Dr Richard Lesiyampe Leserian has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale, in a statement sent to newsrooms, said that as the Apex national referral facility, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) plays a critical role in advancing health sector reforms and achieving Universal Health Coverage.
“The Government of Kenya has identified healthcare delivery as one of the core pillars of its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA),” he said.
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 the transition, Mr Joshua Clinton Ombiri Okise has been appointed to act as Chief Executive Officer of JOOTRH and will oversee a smooth leadership transition and support JOOTRH’s continued growth following its recent elevation to Level 6 status.
Dr Lesiyampe has had a long working track record, having worked for the Kenya Wildlife Services and also as a former CEO of the Kenyatta National Hospital and later serving as a principal secretary in both the Environment and Agriculture ministries.
By Wangari Ndirangu
