Govt Statement on Appointment of New KNH and JOOTRH CEO

The Government of Kenya has identified healthcare delivery as one of the core pillars of its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

As the apex national referral facility, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) plays a critical role in advancing health sector reforms and achieving Universal Health Coverage. To support this mandate, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe Leserian has been transferred to Act as the Chief Executive Officer of KNH.

Dr. Lesiyampe, formerly Acting CEO of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), brings vast experience to strengthen KNH's governance, clinical, and administrative systems in line with ongoing reforms.

Following this transition, Mr. Joshua Clinton Ombiri Okise has been appointed to act as Chief Executive Officer of JOOTRH. He will oversee a smooth leadership transition and support the JOOTRH continued growth following its recent elevation to Level 6 status.

DR HON. ADEN DUALE, EGH
CABINET SECRETARY