MariTest
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About
MariTest is a non-invasive, AI-powered diagnostic device that detects malaria from a simple finger touch, no blood, needles, or laboratory required. It uses biosensors to identify paramagnetic signals from hemozoin, a malaria-specific biomarker, delivering accurate results in under five minutes. Designed for frontline use, it works offline, requires minimal training, and produces zero medical waste. By integrating real-time data into public health systems, MariTest improves outbreak response and brings life-saving diagnostics to remote, underserved communities
Team
Hakim Nakaana Kakooza
African Leadership University
Hakim Kakooza is a multi award winning biotech innovation leader and Founder and CEO of MariTest, delivering AI powered, non invasive malaria diagnostics for remote and underserved communities. He developed a device that returns accurate results in under five minutes, validated in over 1,800 lab studies. Hakim partners with community health teams and public health agencies to enable early diagnosis, real time surveillance, and faster treatment decisions. His work has been recognized by TechCrunch, the University of Oxford, Yale University, ASME ISHOW, Prototypes for Humanity, and the Moonshot Awards. He champions equitable diagnostics and data informed public health across Africa.
Stanley Koigi Kinyajui
African Leadership University
Stanley Kinyanjui is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Maritest, a pioneering medtech company leveraging AI-powered devices for the early diagnosis of malaria. With a background in entrepreneurial leadership from the African Leadership University, he combines financial expertise with human-centered design to drive organizational growth and innovation. At Maritest, Stanley has led critical initiatives, including ISO certification readiness, value chain analysis, and risk management planning, building a strong foundation for scale and impact. His ability to bridge finance, strategy, and technology positions him as a dynamic leader advancing transformative healthcare solutions across Africa and globally.