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Penda, trusted by over 1,000,000+ patients across the country.
Save on average 2 hours 30 minutes by using Pigia Penda
Save on average 500-1000 KSH per visit by using telemedicine with drug delivery.
100% satisfaction
What does Penda treat effectively over the phone?
Specialist services
Home-based Covid-PCR test.
Do you need a Covid PCR test because you’re feeling sick, had a close contact, or have upcoming travel? We’ll come to you! Just hit us up on Chat Na Penda or Pigia Penda, and we’ll come to your house or workplace anywhere in Nairobi. Our lab technician will confirm your identity and collect your sample and take it immediately to our partner Metropolitan Hospital for processing. We’ll get your result within 12-24 hours over WhatsApp or email, and we’ll be sure you get your Trusted Traveler (TT) Code for travel.
Wellness Packages.
It’s better to find health problems before they start causing real problems. Our wellness packages involve screening tests for diabetes, kidney disease, cholesterol, and other medical problems. We can draw these labs for you in the comfort of your home
and provide a personalized wellness consultation over the phone to discuss your results. Available for individuals, families, and corporates.
Click here to see available options
Fill prescriptions.
Do you have a chronic condition where you need meds every month? Did you get a prescription from a private doctor? Get high-quality, genuine drugs delivered to you at home or at work. You can send us the prescription over WhatsApp, we’ll verify it and let you know the prices. You can pay via mPesa and have your drugs within 2 hours.
Second opinion services.
Did you get a diagnosis or treatment plan that you don’t understand? Are you wondering if you’re on the right treatment? You can confidentially send lab results, doctors’ notes, imaging studies, and prescriptions to our licensed physicians for review. After taking the time to learn what’s been done outside, one of our physicians will have a 30 minute call to hear more about your story and provide advice on the next steps.
Benefits
24/7 easy access to qualified medical service providers.
Free drug delivery to a location of your convenience.
Proactive management of noncommunicable illnesses (regular checkups and scheduled drug delivery).
Access to professional medical advice about sexual health, child care, and prenatal care.
Subscription plans that provide you and your family with affordable healthcare.
How it works
No application download, no registration, and no appointments are required.
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Chat with us via WhatsApp on +254207640471 or call us via +254207909045.
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Our certified medical provider will get back to you.
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Get your medication delivered to you at your preferred address..
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Or at a small extra fee, let us collect your sample from your home for further diagnostics.
Pigia Penda Subscription Plans
At Pigia Penda we know our patients’ health is their wealth. We designed Pigia Penda subscription plans from our patients’ voice, to offer convenience and peace of mind, with the assurance of your doctor in your hands for you and your family throughout the year.
Pigia Penda Unlimited
Individual
Ksh. 1,499/-
Benefits include:
Teleconsultation through the year
Medical advice/medication inquiries
Free physical consultation on appointment in our medical centers if needed
Free review on phone by our medical provider within 3 days on the same condition
Patient education shared via WhatsApp
Scheduled follow up on treatment from our medical provider
Laboratory requests & imaging requests by the provider
Referral to our specialists and diagnostic services for further management
Pigia Penda Unlimited
Individual Plus
Ksh. 2,499/-
Benefits include:
Pigia Penda Unlimited Individual package
Free drug delivery
Pigia Penda Unlimited
Family
Ksh. 2,999/-
Benefits include:
Teleconsultation through the year
Medical advice/medication inquiries
Free physical consultation on appointment in our medical centers if needed
Free review on phone by our medical provider within 3 days on the same condition
Patient education shared via WhatsApp
Scheduled follow up on treatment from our medical provider
Laboratory requests & imaging requests by the provider
Referral to our Specialists and diagnostic services for further management
Free access to childrens health clinician through the phone
Pigia Penda Unlimited
Family Plus
Ksh. 4,999/-
Benefits include:
Pigia Penda Unlimited Family Package
Free drug delivery
To Subscribe
Rapid Strep Test
Lipid Profile Test
Covid-19 PCR Test
Covid 19 Rapid Antigen Test
Lab Tests
What is a Lipid Profile Test?
It is a test that measures the amount of certain fat molecules(lipids) in your blood.
Why do the Test:
The test helps Identify the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain genetic diseases.
Sample Required: Blood sample: collected from the vein
Turn Around Time: 1 hour
Patient Preparation: Your doctor may advise that you fast prior to the test.
Test Price: KES 2500/-
What is a Rapid Strep Test?
The rapid strep test is used to detect streptococcus bacteria in the throat
Why do the Test:
The test differentiates between a viral and bacterial throat infection
Sample Required: Throat swab
Turn Around Time: 15 minutes
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Test Price: KES 1700/-
What is a Covid PCR Test?
A Covid Test that is able to detect tiny amounts of coronavirus at the time of Testing.
Why do the Test:
The test is recommended for international travel
It is also the Confirmatory Covid test after the Covid antibody or antigen test.
Sample Required: Nasal/Oral swab, or both
Turn around Time: 8-12 hrs
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol, Inform your doctor of any allergies or medical conditions before the test.
Test Price: KES 7000/-
What is a Covid19 Antigen Test?
A rapid test used to detect the coronavirus (sars cov-2 virus)
Why do the test:
The test is done If one is symptomatic of coronavirus, to detect whether the infection is present.
Sample Required: Nasal Swab
Turn Around Time: 30 minutes
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Test Price: KES 3500/-
What is a Renal Function Test?
These are blood tests that can help identify problems in the kidneys.
Why do the test:
The test is used to diagnose or rule out kidney infections.
Sample Required: A blood sample collected from the vein.
Turn Around Time: 1 hour
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Test Price: KES 2700/-
Renal Function Test
Liver Function Test
Hemoglobin A1c Test
H.Pylori Test
What is a Liver Function Test?
This is a blood test that measures the different enzymes, proteins and other substances produced by the liver
Why do the test:
The test is used to diagnose and monitor liver disease and damage
Sample Required: A blood sample collected from the vein.
Turn Around Time: 1 hour
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Price: KES 3500/-
What is a Hemoglobin A1c Test?
This is a test that tells the average blood sugar level over the past 2 to three months.
Why do the test:
The test is used to check for prediabetes.
In diabetic patients the test is used to monitor the condition and assess for any risks.
Sample Required: A blood sample collected from the vein.
Turn Around Time: 30 minutes
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Test Price: KES 2300/-
What is a H.pylori Test?
This is a test that detects the presence of a H.pylori infection(infection with H.pylori bacteria) in the gastrointestinal system.
Why do the test:
The test is used to detect gastritis or peptic ulcer disease.
Sample Required: Stool Sample.
Turn Around Time 30 minutes
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Test Price: KES 1750
What is a Complete/Full Blood Count?
This is a blood test that measures the different components of your blood.
Why do the test:
The test evaluates overall health and helps detect a wide range of disorders including anemia,infection or leukemia.
Sample Required: A blood sample collected from the vein.
Turn Around Time: 20 minutes
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Test Price: KES 1900/-
Complete/Full Blood Count
STI Screen
What is an STI Screen?
These are tests that detect sexually transmitted diseases: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, plus a Urine analysis test
Why do the test:
The test is used to detect selected sexually transmitted diseases
Sample Required:
Blood Sample.
Urine sample
Turn Around Time 1 hour
Patient Preparation: No specific patient preparation protocol is required.
Test Price: KES 3540/-
Frequently asked questions
Do you have any questions about Pigia Penda?
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You call, we treat! You can start a consultation by calling our Pigia Penda number (+254 20 7909045) or chatting us on WhatsApp (+254 20 7640471). Or, simply pay 195 KSH to till number 5163109. Within a few moments, you’ll get a call from one of Penda’s trusted healthcare providers who will get you feeling better in no time.
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Telemedicine is a service whereby clinicians assess your condition over the phone by asking you questions. By hearing your story in your words and asking you the right questions, we can often rule out dangerous conditions, make a diagnosis, and set you up with the right initial treatment. We’ll deliver drugs to you at work or at home so you can start getting better right away! If we need to see you in person for lab tests or to examine you physically, we’ll tell you – and we won’t charge you a consultation fee in our medical centres. If you feel like you’re not getting better after speaking to one of our providers over the phone, we’ll see you in person at no additional cost to you.
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Many conditions can be assessed and treated completely over the phone. We can normally evaluate common problems like headache, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, and urinary problems just by asking you the right questions. Sometimes, we may need to do further assessment by seeing you in person or in our lab. Luckily, the consultation fee at all of our 20 branches across Nairobi is waived if you come within 3 days of using Pigia Penda.
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While you are always welcome to come to our branches, our Pigia Penda patients love the convenience of getting treatment right away (no queues, no transport), they love the lower cost (Pigia Penda is cheaper than being seen in our facilities), and they love the experience (it’s so easy to do over the phone, without a need for future bookings or to download any new apps).
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Pigia Penda uses the same technology that is in our medical centers to treat you over the phone. And our clinicians are the same clinicians you would see in our medical centers with additional training in how to be effective over the phone.
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Your healthcare data is stored in the same state-of-the-art, HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based electronic medical record system as we use in our medical centres. It is not stored on hard copy, and the data is encrypted. Your medical information is anonymized when reviewed by our medical quality audit team.
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Pigia Penda could not be easier to use! If you know how to use a phone and how to use M-pesa for a till number, you can use Pigia Penda! Simply contact us by phone or by WhatsApp and we’ll walk you through the simple steps and get you talking with a trusted Penda healthcare provider in no time!
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Nothing! Call us now on Pigia Penda!