Latest News & Announcements

The guest speaker for this April month's wellness forum was Prof. Isaac M. Macharia

Prof. Isaac Muthure Macharia is an Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon with expertise in children and adult ENT Surgery, Hearing Impairment, Paediatric otolaryngology, Head and neck surgery, Rhinology, and Allergy treatments. 

He is a member of the Kenya Surgical Society, European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology New York Academy of Sciences, European Society of Rhinology, Kenya Ear, Nose and Throat Society & Kenya Medical Association.

Join Us for the UoN, KNH, NESA Second Live Surgical Workshop

You're cordially invited to the Second Live Surgical Workshop, hosted by the esteemed Professor Omondi Ogutu, a distinguished Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and Professor at the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

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In a significant development aimed at revolutionizing healthcare in Trans Nzoia County, the University of Nairobi (UoN) and the County government have entered into a pioneering collaborative agreement. Signed by Prof. Kiama Gitahi, Vice Chancellor of UoN, and George Natambeya, Governor of Trans Nzoia County, this partnership is poised to bolster health service delivery and achieve transformative health outcomes for the region. Saturday, March 23, 2024.

The Board of Fellowship examinations in Gynaecological Oncology led by the chief examiner - Prof. Eunice Cheserem (Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department - UoN), Dr. Innocent Maranga - KNH, Prof. Rose Kosgei - UoN, and Dr. Alfred Mokomba - KNH on 28th February 2024.

The 48th KOGS Annual Scientific Congress commenced with a welcoming speech from KOGS President - Dr. Kireki Omanwa, and looking on was Dr. Owende, KESES Chairperson, today, 12th February 2024 at Sarova Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa County. KOGS President was engaging with participants as Dr. Nassir raised valid points/concerns on the continuity of skills training to facilitate advancement in the performance of surgical procedures.

Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS)

The University of Nairobi welcomed the newly appointed Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, on Monday, 29th January 2024. The distinguished Chancellor, known for his exemplary leadership and commitment to academic excellence, engaged in a series of activities to foster a dynamic and globally competitive environment within the university.

New Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen begins his tenure with an extensive tour of the University

Prof. Omondi Ogutu attended The Ferring Maternal Health Advisory Board meeting on 29th and 30th November 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi congratulates Prof. Rose Jepchumba Kosgei and Prof. Alfred Onyango Osoti on their promotion to the position of Associate Professors. They are both outstanding scholars, who have demonstrated excellence and commitment to research, medical education, clinical practice, and leadership.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi congratulates 32 graduates:

Dr. AROGO, Rita Akoth               Dr. AYAYA, Zephania Ashira                   Dr. BARE, Abdullahi Omar

Dr. BULLE, Rukia Aden               Dr. ERNESTO, Miji Wa Lungena            Dr. JUMA, Hadija Waithera

Dr. KAMARA, Fillah                     Dr. KANEZA, Kelly-mariella                    Dr. KARIUKI, Jemimah Muthoni   

Dr. KENYA, Amanda Ezinne        Dr. KHALUMI, Amunze Bill                     Dr. KIDEN, Annet                       

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology congratulates Dr. Rose Jepchumba Kosgei for her Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Ghent University, Belgium, on December 4th, 2023.

Dr. Rose Jepchumba Kosgei, MBChB, MMed (OB/Gyn), Fell. Gyn Oncology, MSc (Clinical Trials), Ph.D., and a Board member of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).