Our Story

Wekume was born from a deeply personal place. Our founder, Joshua Walusimbi, lost his older sister while she was a university student in Uganda. Like many young people, she entered adulthood without the tools or support to navigate her sexual and reproductive health. She contracted HIV, became pregnant, and passed away before she could reach her dreams.

Years later, when Joshua entered university, he saw the same patterns repeating. Friends were struggling with preventable SRH complications—unintended pregnancies, STIs, mental health crises—all in silence. There was no safe, stigma-free space to ask questions or seek support.

Joshua had been fortunate. As a teenager, he was introduced to sexual health education through his church. That knowledge empowered him to make informed choices and avoid the hardships so many of his peers were facing. He knew things had to change.

That’s why he founded Wekume, a youth-led initiative and digital platform that empowers university students to take control of their sexual and reproductive health with confidence, dignity, and support.

Through features like SafeChat, QuickTest, and our Circumcision appointment scheduler, Wekume offers students discreet, trusted access to professional help and resources.

Our name, Wekume, means “Protect Yourself.” That’s our mission—and our promise.

Download Wekume APP

The Wekume Mobile App is a cutting-edge solution designed to provide easy access to essential sexual and reproductive health services for university students and young adults. This innovative app makes it easy to make appointments, order supplies and make connections with essential medical professionals.