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.