KNH NEWSLINE EDITION 4

Strength of a Woman

Editor’s note p.2

Strength of a woman p.3-7

President Ruto makes an impromptu visit to MMUH p.8

Milestones of the nursing administration at KNH p.9

Art of vein puncture p 10

Be kind, let’s practice humanity p.11

Mountain tales with a unity of purpose: KPCC team climbs Mount Longonot p.12-13

Preparing for the unexpected, protecting the vulnerable p.14-15

MMUH staff holds inaugural Kamukunji p.16

Our story in pictures p.17

Daimlar Motorsports Kenya thrill patients with Motorsport Rides p.18

Positive mentions from KNH socials p.18

MJUE MWANASOKA WA KNHFC UK.19

Birthday Wishes p. 20-21

Comic zone p. 22

Dear Colleagues,

On 8th March, the world marked International Women’s Day (IWD). This event has taken place for over a century, with the first happening in the year 1911. IWD belongs to all women, and at KNH, it is another great opportunity to embrace fellow women by appreciating the effort they put in place to ensure the Hospital executes its vision of being a world-class patient-centered specialized care hospital.

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Dave Opiyo , Edel Q. Mwende,Verah Mugambi, Linnette Leyi, Winfred Gumbo , Yvonne Gichuru,Shiphrah Njeri, Luke Kung’u, & Steve Arwa

Stories:

Philip Etyang, Luke Kung’u, Yvonne Gichuru, Verah Mugambi, Shiphrah Njeri, Edel Q. Mwende, Linnette Leyi, Winfred Gumbo, Petterson Njogu, Moses Njomo, Jacqueline Ngure & Steve Arwa

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I would like to encourage each one of us to also embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. Equity and inclusion, are the glue that hold diversity together at our various workstations. Without an equitable workplace and equal opportunity to resources and success for all, the playing field is not equal and therefore cannot foster a diverse or inclusive environment.

The management recognizes and appreciates the women who in their various areas of jurisdiction and specialties, go an extra mile beyond the call of duty to give exemplary results and would like to encourage others to follow suit.

Above all, let us strive to embrace equity everywhere, won’t we?

You can access all KNH Newsline and Newsletter publications online at: https://bit.ly/3uQGCcI

Dr. Irene Inwani, OGW Senior Director Clinical Services Kenyatta National Hospital.

Strength of a woman

By Yvonne Gichuru, Winfred Gumbo & Moses Njomo

Imagine a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together and collectively we can forge women’s

equality by raising awareness about discrimination, and taking action to drive gender parity and inclusion.

International Women’s Day, marked annually on 8th March is a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women globally.

The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

I started working at KNH in 2020. My responsibilities include getting transport requests and assigning different drivers based on specific tasks. I also write reports about the vehicles; the fuel consumption and the spare parts required.

The KNH transport sector is mainly male-dominated as it is the norm in society for male individuals to work in such areas but this has not stopped me.

When I reported for the first time, I felt like I was not supposed to be there. It gave me chills! “Is there a way I am supposed to dress when I am surrounded

This year’s theme for International Women’s day is #EmbraceEquity.

Newsline interviewed some of the women in KNH who go beyond limits through their various roles in the Hospital hence making it a better place.

Read on ...

the environment where I work is very accommodating. They tend to now see me as a flower. I am always smiling and I talk to everyone and this has helped me work.

I think the bias has reduced over the years. This is because there are grounds where women were not fit to be there but nowadays it has become easier- I think because of women’s empowerment. Women are showing up, they are more confident. They tend to now fit in. Women have started getting incorporated into most tasks that were initially set aside for men.

I have been accommodated in the department. When the work environment is not conducive, we talk to the bosses and the issue is addressed. Communication makes our work and relationships easier.

At first, I felt like it was overwhelming since we worked even during the weekends but I love what I do. This makes me stay focused. I do not have to be forced to do what I am required to do.

Being a woman entails a lot, especially because women are natural caregivers; it is an inherent trait. It means being able to nurture and bring out the best in them.

To be able to be felt deeply and understood by others and also to explore fashion.

I am a free-spirited being despite the challenges I faced in my early stages of life. I lost my mom when I was 6 years but that has not put me down. When you lose a mother, most people get depressed, they do not get to be themselves because they do not have a person to rely on. I know God has His reasons as to why that had

to happen. I thank God for that. Equity is getting an equal opportunity for both the boy and the girl child. As far as equity is concerned, it has led to the rise of women in higher ladders of leadership.

As much as women are caregivers, going to work and taking care of the home, equity has established a better community.

Women have to push themselves to be equal to men, but we can never be equal. We are fighting to show that in as much as we are not equal, we can still do it.

My hobbies include music, traveling, and reading novels I am also a biker. I believe God allows you to do what you love. When I started here, I did not know I would be pushed to the transport section where I get to see manual cars, get to try manual transmissions, etc.

Motorbikes have been something I have loved since I was young. I love to see how the bikes veer off. I believe that one day I will own one and explore that mission.

International Women’s Day is a great day to embrace women and bring out the best in them. Women are here to be heard and the world has so much in store for them.

As a young woman, I trust that the opportunity KNH has given me is going to mentor me to become greater in the future. This is just the beginning as I have seen so many women strive and I look up to them.

To other women in KNH, I urge you to take the opportunity the Hospital gives you to make yourself a better person. Follow your purpose and do not get tired of searching for it.

Agatha Binyanya Mecha - Clerical Officer, Transport Section; Administration, Welfare & Housing department

I have worked at KNH for 2yrs. First of all, I thank God for creating me a woman. Working at the Farewell Home is not an easy job for women, this makes me special. I am a mother to a boy so I feel so honored to take care of him. I balance both work and parental duties and this makes me special.

My biggest achievement is reaching 31 years, being a mother, and also being employed as many people do not have jobs currently.

One of the main challenge I face is being asked why I do what is considered a man’s job in society. Women are special because they are compassionate. I work with men who have embraced me as one of their own. We do similar jobs, and despite the challenges I faced in the beginning, the men embraced me to do the same job as them.

They embraced me in handling procedures such as postmortem which is quite complex. We are living

in a society where we should prioritize equity.

I was driven by a very personal reason to change the norm that what I do is mainly meant for men. I have passion for this work and I want to make other ladies out there know that as a woman you can do the same work as me.

Also taking care of both the dead and the bereaved has been the biggest motivator for me. I lost my sister and when she was brought home for burial, she was not as presentable in death as I expected her to be, I always take care of the dead as I would have liked my sister to be taken care of. I wish I could be there for my sister when she died in 2009. I would like to tell other women to look at themselves as important people in society and not let anything stop them from doing whatever they set to do. They should go for what they want and follow their dreams as nothing is impossible. They can do what men can do.

Rachel Wamaitha Waweru, Painter- Facilities and Services department

I have worked at KNH for the last 24 years whereby I was first deployed at the Farewell Home. I then moved to the clinics and wards. I, later on, worked at Kenyatta Prime Care Centre (KPCC) for seven (7) years before I went to maintenance in November last year. I am currently at the staff clinic on behalf of a colleague who is currently away from duty.

Being a woman has helped me my entire lifetime. I have taken my children to school and fed them. To date, I am taking my grandchildren to school because of the same job.

I have been able to enjoy my work despite working with a lot of men. It is my daily bread. I am also a mother of two boys.

What makes women special is their ability to go out there and do any job. It gives them courage. Some of the challenges I face as a woman at work include climbing the ladders or their unavailability. I have however done it despite all. Also, the paint is normally very strong, however, the management provides us with

milk to drink after work daily. The hospital further looks after our health whenever we fall sick.

I also enjoy cleaning my house and painting it while not at work. I am passionate about painting, going to church, and reading the Bible. Equity to me means helping each other with what we have so that we are equitable. I appreciate the equity the men in my department have embraced me with by helping me out with some challenging tasks.

I would like to encourage other female KNH staff to not despise their jobs; be it carpentry, masonry, or construction, just do it with joy since this will bring a lot of positive results. There is no particular work designated for women. All a man can do a woman can do. Lastly, they should be aggressive and not only wait for employment.

Christine Juma - Farewell Home Attendant

Amondi

- Senior Office Assistant, Administration, Welfare and Housing department

I have worked at KNH for 12 years where I started as a support staff. What I love most about being a woman is the fact that I am married with 3 kids. I love raising my children and taking care of my family. Aside from work, I enjoy traveling. I am a choir member at St. Luke’s Church.

I also love being a role model at my work. I think what makes me special as a woman can be seen through my actions; how I treat and interact with people in a patient and understanding way. The way you carry

yourself and the ability to give birth and raise children and nurture a family, in general, is what makes other women special too.

I believe I am dedicated to the work I do as I always strive to reach my targets. This will help me to also grow to a higher position.

I would like to tell other women that if you are lucky to get a job in whichever rank, you should be grateful. Let us all take care of our jobs and go out of our way to do what is required of us.

I have been working at KNH for the last 8 years. I am a trained Nurse Aid by profession. I am someone

technical, flexible, and creative at the same time.

I am a young mother to a teenage boy. I thank God for having given me the grace to do so. Bringing him up is my biggest achievement so far. I am a social person so I like being around fellow young women; mentoring and nurturing them in their daily life activities and challenges. I present myself well at work around my colleagues and family and this too is an achievement for me.

The experience has not been easy but through God’s grace, I have managed to handle it. A&E is the face of the hospital and as a Patient Porter, one sees a lot based on the cases handled by the department. Most people tend to undermine Patient Porters, at first I underwent a lot of challenges but with time it has gotten better.

I also like listening to loud and booming R&B music and

swimming.

What makes women special is their ability to multitask; a woman can be going through so much but they can do a lot at once. They plan themselves well to achieve these. Giving birth to a new life also makes them special and even being called mothers makes them special. Many women are also excellent communicators and the ability to express themselves well makes them overcome a lot of challenges.

Embracing equity to me means women will hold each other in fairness and impartiality. We should embrace and hold ourselves responsible for the activities expected of us.

I encourage other women to be each other’s keepers and embrace equity in togetherness. We need to appreciate our uniqueness in body features and present ourselves responsibly.

Eunice

Connie Munyiva Mutua - Patient Porter, Accident & Emergency (A&E) department

I have been at KNH for about 2 years. At the moment I am based in the hot kitchen - cooking hot dishes. Here mostly, the men do the grilling but given a chance I can also do it. I love what I do and in another life, I would still do this.

Aside from being a cook, I am also passionate about singing, I conduct the youth choir at our local church. I wear many hats. I believe we should use our God-given talents and multiply them.

With the teamwork from my colleagues, things have been good, I have been able to share my experience from where I came from which was in a hotel setup, which is quite different from a hospital setup.

What I love most about being a woman is the ability to multitask both at work and at home. As a working

woman, I can comfortably provide for my family.

I think what makes women special is the ability to be patient and persevere through hardships. This is a God-given ability.

What a man can do a woman can do better; if women are challenged to do tasks that according to society are meant for men, we can do it too –even better.

My message to other women as we celebrate International Women’s day is that we should work hard, embrace and help each other. Let us not pull each other down, let us work together and through this I know we can achieve so many things together. We can be able to go to greater heights, and given a chance, we can even go further. We are superwomen!

Ms. Catherine Njoroge Clinical Psychologist

Ms. Stella Githaiga Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Coordinator

Ms. Mercy Chebet Customer Care Officer, Human Resource

Ms. Rebecca Muturi Senior Assistant Partnership & Resource Mobilization Officer

Ms. Lilian Bii Security & Safety Warden II

Vivian Atieno Chepkosgei - Cook, Senior Staff Canteen

Ms. Purity Aluhabha Medical Engineering Technologist III

Ms. Evelyn Wasike Deputy Chief Radiographer

Ms. Sheila Lunani Administrative Officer, Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

Ms. Cynthia Cherono Marketing & Communication Officer

Ms. Rose Njogu Senior Assistant Partnership & Resource Mobilization Officer

Ms. Beatrice Ogutu Principal Nursing Officer - Medicine (Level 8)

Ms. Alice Mwikali Senior Office Assistant, Administration, Welfare and Housing Department

Ms. Mitchelle Awuor Cook, Sisters Mess Canteen

Ms. Naomi Kiarie Nurse In charge, Pediatric demonstration Unit (Immunization clinic)

President Ruto makes an impromptu visit to MMUH

By Jacqueline Ngure

The President of the Republic of Kenya H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto made a surprise visit to Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital in Kariobangi on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

The President, who had been attending the launch of the Nairobi Rivers Commission next door at Kariobangi North Primary School, made a brief stopover at MMUH where he was received by MMUH Management, led by Director, Clinical & Nursing Services Dr. Robai and Head of Finance & Admin. Services Mr. Peter Kamau.

The President toured several units of the facility while interacting with patients and hospital staff, and pledged his support to the facility to effectively serve the people.

Milestones of the nursing administration at KNH

By Philip Etyang

Florence Nightingale, a British nurse, social reformer, and statistician, developed a foundational philosophy of nursing that is still in place today. She theorized that the environment of the patient should be changed to allow for nature to work on the patient.

The Nursing Division within Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) over the years has maintained a high standard of nursing care, based on respect for the dignity and worth of every individual.

Nursing is an essential social service that is directed to the promotion of health, the prevention of disease, and caring for patients of all ages and in all stages of illness of all kinds. One of the nursing philosophies which KNH takes at heart is that every patient deserves the basic right to participate in his/her care.

Nursing recognizes the obligation to restore the patient/client to the best possible state of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health.

Over the years, the Nursing Division at KNH has shown its commitment to effective cooperation in the coordination of nursing services with other members of the health team which includes the Ministry of Health.

The school of Nursing in KNH started from humble beginnings with only dressers being the main trainees and has progressed today to the height of offering specialized courses within the field of nursing. In the beginning, the nurses working in the Hospital were recruited from Britain. Initially, African staff were only recruited as dressers for Wards, and causality.

Today, a nurse is a professional who has undergone a prescribed training program and is enrolled or registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Nursing Administration

By 1953, the number of nurses at the then King George VI Hospital stood at 27 European nursing sisters and 462 dressers who were mainly of African descent. Before independence, the heads of the Nursing department in the Hospital were known as matrons-in-charge

before changing to Chief Nurses. The following were the matrons who headed the Hospital before independence;

1953-1959- Miss S.B. Rees

1960-1961-Miss G. Parsons

1962-1963- Miss I. Race

1964-1970- Miss C.R. Richmond

In 1963, soon after the country gained independence, the African nurses who had trained at KNH had gained sufficient experience to enable them to take up responsible positions in nursing. This led to the gradual phasing out of the European sisters.

Within the same year, Miss Margaret Koinange, who had briefly worked at the King George VI Hospital was appointed Matron-in-Chief, becoming the first African to hold the highest post in the profession in the country. In 1966, Mrs. Nyoike joined KNH as an Assistant Matron.

In 1970, four years later, Mrs. Nyoike took over from Miss Richmond as the Matron-in-Charge of the Hospital. In 1976, the title of the Matron-in-charge was changed to Deputy Chief Nursing Officer.

In the search for excellence in the provision of nursing care, the nursing administration at KNH has employed several models of nursing practice.

These models include: -

(i) Task Allocation: This is where a nurse is allocated a task to perform on all patients in the ward for example dressing of wounds, administration of medications,

theatre cases, etc.

(ii) Team Nursing: This is where a group of nurses works together to accomplish a common goal. For example, in the provision of care to a patient, the team leader becomes responsible for the decision-making of the patient’s care, supervision, and coordination of the activities of the team members. This model is ideal when there is a shortage of nurses. Team nursing emphasizes the division of labor to economically and efficiently perform a variety of tasks. However, there are limitations in team nursing. There is no established relationship between the nurse and the patient and no particular nurse can be held accountable for the quality of care that a patient receives. In such a case, no specific nurse can experience the satisfaction of knowing that his/her care caused a major difference in the patient/ client’s well-being.

iii) Primary Nursing: Primary nursing practice was introduced in KNH in 1993. It is comprehensive, clientcentered care, given by a nurse who acts autonomously and assumes full accountability for the quality of care given. It emphasizes a one-to-one relationship between the nurse and the client and continuity of care as long as the client needs it.

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A Nurse attending to a staff patient

Art of vein puncture

By Moses Njomo

Clad in scrubs they could pass for doctors or nurses going about their whereabouts in the hospital, but a phlebotomist is neither of the two.

A phlebotomist is a medical professional who is trained to perform blood draws on children and adults. They collect and prepare blood for testing so it can be analyzed in a medical laboratory.

Their role is key when it comes to a patient’s diagnosis and overall recovery. I engaged Ms. Irene Mwaura a good-spirited phlebotomist dispensing her duties in the medical wards of the hospital.

Why did you become a phlebotomist?

I always had an interest in working in the medical industry so after looking at the options available I settled for it.

What is your favourite part about being a phlebotomist?

I consider myself a socially available human being, so in my element, I enjoy interacting with different patients especially those admitted to the wards fostering friendships and contributing to their overall recovery. It gives me pleasure.

What is the most challenging part of being a phlebotomist?

Drawing blood entails puncturing the skin and veins and this can be a painful experience to the patients, especially those who have repeat tests and children. Although, the process takes the shortest time possible I dislike being in a position that inflicts pain on a fellow human being.

Tell me about your first experience drawing blood.

That was a scary experience. I had not built confidence and I panicked during the process. I used the wrong gauge of needle and in the end, I did not remove the tourniquet after withdrawing blood. I just withdrew the needle and blood splashed all over leaving a mural of blood all over my lab coat. The patient was infuriated.

How do you handle a distressed

patient?

In most instances, I start with general conversations trying to divert the patients from what is going to happen to ease their tension, slowly I begin to explain to them what is going to happen and why it is important. I also assure them it will take the shortest time possible.

What do you do if you do not find a vein?

As a phlebotomist, you are only allowed to prick a patient twice continuously. If you cannot find a vein, you are allowed to seek help from a nurse or a medical doctor.

Do you have experience drawing blood from ill and geriatric patients?

Yes, I do. In the medical wards, most patients are of this nature. Drawing blood from such patients is easier with experience and understanding of the vein anatomy because these patients have weak and collapsed veins.

What is your biggest strength?

I have mastered the art of vein puncture very well.

What is your greatest weakness? When I lose a patient, it affects me and it takes time for me to recover.

How do you remain focused under stress?

The medical field is draining. I normally give myself numerous pep talks to remain focused.

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A doctor draws blood from a patient. The process is known as Phlebotomy

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Ms. Irene Mwaura - Phlebotomist

Be kind, let’s practice humanity

By Shiphrah Njeri

We are born humans in this worldly existence but the choice for being humane is a conscious one. Humanity is slowly eroding; factors contributing to this development could be negative social media, increased acts of crime, and wars like the present one in Ukraine. Humans treating each other inhumanely seem to be the norm. Humanity is the idea of collective good and consciousness which makes us humane and explores the divinity within us. When we embrace the values of compassion and empathy we become humane and serve humanity rising above parochial interests.

The mainstream media exaggerate matters to gain market share; bad news and fear sell, and good news doesn’t. Where to start? Again, it would be imprudent to pretend that this question can be answered in a short story, for altering cultural beliefs requires extensive and deliberate critique. But I will give a suggested starting point, one among many possibilities. This story is little more than a reflection—and a personal one at that.

We are all working in this great institution, serving humanity. Our clients are the special kind, I will refer to them as such since nobody, and not even we want to be in a hospital bed.

Apart from discharging our duties as per the cascaded performance contract, how about we spread some warmth to our patients? By making sure that whatever questions the visitors may raise, then as an officer, you will be able to answer and if not, inform the client of the best responder.

It is about going the extra mile. This will make the visitor/patient calm, reduce their anxiety, and in so doing restore faith in getting well faster.

The next time you are attending to that patient/visitor make them smile. Beyond the duties of a busy nurse in a ward full of people

who are wounded and need your total attention could you try to be kind to them? As we navigate through our social media pages, it is so refreshing seeing the positive feedback. But also very heartbreaking seeing bad reviews from our clients complaining of a rude officer. Let’s all strive to have zero complaints of rude behavior as KNH employees.

Good deeds need not take much time or cost any money. Evidence shows that helping others can also benefit our own mental health and well-being. For example, it can reduce stress as well as improve mood, self-esteem, and happiness we all want that don’t we?

It’s important to make sure

we don’t overdo it. Think about ourselves too. If we find we are giving too much of ourselves or have gone beyond our means, it’s a good time to take a step back.

It is very easy to give away all of our energy, especially if we are finding things hard ourselves and want to focus on others. Leave enough time and space for you –kindness has to start with you.

Kindness should be built into business decisions, government policy, and other official systems in a way that supports everyone’s mental health and also reduces discrimination and inequality. That can start with individual commitments to showing kindness in our words and our actions.

Mountain tales with a unity of purpose: KPCC team climbs Mount Longonot

By Petterson Njogu & Edel Q. Mwende

March 4, 2023: On a crisp morning, a team of fifty (50) staff from KNH Prime Care Centre (KPCC) took a day trip to Mt. Longonot. Among them were doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, patient porters, and finance officers just to mention a few.

The 2,776-metre-high mountain is a stratovolcano located Southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. Its name is derived from the Maasai word “Oloonong’ot”, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges.”

Mt. Longonot has a 3.1 km trail that runs from the park entrance up to the crater rim and continues in a 7.2 km loop encircling the crater. The whole tour (gate-around the rim-gate) of 13.5 km takes about 4-5 hours allowing for necessary rest breaks- parts of the trail are heavily eroded and very steep.

The journey began at the KNH Administration Block at 7:30 am in the 52-seater KNH Staff bus which headed to the destination through the Mai Mahiu-Rironi highway. The Mau escarpment of the Great Rift Valley was scenic and this provided a refreshing stop-over for the teams to

say cheese and take a picture. In about one hour and thirty minutes, we arrived at Mt. Longonot. The team prepared for the hike with warm-up exercises and stretches and at exactly 10 am, the excursion began. The 3.1km climb from the gate to the rim (Oloonongot crater point) was a true test of endurance and team spirit that nobody warned the team about.

The one-hour climb to the rim was not without its challenges- with hikers encountering various obstacles like scorching weather conditions and physical exhaustion. However, the

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A section of KNH Prime Care staff commemorate a successful climb to the top of Mt. Longonot with a photo. Congratulations to the team on this amazing achievement!

team remained determined and kept pushing forward, one step at a time. Despite the challenges, the team kept each other motivated and never lost sight of their goal.

At this point, the team members began to tease each other to trek the 7.2km rim, most expecting that the teams were too tired to continue. “Let’s go,” said the team energizers. Pro hiker secret tip: Go to the right once you reach the rim to avoid a treacherous downhill from the peak.

The team embarked on this journey to enhance team building and promote a culture of togetherness within KPCC. As they climbed higher and higher, the team cheered each other on, shared stories and laughter, and supported each other through every obstacle.

The thrill to hoist the KPCC flag at the coveted “Kilele Ngamia” or Longonot Summit (the highest point of Mr. Longonot) made the struggle worthwhile. The summit seemed to be mocking us “dare if you can!” but the climb brought the team the realization that any challenge looks

daunting only before you begin solving it.

The team began the descent which was more daunting than the ascent with slippery trails. Nevertheless, there were zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes in the park, the vast crater floor, and Lake Naivasha as one walked around the rim of the crater and these made the hike more enthralling and provided a great chance to catch a breath.

“The journey has not been kind but this proves that together, anything is possible,” said one hiker Ms. Carol Serenge. “I shed tears along the way but these stunning views and the incredible experience has brought the KPCC team even closer. All was worth

it.” A jolly Ms. Carol concluded.

As the team made their way back down the mountain after the 3-hour circuit, it was evident that the activity did not only create memories that will last a lifetime but also brought them closer together strengthening their bonds as colleagues and friends.

Most of the final descent was a race downhill with not much muscle energy left. In addition, it began to rain and this cooled our heels.

The lessons learnt during the climb would carry over to everyone’s workstation nurturing a culture of teamwork and outstanding performance.

Expressing gratitude to the organizers, Senior Director, KPCC-Dr. John Ngigi remarked that the hike was not just about scaling the mountain, but also fostering a culture of togetherness and collaboration within the group. “Let’s build a stronger bond with unity of purpose as part of the culture change that the Hospital so much aspires to bring about for good service delivery.”

“ The journey has not been kind but this proves that together, anything is possible,,”

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Ms, Carol Serenge

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Ms. Catherine Ng’ang’a was honoured at a farewell party, during which a cake-cutting ceremony was held. Joining her in the celebration was KPCC Snr. Director Dr. John Ngigi (2nd from left). Also in attendance were (from L-R); Ms. Doris Kimbui, Manager Nursing & Clinical Services- KPCC; Ms Hamina Muua, Manager Finance & Admin- KPCC & Ms Cathy Nzioka, Housekeeping HoU at KPCC.

Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable

By Linnette Leyi and Steven Arwa

This was the theme for this year’s World Kidney Day which was celebrated on 9th March. Kenyatta National Hospital once again hosted the annual event that was graced by kidney specialists, stakeholders in the health industry, kidney disease patients, KNH staff, and members of the public who also received free kidney screening.

The colorful event started off with a warm-up session and processional walk from KNH to Mbagathi Road through Ngong Road and back. Led by the Kenya Prisons Band, the audience spread the message on promoting kidney health for all.

Speaking during the event, Director Medical Services, KNH, Dr. William Sigilai who represented the KNH CEODr. Evanson Kamuri, EBS echoed the words of previous speakers; “We need to think about the children, women, the elderly and sickly, who are the vulnerable groups during unfortunate events, whether natural or man-made, like drought, the COVID-19 pandemic, war, bandit attacks, and floods

among others. These incidents affect their capability to seek and receive treatment and dialysis.”

He reminded the healthcare workers that a lot of work still needs

to be done in spreading awareness on screening of high risk groups like patients with diabetes and hypertension, early treatment, and most of all, preventive measures.

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Dr John NgigiChairman Kenya Renal Association flagging off the walk

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Dr. William Sigilai-Director Medical Services giving his remarks during the event

The Chief Guest, Dr. Elizabeth Onyango from the Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) Department at the Ministry of Health, speaking on behalf of the Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth and Cabinet Secretary for Health, Susan Nakhumicha applauded the various partners like the East African Kidney Institute (EAKI) and the Kenya Renal Association (KRA) for the strides they have made in improving kidney disease care in the country. “Patients no longer have to travel to India to receive services like transplantation as the services are available in the country. Every county in Kenya has a facility that is capable of offering dialysis services,” she said.

Dr. Onyango reiterated the Ministry’s commitment in promoting Universal Health Coverage by ensuring kidney disease treatment is made affordable, available and accessible. She also assured the audience that various mentioned challenges like high costs of post-transplant medication would be addressed through collaborative effort with relevant partners.

As we celebrate World Kidney Day, we do not forget transplant patients who have received a new lease of life through the process. Newsline had a brief interview with Ms. Lucy Munanie, a kidney transplant recipient and a mother of one who shared her remarkable journey as a kidney recipient. “I am happy that the person

who donated a kidney to me is my father.” She started her journey back in 2013 but she was later diagnosed in 2021 and until she was referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) where she underwent a successful transplant process. Meeting her along the corridors of KNH whenever she comes for clinic check-up, she is a very jovial individual, and wonderful to have a conversation with.

One thing she attests to is that, “It is much better for one suffering from kidney disease and failure to undergo kidney transplant instead of continuous dialysis which is not

easy,” she said. “Kidney transplant allows you to resume a normal life.” Ms. Munanie continues to be a kidney health champion as she calls for people to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

The ceremony which ended with a cake-cutting session and entertainment was also attended by children from Le Pic and St. Ann’s Schools who entertained the guests with poems and songs on the importance of caring for kidneys and preventing kidney diseases.

PHOTO | STEVE ARWA Students from Le Pic School participating in the warmup session before the walk

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Chief guest Dr. Elizabeth Onyango from the Division of Non-Communicable Diseases MOH giving her speech during the event

MMUH staff holds inaugural Kamukunji

By Jacqueline Ngure

Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital (MMUH) staff held their first Staff open forum (Kamukunji) on Friday, 3rd March 2023; an initiative geared towards culture change and improvement at MMUH.

Speaking during the event, MMUH Head of Clinical & Nursing services, Dr. Caroline Robai urged all staff to embrace teamwork and team spirit while discharging their duties to optimize our patients experience in the Hospital.

“Let us be unique in how we deliver our services by lifting each other whenever we see one of us going down,” said Dr. Robai

The event which was organized by the MMUH Culture Change Committee provided a forum for shared understanding and an opportunity for the staff to

interact and bond with the Hospital management over a sumptuous breakfast.

The MMUH Head of Finance & Administration service Mr. Peter Kamau, in his remarks, encouraged staff to take up the challenge of building a good culture in the facility noting that it is still a new hospital that will be celebrating one year of operation in a few days.

Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital was officially opened on 18th March 2022 by retired President, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta with the mandate of being a level 6 Specialized Paediatric hospital.

However, the mandate has since changed to a general services hospital and the management is currently laying out the roadmap toward fully operationalizing the facility.

PHOTO | EFFIE SANDE Pediatric Nutritionist Ms. Caroline Tanui demonstrates how to prepare green grams and red beans to a patient

PHOTO | EFFIE SANDE

MMUH Staff pose for a photo during the Staff open forum

PHOTO |EFFIE SANDE Director Clinical & Nursing services, Dr. Caroline Robai addressing the Staff at the open forum

PHOTO |EFFIE SANDE Staff members following keenly on the proceedings during the open forum

Our story in pictures

Kenyatta National Hospital

Board members pose for a picture after a full board meeting held on March 8, 2023 and chaired for the first time by Dr. Samier Muravvej.

Those who attended the meeting included Medical Services PS Eng. Peter K Tum (in yellow tie), Mrs Winne Beautah (Sitting Left) and Catherine Muthoni Kihara (Sitting Right).

Other members include (Standing from Left to Right) Prof George Osanjo, Mr Emmanuel Bitta, Mr Alfred Kagika, Dr

PHOTO | STEVE ARWA

KNH hosted a team from Action Aid International - Kenya on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 which saw a group of Nursing students from Denmark visit and interact with various specialists in the hospital from the Maternity Ward led by Mrs. Anne Nyaga - Nurse in Charge, Labour Ward, Pediatric Wards; 3A, 3D & New Born Unit led by the Principal Nursing Officer Ms. Lucy Kipkemei and Biochemistry Laboratory led by †he In charge, Mr. Peter Kibet.

PHOTO | STEVE ARWA

Staff from Kenya Prison Services - Ruiru Prison Staff Training Centre interacting with patients of Wards 1E and 3D In the spirit of Marking International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023.

PHOTO | STEVE ARWA

Mr. Shawn Omondi, Daimler Motorsport Kenya chairman ushering patients of Ward 4A inside a motorsport vehicle at the KNH Administration Block

PHOTO | STEVE ARWA KNH staff member undergoing screening during the World Kidney day celebration at KNH grounds

Evanson Kamuri and Mr Calvin Nyachoti.

PHOTO | THELESI CO.

Daimlar Motorsports Kenya thrill patients with Motorsport Rides

By: Steven Arwa

On Sunday, February 26th 2023, KNH Specialized Care Pediatric Patients of Ward 4A were treated to an afternoon of fun and excitement as they were driven inside Motorsport cars around the KNH Administration Block parking ground courtesy of Daimlar Motorsport Kenya; an automobile enthusiast community that incorporates all types of Motorsports to the benefits of members and all other car enthusiasts.

Mr. Shawn Omondi, ChairmanDaimlar Motorsports Kenya also led his team in giving assortment of donations to the same Ward; 4A. KNH appreciates the Motorsport team for their effort in putting a smile to the children’s faces.

Positive mentions from KNH socials

By Luke Kung’u

Caroline

Vihenda

True KNH, has the best maternity services with the best professional doctors & best facilities that many Kenyans have not fully realized,

My experience

In my 1st pregnancy, I had a stillbirth at 9 months, in my 2nd pregnancy I had a miscarriage at 3 months and at that time I met KNH gynecologist Dr. Murage who gave me hope. 3rd pregnancy I got my 1st born through poor progress CS, 4th pregnancy I had an emergency CS at KNH and luckily I was in safe hands because I had a uterus rapture, the 5th pregnancy, was the riskiest pregnancy I had ever had. With previous uterus rapture, I was carrying twins, second platelets were at 80 counts, very low and the doctor said it was at secondary stage thrombocytopenia, third, the twin had Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), fourth near the umbilical cord, there was a protrusion of a thread from the previous scar and it could irritate when it came in contact with

a cloth, 6th the twin came prematurely at 34 wks the smallest with 1.6 kg later dropped to 1.4 kg while at the NBU-New born unit.

With my experience at KNH, starting from Clinic 18, Maternity & labor wards, New-born unit (NBU) machinery, and the nurses are of great value.

Rose Kimani

I still remember my doc who told me if I dare get pregnant again, I will be prepared for triplets since I had twins. My doc how true is the statement you planted a family planning in my mind with that statement?

Willie Kisanya

Great improvement at KNH.

Doctors and Nurses are very responsive, friendly, helpful, and active. God bless you.

Sulei Suley

Kazi safi KNH tunawatambua nyinyi ni wale wasee mko shavaa.

Emmy Owen

Thumbs up to the radio and chemo department.

Caroline Vihenda

Thank you KNH, am a living testimony. I had lost hope, but KHN medical team and machinery brought back hope.

Mardan Daniel

I Appreciate Dr. Owende she was my gyna, Dr. Gachara my paedetrician, Dr. Kabeu ENT, and Dr. Mrs. Maghoha KNH Prime Care thanks a lot.

Rose Kimani

Thank you KNH, may you be blessed at all times. The work done on me last year, it’s only God who can bless you all.

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Mr. Shawn Omondi, Daimler Motorsport Kenya chairman(centre) and his colleagues joins patients of Ward 4A for a photo shoot at the KNH Administration Block

Mjue mwanasoka wa KNHFC

Na Luke Kung’u

Kocha George Makambi

Bw. Makambi ndiye kocha wa timu ya mpira wa miguu ya KNHFC na hujivunia kuwa na tajriba pana tena ya hali ya juu kuhusu soka. Ndio kujua mengi kumhusu, tulimwalika kwa kikao atueleze kuhusu kipaji hiki chake.

Karibu Bw. Makambi.

Tungependa kwanza utueleze kwa kifupi wewe ni nani kikazi, kifamilia na hata ukipenda historia yako ya ujana na umalizie kwa upendo wako wa mpira wa miguu.

Kwa majina naitwa George Makambi kocha mkuu wat imu ya kitaifa KNHFC. Bali na kuwa kocha aliyehitimu na kujipatia leseni ya CAF C ambayo nilihitimu mwaka wa elfu mbili na kumi na moja (2011). Kikazi nafanya kwenye kitengo cha usimamizi wa raslimali watu ama ukipenda Human Resource Division kama afisa mkuu wa rasilimali watu (Senior Human Resource Officer) hadi wa leo.

Historia yangu ya kupenda soka ilianzia nikiwa na umri wa miaka tano ambapo nilikuwa natumia muda mwingi kutazama mechi kadhaa kwa runinga sanasana kipindi cha ‘Football made in Germany’ pamoja na ‘FA Cup’.

Ni lini na ni matukio gani yalikufanya ukapenda mpira wa miguu kuliko michezo mingine mpaka ukawa kocha?

Nikiwa kijana mdogo, pamoja na vijana wengine kijijini, tulikuwa tukijiundia mipira tukitumia nyuzi na matambara. Ilikuwa rahisi kuunda na ilipoumbuka tuliweza kuishona na kuendelea kucheza. Enzi hizo mpira wa miguu ulikuwa kigezo kikuu kwa vijana.

Ni mechi gani chini ya uangalizi wako mlifanya vyema na ni gani mlifanya vibaya?

Kwa uongozi wangu, timu ya vijana chipukizi wa chini ya miaka kumi na nne iliyojulikana kama KNHYouth, ilijishindia kombe la Afrika mashariki mwaka wa elfu mbili kumi na tano (2015).

Hawa wachezaji wa timu ya KNHFC hutumia njia gani kuwachunja na kutofautisha wanaofaa kujiunga?

Hili ni swali mboga kabisa. Uwanja wa mpira wa miguu huwa umegawanywa kwa sehemu nne: golikipa, ulinzi, katikati na ushambulizi. Wachezaji hujipambania kwa kadri ya uwezo wao katika vijisehemu hizo nne. Kwa kuangalia uchezaji wao ninaweza kubaini aliye bora na kumchagua.

Kwa ujumla umechezesha mechi ngapi tangu uwe kocha?

Kwa ujumla nimeweza kusimamia mechi elfu tatu mia tano (3,500) kama kocha.

Kama kocha, ilhali wewe ni mfanyi kazi, ni nini unaweza sema ni changamoto kubwa inayoathiri utenda kazi?

Kuna changamoto kibao. Hatuna uwanja mzuri wa kufanyia mazoezi na hata vifaa vya kufanyia mazoezi hayo. Imekuwa ngumu kuisitiri timu kifedha kwa sababu wachezaji wengi wa KNHFC sio waajiriwa wa hospitali kuu ya rufaa ya Kenyatta, hawa vijana hawana ajira ila ningeomba ikiwezekana wapewe nafasi ya kikazi hospitalini.

Umewahi pata zawadi yoyote kama kocha ama mchezaji?

Zawadi nazo nimejinyakulia nyingi. Nakumbuka kama ni jana tu tulipojishindia kombe la chipukizi

KNHFC kwa mwaliko wa timu ya Uon Tandaza, ilitoka nunge kwa nunge walipocheza kwenye mchuano uwanjani Camp Toyoyo mnamo tarehe ishirini na sita mwezi wa pili mwaka huu.

Pia walipowaalika Bomas of Kenya FC

wasiozidi umri wa miaka kumi na mbili na kumi na nne katika kombe la dunia la chipukizi Gothenburg nchini Uswizi mwaka wa elfu mbili na saba (2007).

La ziada? Tupatane uwanjani. Shukran kwa muda wako.

Kivumbi chatifuka

kwa mechi uwanjani Strathmore Complex tarehe tano mwezi wa tatu mwaka huu, waliambulia patupu kwa pande zote mbili. Hata hivyo walijizolea alama tatu na kufikia pointi kumi na moja kwa mujibu wa chama cha mpira wa miguu nchini Football Kenya

Federation (FKF).

Mechi ifuatayo itachezewa uwanjani Segera Ranch ambapo Segera FC itawaalika KNHFC tarehe kumi na mbili mwezi huu wa tatu. Tupatane uwanjani.

PICHA | COURTESY Bw. George Makambi, Afisa mkuu wa rasilimali watu

1. MRS. TERESA AUMA ONGORE

2. MRS. ROSE TAAKA MUGENI

3. MRS. NELLIE ATIENO OMOL

4. MR. JACOB WEKOTO OCHAMI

5. DR.(MRS) PATRICIA M.A. OTIENO

6. MRS. ESTHER WANJIRU BUBA

7. MRS. LUCY WANJIKU KAMAU

8. MR. ANTHONY KINEGENI IGNATIUS

9. MR. JOHN MURIGU MWANGI

10. MRS. ANNE ANTOINETTE WEJULI

11. MISS. ANNE WAITHERA MWANGI

12. DR. WESTON WAKASIAKA KHISA

13. MRS. ZIPPORAH NYABOKE NYAMANYA

14. MRS. MIRIAM MWONGELI MUTETI

15. DR. MOSLEY ODHIAMBO OWINO

16. MISS. PAULINE KAVETE KIUNGU

17. MISS. RACHEL AMAKOBE SHEM

18. MR. FRANCIS KARIUKI NGIRIA

19. MR. PETER MWANGI MAINA

20. MR. PETER KIBERA GAKERE

21. DR. EPHANTUS WACHIRA MURAGE

22. MR. ALFRED ATIAKA SHIRE

23. MR. JOHN OUTTA OCHENJE

24. MR. FRANCIS WANDERI MWANGI

25. MR. PAUL MUGO KATHUTHWA

26. MR. JAMES KIMWOLO CHETURKUT

27. MR. JOHN HARRISON THIONGO

28. MR. SAMUEL KANGERI KARURI

29. MR. MORRIS KINYUA KARAINE

30. MR. DANIEL NOAH BOSIRE ONSONGO

31. MR. JOHN WAMBUA MUNYAO

32. MRS. MARGARET GATHONI KAMAU

33. DR. KENNEDY JERRY KOECH

34. MISS. GETTER NAKHUMICHA WASILWA

35. MISS. JOYCE ATIENO OWINO

36. MISS. MARGARET WAIRIMU BABU

37. MR. FRANCIS NGUGI KARORI

38. DR. GILBERT JAGERO ODERO F. OBURU

39. MRS. STELLAMARIS K. WAMBUA MUSOMI

40. MRS. FLORENCE NDINDA NZUKI

41. MISS. IRENE NJERI KAGWE

42. MISS. PAULINE WANGITHI MWANGI

43. MR. JOHN PETER IRUNGU

44. MRS. CONSOLATA WANGARI KINUTHIA

45. MISS. PRISCILLA WAIRIMU NJERU

46. MR. SAMUEL MWANGI GACHERU

47. MISS. CATHERINE WANGECHI MWANIKI

48. MR. RICHARD KARANJA WAMITI

49. MR. LONGINO KABAKIZA MUCHEUSI

50. MRS. HANNAH WANJIKU MWAURA

51. MRS. VERONICA KARIMI JUSTUS

52. MRS. NANCY WANGECI KARUME

53. MR. PATRICK KAGAI KIARIE

54. MR. PETER MUSYOKA MUTISO

55. MISS. FRANSISCA AKINYI OTIENO

56. MR. JACTON GARI AIRO

57. MRS. MARY MAGDALENE MUGA WAOMBA

58. MISS. EUNICE ACHIENG OGUMBO

59. MISS. JACQUELINE E. M. MJOMBA

60. MR. DAVID JUMA FWAMBA

61. DR. CHARLES MUTHII MURIITHI

62. MRS. SARAH MUTHONI MUIRURI

63. MISS. CELINA GACERI MWARANIA

64. MR.ANTHONY NGANGA MUNGAI

65. MISS. HARRIET KAIMURI M’IKIARA

Marketing & Communication team

Happy birthday to the 391+ March babies! From

66. MISS. JANE NJERI KAHUHO

67. MR. MICHAEL KINYANJUI KIHUGA

68. MR. JOSEPH MWORIA KIMARI

69. DR. ANDREW KIBET CHERUIYOT

70. MRS. JOSEPHINE WANJIRU KAGO

71. MISS. ESHA TALU ALI

72. MISS. RACHEL WAMAITHA WAWERU

73. MRS. JANE WANJIKU MATHAGA

74. MRS. EMILY LUGANO OWINO

75. MISS. ANNE WANJIRU KAMAU

76. MR. DICKSON OKUMU AGUTU

77. MISS. MWAJUMA MAULID JUMA

78. MR. ALLAN OMINDO ABUORO

79. MISS. JUDITH WANJIRU MUSYOKI

80. MISS. ROSELIDA NAKHUMICHA SUNGUR

81. MR. DAVID NDUNGU NGUGI

82. MISS.

131. MR. BERNARD GATHITU KAMUNDIA

132. DR. FRANCIS MAINA NDIANGUI

133. DR. JULIUS MUTHENYA MUIA

134. MISS. LONAH AOKO

135. MISS. SUSAN NDAVE MULI

136. MISS. CAROLYNE WAYUA WAMBUA

137. MR. EDWIN ONYANGO AGWA

138. MISS. ROSE WAMBUGI KINEGENI DAUDI

139. MISS. JOSEPHINE TEMEA NDAMBU

140. MISS. LUCY WAMUCII NDEGWA

141. MISS. RACHEL ADERA OLIECH

142. DR.(MISS) ANNE NJAMBI NJERI MUGERA

143. MISS. ANNE WANJA KIBUNGA

144. MR. JOSEPH NAMU NJUE

145. MR. KENNETH CHEBON CHEBOTIBIN

146. MR. JAMES NJOGU MIGWE

147. MRS. VIRGINIA WAITHERA KIMANI

148. DR. KEVIN OTIENO ARUNGA

149. MISS. PATRICIA JEROP KURGAT

150. MISS. ELIZABETH WANGU KOIGU

151. MR. DANIEL MUYAKA KAGERA

152. DR. STEPHEN MUSYOKI MUTISO

153. MISS. BEATRICE ATIENO MAGANYA

154. MISS. LORNA ALUOCH OKOTH

155. MISS. CAROLINE KARWITHA MUUGI

156. MISS. EVA KOMEN

157. MISS. PAMELA NASIMIYU MABONGA

158. MISS. AGNES WANJIRA NDEGE

159. MISS. MARY WAIRIMU KINGA

160. MR. HAGAI OCHIENG OKOTH

161. MR. MARTIN MUNYUI WAMBUI

162. MR. KIBET KIBII

163. MISS. JANET WAIRIMU WAMARA

164. MISS. FAITH NJAMBI KAMAU

165. MISS. RACHAEL MUTHONI NGACHA

166. MISS.ROSALID WAKUTHII HARRISON

167. MISS. SARAH CHEREDI

168. MRS. WINNIE WANJIRU MWANGI

169. MISS. ANGELICA MBITHE NDETO

170. MISS. CAROLINE KARIMI JOHN

171. DR. BENJAMIN WASICHE WABWIRE

172. MR. MATEO MUTUMA ARITHI

173. MISS. JANE MUTHONI KARINGA

174. MR. JAMES SHIKUKU MUULUNDA

175. MR. KENNEDY MWANGI WANJIKU

176. MISS. WILFRIDA MAGOMA ONYARE

177. MISS. DORIS KANJA KIMBUI

178. MISS. JANET KALEKYE MWALE

179. MISS. FRIDAH WANGECHI KAMWERU

180. MISS. ESTHER WAMBURA MUNGA

181. DR. WINNIE JEMATOR BORE

182. MISS. BESSYFINE KATHAMBI MBOGO

183. MISS. ESTHER NYAGUTHII NDIANGUI

184. MR. SOLOMON KAMUTU MURUTHI

185. MISS. GRACE WAITHIRA MWANGI

186. MR. DANIEL MAINGI NDUNGU

187. MISS. CATHERINE WAMBUI KIONI

188. MISS. SCOLAR NDUKU MBEVI

189. MISS. EDNA CHEPLETING MUTAI

190. MR. JOHN MAINA MATHENGE

191. MISS. CAROLINE ATIENO OYARO

192. MR. ELIAS MWITI MURUGU

193. MR. GEOFFREY KOOME PETER

194. MISS. GRACE PAULINE WANGA

195. MISS. IRENE JEBIWOT TUWEI

ANNE WAMBETI MUSYIMI

127. MRS. CATHERINE KANYIRI MBOBUA

128. MISS. JOANE STELLA ACHOCHI

129. MRS. SYPROSE AWINO MINGINJO

130. MR. AGGREY ANINGU WAKHULE

Happy birthday to the 391+ March babies! From Marketing & Communication team

MR. NICHOLAS KIPROTICH BUNEI MISS. MARGARET LOKO MUTISYA

198. MR. HUSSEIN HASSAN ABDULLA

199. MISS. IRENE MUTHONI MUGO

200. MISS. ESTHER R. MNENE

201. MR. JULIUS MURIUKI RUTERE

202. MR. BONIFACE KAMUNYA KARIUKI

203. MR. DANIEL REX MUREITHI WANDIA

204. MISS. PURITY NJERI GICHINI

205. MISS. CAROLINE ATIENO OTIENO

206. MISS. RUTH NYABOKE NYANSIKERA

207. MISS. HANNAH WANJIRU WANGAI

208. MR. GEORGE OMOLO DULO

209. MISS. ESTHER NJERI NDUATI

210. MISS. IRENE MOKE NYAMBASORA

211. MISS. JACQUELINE KEZIA SILA

212. MR. JOB BERNARD MAKANGA

213. MR. PAUL MULI KISINGU

214. MISS. PURITY WANJIRA MACHARIA

215. MISS. PHANICE FLORENCE NGARDI

216. MR. PATRICK RINA OUMA

217. MR. SAMMY KIPKOSGEI BIWOTT

218. MRS.EMMA NDUNGE MBWIKA

219. MR. JOBROY KIRIMI MUTHIRU

220. MISS. JOSEPHINE NTHEHYA NYAMAI

221. MISS.CHRISTINE MWIKALI MUTUA

222. MR. JOSEPH MWORORO NDUATI

223. MRS. REBECCA AHALO AHALO

224. MR. LEAKY NICOLAS NYAYO WANDERA

225. MISS. ANGELA WANJIRU GICHURU

226. MISS. JUDITH ATIENO OJUNGA

227. MISS. ROSEMARY W. MATHENGE

228. MR. ERICK ODHIAMBO ODONGO

229. MISS. JOSEPHINE AKINYI AGOLA

230. DR. CAROLINE WAIRIMA KEBUKA

231. MR. PATRICK WAMBUA NGUMU

232. MISS. MILKAH AKECH ONGUDI

233. MISS. CATHERINE CHEROTICH TUWEI

234. MISS. BINTI HAMISI MAMBEYA

235. MISS. RACHEL WANJIKU THUMARI

236. MISS. JULIET KATHOMI GITARI

237. MR. DERRICK MUTINDA NZOVE

238. MISS.CAROLYN NJERI

239. DR.WILSON KINGORI MWANGI

240. MR. FREDRICK ODHIAMBO ACHIENG

241. MISS. REBECCA KWAMBOKA NYANGAU

242. MR. GEORGE STEPHEN WAWERU MUTHEE

243. DR.JAMES MWANGI GACHINI

244. MR. EVANS ODHIAMBO KOLA

245. MISS. BEATRICE TUIKONG

246. MR. LUCAS ORINA NYAMARI

247. MISS. ELIZABETH ACHIENG ABAYO

248. MISS. EVERLYNE MUENI MUTETI

249. DR.DAVID KAMAU GACHOKI

250. MR JARED OMWOYO OGWECHE

251. MRS.NANCY MUMO MUTUKU

252. MISS. ALICE WANJA RIUNGU

253. MISS. MARIAM NANGELEKI KISATO

254. MISS. SARAH NYANJIRU KIOI

255. MRS.ESTHER WANJIKU GATHIGA

256. MRS.MERCY NJOKI IRUNGU

257. MISS. JOSEPHINE LENKOLOS

258. MISS.FLORENCE WAWIRA GICHOBI

259. MISS.ROSE GATWIRI NDEGE

260. MR. STEPHEN OTIENO OKUTA

261. MISS. MARTHA ANYANGO ODHOCH

262. MR. NICHODEMUS MUTUKU MUTHIANI

263. DR. SUSAN DIANE AKINYI ADONGO

264. MISS.ADDY PENINA WARUINU

265. MISS. JACQUELINE MKARYE M’BWANA

266. MISS. LILIAN WANJIKU KINYUA

267. MISS.WINNIE NYANJIRU NJERI

268. MR ERICK KIHUGWA NGERESO

269. MR. ALPHONCE OTIENO MAGAMBO

270. MISS. DAMARIS KAWIRA GITURA

271. MISS. HENRIETTA MWIKALI JAMES

272. MR. JOHN MAHUVI

273. MRS.ANN MUTHONI MUTUA

274. DR. ZEPHANIAH KIAMBI MANGHE

275. MISS. DEBBORAH MAKONJO MAKUNDA

276. MISS. CAROLINE MALINDA MUSYOKA

277. MRS.MARY WANJIKU MURUGO

278. MISS. SELINAH AKHWALE WERE

279. MR. MOCHAMA JUSTINE MATENA

280. MISS. CECILIA N. WANJIRU

281. DR.CAROLINE MWENDE KITHUKA

282. MISS. LINET MORAA NYAGWENCHA

283. MR.ALEX IKOB OKIRING

284. MR. LAWRENCE MWITI RINGERA

285. MR.STEPHEN NDIRANGU KURIA

286. MISS. TRUPHENA SHAMBI MWANYANGWA

287. MR. BARAKO DUBA BORU

288. MISS. NELLY NKATHA KIRIINYA

289. DR.ALI KASSIM ABDOW

290. MR. RAM NANDWA NGOVIA

291. MISS. CELINE SEIN KILANYA

292. MISS. DOROTHY MAWIA KITAVI

293. MISS.ABIGAEL NYAMBURA CHEGE

294. MISS. CAROLINE MWIKALI MUTISYA

295. DR. RUTH MUTETE MULWA

296. MR. DENNIS MWAVU

297. MRS.CHARITY KARIKO NJOGU

298. MR.MICHAEL RAMUKA SAGALA

299. MR. ERICK AMBATSA

300. MISS.BRENDA NANJALA MIHESO

301. MR. HEZRON MABONGA MARUTI 302. MRS. MERCY WAMBUI KARIUKI 303. MR.KENNEDY MUNGAI IRUNGU

304. MISS.SUSAN NYAMBURA MIRICHO

305. MRS. MARY NYAMBURA KIMANI

306. MR.CHARLES MULI KIRAGU

MISS.BEATRICE WANGUI NYAMBURA

MR.NEWTON MAINA WANJUGU

MRS.REDEMPTA MORAA MASEA

MISS. WILMA ADHIAMBO AMENYA

MRS.HAWAA ISSA ALI

MRS.SHEILLAH CHAMBE KALEKA

DR.JOSPHAT NDUNGU MWANGI

DR.PRISCILLA NJERI NGANGA

MRS.BRITNEY JEPKEMBOI KOMEN

316. MISS. LILIAN CHEPKOECH SABILAH

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Comic Zone

Laughter, the best medicine!!

By Edel Q. Mwende

Joe’s behaviorist

Joe has been seeing a psychoanalyst for four years for the treatment of the fear that he had monsters under his bed. It had been years since he had gotten a good night’s sleep. Furthermore, his progress was very poor, and he knew it. So, one day he stops seeing the psychoanalyst and decides to try something different.

A few weeks later, Joe’s former psychoanalyst meets his old client in the supermarket and is surprised to find him looking well-rested, energetic, and cheerful. “Doc!” Joe says, “It’s amazing! I’m cured!”

“That’s great news!” the psychoanalyst says. “you seem to be doing much better. How?”

“I went to see another doctor,” Joe says enthusiastically, “and he cured me in just ONE session!”

“One?!” the psychoanalyst asks incredulously.

“Yeah,” continues Joe, “my new doctor is a behaviorist.”

“A behaviorist?” the psychoanalyst asks. “How did he cure you in one session?”

“Oh, easy,” says Joe. “He told me to cut the legs off of my bed.”

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