Latest News & Announcements

Professor Walter O. Mwanda is a leading Kenyan Haematologist, widely recognized for his dedication to advancing the care and understanding of blood disorders—especially sickle cell disease. In a recent appearance on Citizen TV’s Uliza Daktari segment on 21st September, Prof. Mwanda delivered an inspiring message of hope to patients and families affected by sickle cell disease. He emphasized that with proper management and lifestyle adjustments, individuals can live full, meaningful lives, stating:

Professor Alfred Kung’u is one of Kenya’s pioneering pathologists and a founding figure in the growth of pathology education at the University of Nairobi. He devoted his career to advancing medical training, diagnostic practice, and mentorship within the university and the wider medical community.

The University of Nairobi’s Department of Ophthalmology, in partnership with the Department of Human Pathology, organised the Annual Workshop for the Retinoblastoma Genetics Project held on 24th and 25th July 2025 at the KAVI-ICR Boardroom.

A good article by Dr. Peter Maturi, Chairman, Department of Human Pathology. His article on achieving universal health coverage in Kenya was posted in the Daily Nation Newspaper on 16th April 2025. He gives his perspective on how Kenya can align with the goals of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

View article https://nation.africa/kenya/brand-book/why-regulating-blood-and-transplant-services-ktta-uhc-5005560

The Association of Kenya Medical Laboratory Assessors (AKMLA) is dedicated to fostering a community of certified professionals committed to enhancing the standards and quality of medical laboratory assessments across Kenya.

On 13th June 2025, Dr. Josephine Rioki was elected as the Hon.National Treasurer AKMLA. 
 

Congratulations Dr. Rioki!

This years celebration of World Accreditation Day Dr. Josephine Rioki was honored by Kenya Accreditation Service as one of the top Accreditors from different categories on 9th June 2025.

Dr. Rioki was Awarded for Long Service Team Lead/Technical Assessor of the Year . 

Dr. Josephine N. Rioki wrapped up an inspiring presentation as the one of the speakers in the Pre-conference of the International Accreditation Conference on how accreditation is not about ticking boxes — it's about people.

“You cannot have accreditation without people… Sustaining it requires mentorship, fellowships, and continuous education.”

She also spoke with pride about representing Kenya on the global stage:

“When I work abroad, I carry the face of Kenya — and that face is trusted because of the standards we uphold.”

The Kenya National Public Health Institute host a meeting for stakeholders including Dr. Daniel Zuriel to convene an SRS design planning hackathon to translate situational assessment findings into system design requirements for mortality surveillance. 
 

This was hosted by the Director KNPHI MOH at Kyaka hotel, Machakos on Tuesday, 22nd to Friday 25th April

On Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, the Department was graced by a visiting Professor from Lecturio  GmbH, Germany, Prof. Lutz Mükke, to make a presentation on Next Generation digital education platforms for effective teaching of medical courses as well as secure online student evaluation (Examinations). He was welcomed by Dr. Micah Oyaro as the acting Chairman, Department of Human Pathology at the Prof. Kungu's Boardroom at 2pm.
 

The department welcomes the new Units Heads in the department;

1. Dr. Joseph Ndungu- Anatomic Pathology Unit
2. Dr. Valerie Magutu- Hematology and Blood Transfusion Unit
3. Dr. Zakayo Thaimutha- Clinical Chemistry Unit
4. Dr. Micah Oyaro- Immunlogy Unit
5. Dr. Josephine Rioki- Medical Laboratory Science Unit

Thank you for the good leadership to the previous Unit Heads, Dr. P. Okemwa, Dr. A. Barasa and Dr. J. Kuria.