KNH Board inaugurated

By Philip Etyang

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, inaugurated the new Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Board of Management on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Health CS was flanked by Engineer. Peter Tum, the Principal Secretary of Medical Services, who is also a board member of KNH.

The event was held at the Hospital’s boardroom and was led by led by KNH Board Chairman Dr Samier Mravvej and CEO Dr Evanson Kamuri, EGH.

Speaking at the ceremony, the CS emphasized on the importance of institutions like KNH in achieving the nation’s journey towards universal healthcare.

“The government is committed to supporting the management of KNH in fulfilling its mandate and providing high-quality healthcare services to all citizens,” she said.

The Health CS expressed optimism in the abilities of the new team to steer KNH to greater heights. “We wish the members of the new board well in their new positions and express our optimism in their ability to lead KNH towards even greater achievements. Together, we can ensure access to comprehensive and quality healthcare for all Kenyans,” she said.

The new KNH Board of Management members include; Dr Samier Mravvej (Chairman), CEO Dr Evanson Kamuri, EGH, Dr Julius Ogato (Alternate to the Principal Secretary Ministry of Health), Mr Alfred M. Kagika (Alternate to the Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury), Mr Emmanuel Bitta (Board Member), Prof. George Osanjo Dean College of Health Sciences, UoN and Board Member). Others include Dr. Joseph Wafula Mutunga, Ms. Catherine Kathure, Mr Thomas Kipkoskei (all Board Members) and CS Calvin Mogute Nyachoti Corporation Secretary and Director for Legal Services.

MAIN PHOTO | STEVE ARWA CS Health Susan Nakhumicha, flanked by PS Health Peter Tum and KNH Board Chairman Dr. Samier Muravvej during the inauguration of the new KNH Board of Management on 3rd May, 2023 at an event held at the KNH board room.