Prof. Nancy Kunyiha

Consultant Physician, Endocrinologist
FRCP (Lond), FRCPE
UZWENA HEALTH

Associate Professor Clinical Medicine.
Current Chair Kenya Diabetes Study group. Founder Uzwena Health. Founding fellow ECSACOP.

Part Time Faculty and immediate former section Head Diabetes and Endocrinology and Interim Chair Dept.of Medicine Aga Khan University Hospital.

Dr. Shilpa Ranjan Mulki

Physician, Foot & Wound Clinic, Lions DCC, Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital, Nairobi

– Trained Internist + Diabetologist ; Advocate for implementation of Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot care concept for PWDS

– Fascinated about the healthcare industry’s carbon footprint— can Health Care professionals slow climate change?

– Green researcher, Executive member of KDSG, member of D-Foot international, American Limb Preservation Society & FALGA.

Richard Handford

Richard has been a Podiatrist for 30 years, in that time he has worked within the NHS and has a successful award-winning Podiatry clinic in the UK, he currently lives and works in Nairobi.

Richard has served both as an elected member of council and Vice President for the Royal College of Podiatry, more recently he was involved in the NHS Foot Health Workforce standards project, both roles establishing clinical guidelines for foot health. Further to his commitment to the profession his clinic undertakes placements for Podiatry undergraduates and mentors new graduates for Queen Margaret University Edinburough.

In his spare time Richard volunteers for Festival Medical Services providing acute care at music festivals including Glastonbury and he has a passion for motorsport.

Dr. Prisca Mungla

Dr. Prisca Mungla is an esteemed Physician and Diabetes Specialist.

She runs her own private practice in Nairobi and also sees patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront of diabetes care. She has a

distinguished background in medicine and management of patients with diabetes and a keen focus

on endocrinology.

She also holds an MBA in HealthCare Leadership and management. Her commitment extends

beyond medical practice, emphasizing efficient and compassionate healthcare administration.

At the moment, she is pursuing a postgraduate diploma in endocrinology at the University of

Southwales, UK.

Dr. Mungla remains at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring the delivery of exceptional

care to those in need.

With a blend of clinical proficiency and strategic acumen, she embodies a vision of healthcare

excellence, poised to inspire and innovate at every turn.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Prisca enjoys cooking, listening to music and travelling.

Micah Kibera

A Clinical Nutritionist, with an interest in exercise physiology

My favorite color is Health

Favorite restaurant is ‘ The Kitchen’ in ‘My Home’

Dr. Judy G. Ayiega

Internal Medicine Registrar.

I am a Year 1- East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physician (ECSACOP) trainee at Kenyatta university Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital and a post graduate diploma in Diabetes from the University of South Wales, UK. I am passionate about promoting wholistic approach to patient care and keen interest in non-communicable diseases- Diabetes

Esther Kemunto Kerina

Esther Kerina with Bachelor of Science in food nutrition and dietetics, and a post-graduate diploma in pediatric nutrition

Am a Registered Clinical Nutritionist currently   working at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, with than 10 years experience in the field of clinical nutrition in diabetes both type 1, 2 and gestational. More passionate about type 1 diabetes and carbohydrate counting.

Dr. Rilwan Adan Mohamed

MBCHB (UoN) MRCP (UK) MPH (UK) Dip Diabetology (UK)

Head of Lions Diabetes Care Center and Chief Medical Officer at Baobab Circle (Health Tech start-up in UK)

Dr. Phoebe Wamalwa

Dr. Phoebe Wamalwa, a dedicated Paediatrician and passionate Paediatric endocrinologist in the public sector, currently contributes her expertise to Kajiado County Referral Hospital and the entire Kajiado county as a county paediatrician. She holds a Masters of Medicine degree in Paediatrics and Child Health, and a Master of Science degree in paediatric and adolescent endocrinology from the University of Nairobi.

Serving as the current President of the Pediatric Endocrine Society Kenya (PESK), she has excelled as a team lead, working closely with colleagues in Pediatric endocrine society, the Ministry of Health and partners in developing guidelines and training curriculum for Type 1 Diabetes amongst children and adolescents in Kenya. Together with the PESK and partners, she is currently engaged in planning towards training of healthcare workers in various counties in Kenya on Type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents.

Driven by a deep commitment, she focuses on improving the lives of children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes ensuring early diagnosis, accurate management and screening of long-term complications. Dr. Wamalwa also actively contributes to research and fosters training and innovation in Paediatric endocrinology and diabetology.

Dr. Ombui Davis

Dr. Ombui Davis is a clinical Endocrinology fellow in the UK. He joins the faculty of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, as an Endocrinologist and Senior Instructor.

Dr. Nicola Okech

Dr. Nicola Okech is a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist based at Uzwena Health a multidisciplinary diabetes and endocrinology center located in Parklands.

She is the current secretary of the Kenya Diabetes Study Group and a member of the Kenya Association of Physicians.

Her passion lies in the management of patients living with overweight and obesity and as such, has set up a weight management program that caters to patients living with this condition who are managing it medically as well as before and after bariatric surgery

Dr. Lois Wagana-Muriithi

Consultant Physician-Cardiologist.

M.B.Ch.B, M.Med Int.Med (UoN) Fellowship in Clinical and Interventional Cardiology (Madras Medical Mission Chennai India).

Medical Director at The Mountain Springs Medical Centre Nyeri.

Visiting Cardiologist: The Karen hospital and Nairobi West Hospital.

Special interests: Mentorship, motivation, empathy and excellence.

Dr. Khalida B. Soki

Consultant Nephrologist and Internist, Kidney Care Consultants, The Nairobi Hospital, Member, Technical working group on living kidney Transplant, Government of Kenya, Fellow in Clinical Transplantation, Global Kidney Academy, Treasurer, Kenya Renal Association, Deputy Secretary General, AFRAN

Dr. Andrew Odhiambo MD

FRCP, MBChB, MMed(Int.Med), MedOnc(UK), FRCP Edin, FCP (ECSA)
Consultant Physician & Medical Oncologist – The Nairobi Hospital.
Unit Head – Medical Oncology & Lecturer University of Nairobi (UON)

Dr. Andrew is a board certified Consultant Physician & Medical Oncologist at the Nairobi Hospital. He is the Unit Head for Medical Oncology at the University of Nairobi (UON). Dr. Andrew holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the UON. He later did his Fellowship in Medical Oncology in the United Kingdom and is certified by the Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP-UK), The Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh as well as the East, Central & Southern Africa College of Physicians.

He is a former Secretary & treasurer of Kenya Society of Haematology & Oncology (KESHO). Dr Andrew is a member ASCO, ESMO & AORTIC. He serves as an expert advisor for local and international bodies i.e. Ministry of Health, Kenya Cancer Prevention TWG, various international Cancer Treatment Guidelines Committees including NCCN & ASCO. He has published several articles on cancer in both international and local peer reviewed scientific journals. Dr Andrew has attended over 60 oncology meetings both local and international. He has made over 60 oral presentations and continuously supports Oncology Multidisciplinary team meetings in various top hospitals in Nairobi Kenya.

Dr Andrew was awarded the prestigious Business Daily Africa Top 40 under 40 men in the year 2017. He is passionate about cancer education and awareness especially through digital platforms. He has over 60 appearances in mainstream local and international TV, Radio and print media promoting cancer awareness. Key areas of sub-specialization and interest include GI cancers, Pancreatic, Liver & Bile Duct cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Cancer of Unknown Primary as well as newer treatments i.e. Immunotherapy, Targeted therapy & precision oncology.
For his full profile, please visit www.drandrewodhiambo.com