After losing her father to a perforated stomach ulcer, Silantoi began researching foods linked to digestive health.
Juliet Silantoi quit Kenya's banking sector to launch Kefir milk, a probiotic drink with anti-H.pylori properties. Gut-health is an emerging healthtech segment; the shift signals rising founder interest in preventive health products beyond traditional pharma channels.
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Tuesday, June 02, 2026
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Juliet Koikai, displays some of her products at her small firm in Pipeline, Nakuru County on May 30, 2026. She is the proprietor of Kefir milk, a probiotic product with anti-Hpylori effect. Photo credit:
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