CS Duale appoints Lesiyampe as KNH acting CEO, Ombiri to JOOTRH

Health Cabinet Secretary, (CS), Aden Duale has appointed Richard Lesiyampe Leserian as the new acting Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital.

Duale has, on the other hand, appointed Joshua Clinton Ombiri Okise to replace Lesiyampe as the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital (JOOTRH) chief executive officer (CEO)..

According to the health CS, Lesiyampe’s extensive experience in the health sector will be vital in streamlining the governance, clinical, and administrative systems of the country’s largest referral health facility.

“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,” Duale stated.

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He also noted that the reforms at the two facilities are in line with the government’s broader aim of steering the country towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as well as the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

“Following this transition, 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’s continued growth following its recent elevation to Level 6 status,” Duale stated.

By Fredrick Odiero

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