and affordability.