Judith Oketch
Judith Oketch is a trailblazing social entrepreneur who founded Ambulex Solutions, a game-changing emergency medical response provider dedicated to making life-saving care affordable, accessible, and timely across Kenya. Drawing on over eight years of experience in project management, health advocacy, and women and youth empowerment, Judith leads the company in formulating strategy and overseeing operations.
Her passion for healthcare innovation stems from a deeply personal and transformative moment. Raised in Kibra — one of Africa’s largest informal settlements — Judith witnessed the devastating consequences of violence and the absence of emergency care, inspiring her to create Ambulex as a movement for change.
Under her leadership, Ambulex has mobilized ambulances equipped with advanced medical tools, formed partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and communities, and developed technology-driven tools to streamline dispatch and response—dramatically improving emergency outcomes for vulnerable populations.
In 2025, Judith’s impact expanded further through the launch of ShieldLine, a pioneering initiative in partnership with Thalia Psychotherapy. ShieldLine delivers mental health screening and therapy to Kenya’s emergency responders, acknowledging and addressing the psychological toll of their critical work.
Judith Oketch exemplifies resilience, compassion, and innovation—using emergency healthcare as a pathway to equity, saving lives and restoring dignity across Kenyan communities.