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The Department of Human Pathology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ephantus Njagi Chomba as the Department's new Chairman, marking a new chapter in its leadership.

Dr. Njagi assumes the chairmanship after Dr. Peter Maturi completes his tenure, during which he guided the Department. In his new role, Dr. Njagi will lead the Department in advancing its mandate in teaching, research, diagnostic services, and professional training.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) and Wondfo Biotech have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening training, research, knowledge exchange and professional development in pathology and laboratory sciences.

The Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the Department of Human Pathology and the Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative (KAVI)-Institute of Clinical Research, successfully hosted the Third Retinoblastoma (RB) Genetics Workshop on 23–24 July 2026. The workshop was held as part of the Velux Stiftung Retinoblastoma Genetics Project under the theme "Genetic Counseling and Interpretation of Genetic Results."

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Prof David Githongo Gatei who passed on 20th March 2026. Prof Gatei (DG) was a prominent Professor at the Department of Human Pathology. He was a part of the early and foundational academic leadership in UON’s medical school and helped build capacity in diagnostic pathology and laboratory medicine in Kenya.

A TRIBUTE TO PROF. GATEI.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) stood out in excellence as the best performing faculty in this year’s edition of the University’s Staff Recognition Awards.

Ever the beacon of scholarly and professional excellence in healthcare, the faculty emerged as the best performing faculty at the 2025-2026 Financial Year. This cemented the faculty as an embodiment of the standards to which the University aspires.

Among the nine Faculty members awarded for recording high ratings in their work, Mr. Charles Namutembi and Mr. Robert Sagara Barake represented the department.

The Faculty of Health Sciences was pleased to launch Day One of the Inborn Errors of Immunity Series, an important platform aimed at strengthening awareness, diagnosis, and management of primary immunodeficiency disorders.

It featured Dr. Anne Barasa, a Consultant Pathologist and Lecturer in the Thematic Unit of Immunology, Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi.

At the Kenya Association of Clinical Pathologists (KACP) Scientific Conference 2025, held on 31st November, Dr. Anne Barasa delivered an insightful presentation exploring the evolving landscape of modern transplant immunology.

Dr. Valerie Magutu, a consultant haematologist, delivered a compelling presentation during the Kenya Association of Clinical Pathologists (KACP) Annual Conference held at PrideInn Paradise, Shanzu, Mombasa, on 30th October.

Her session, titled “Approach to the Non-Malignant Marrow: The Not So Benign,” explored the crucial role of bone marrow examination in disease diagnosis, emphasizing that a bone marrow test is not just a report, it’s a comprehensive consultation.