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Top Daktari Awards 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Kenyan Healthcare

Top Daktari Awards 2026 ceremony at Pride Inn Azure, Westlands, Nairobi

The Ceremony

The Top Daktari Awards honour healthcare professionals and institutions across Kenya who demonstrate outstanding dedication, skill, and service to their communities.

Held on February 20, 2026, at Pride Inn Azure in Westlands, Nairobi, the inaugural ceremony brought together doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, and healthcare advocates to celebrate excellence in the profession. Over 50,000 votes were cast by the public across 17 award categories.

17

Award Categories

100+

Nominees

50,000+

Votes Cast

Feb 20, 2026

Ceremony Date

Doctor Awards

Recognising outstanding healthcare professionals across 13 categories

Dentist of the Year award

Award Category

Dentist of the Year

Winner

Dr. Vitalis Ogola

Royal Dental Clinic, Kisumu

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Branice Munyasa — Nextcare Dental
3.
Dr. Brian Keya — Eminent Smiles Dental Clinic, Kakamega
4.
Dr. Maureen Moraa — Nairobi South Hospital
Dermatologist of the Year award

Award Category

Dermatologist of the Year

Winner

Dr. Gacheri Kathiri

Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Venkatesh Narasimna — Aga Khan Hospital
Gynaecologist of the Year award

Award Category

Gynaecologist of the Year

Winner

Dr. Joseph Njagi

Maple Grove Gynecological Centre

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Aggrey Akula — JOOTRH
3.
Dr. Wilson Ratemo — Muranga County Referral Hospital
4.
Dr. Julia Okaka — Lanet Regional Hospital
5.
Dr. Koba — Vihiga County Referral
6.
Dr. Njagi — Kerugoya County Referral Hospital
7.
Dr. Brigid Boyani Monda — Kila Kitu Health
Lifetime Achievement Award award

Award Category

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner

Prof. George Omondi Oyoo

University of Nairobi

Other Nominees

2.
Prof. Mwanda — Nairobi West Hospital
3.
Prof. Stephen Ogendo — Maseno University
Mental Health Advocate of the Year award

Award Category

Mental Health Advocate of the Year

Winner

Dr. Linda Nyamute

Uzima University

Other Nominees

2.
Purity Nyawira — Embu Level 5 Hospital
3.
Dr. Linda Nyamute — KCRH
4.
Dr. Leeze Resnske — Mindful Medicine
Nurse of the Year award

Award Category

Nurse of the Year

Winner

Kiprop Bartuiyot

Kitui County Referral Hospital

Other Nominees

2.
Martin Ngugi — Kenyatta National Hospital
3.
Joyce Silingi — Vihiga County Referral Hospital
4.
Linet Sasia — VTRH
5.
Rebecca Murande — Vihiga County Referral Hospital
6.
Nurse Beth Muringi — Dr Rashik Jalalam Hospital
Outstanding Leadership Award award

Award Category

Outstanding Leadership Award

Winner

Dr. Stanley Aruyaru

PCEA Kikuyu Hospital

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Simon Kigondu — KMA
3.
Dr. Prakash Saini — The Nairobi West Hospital
4.
Dr. Brian Lishenga — Chairperson RUPHA
5.
Dr. Idan Miskellah — KMPDU Deputy Sec. Gen.
6.
Dr. Victor Zimbulu — Vihiga County Referral Hospital
Pediatrician of the Year award

Award Category

Pediatrician of the Year

Winner

Dr. Felistas Makokha

Bungoma County Referral Hospital

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Nick Mutisya — Muranga Level 5 Hospital
3.
Dr. Eva Wainaina — MP Shah Hospital
Pharmacist of the Year award

Award Category

Pharmacist of the Year

Winner

Dr. Arnold Kairu

KUTRRH

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Damaris Mutheu — Nairobi West Hospital
Physician of the Year award

Award Category

Physician of the Year

Winner

Dr. Ben Omollo

Nairobi West Hospital

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Wafula Nalwa — Western Kenya Heart and Cancer Hospital
3.
Dr. Betty Shiruli — Vihiga County Referral Hospital
4.
Dr. John Ngigi — KNH
5.
Dr. Josephine Ojoo — Kisumu Specialist Hospital
6.
Dr. Vitalis Juma
7.
Dr. Odhiambo Andrew — Coptic Hospital
8.
Dr. Irfan Samji — Aga Khan University Hospital
Social Media Doctor of the Year award

Award Category

Social Media Doctor of the Year

Winner

The Health Wise

TikTok

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Austine Omondi — Social Media
3.
Dr. Linda Biombo — Social Media
4.
Dr. Hope Simiyu — Social Media
5.
Dr. Mokeira Gisairo — Social Media
6.
Dr. Mwendwa Reign
7.
Dr. Salim Ishmal — Social Media
Surgeon of the Year award

Award Category

Surgeon of the Year

Winner

Dr. Nyamohanga Marwa Patrick

JOOTRH / Maseno School of Medicine

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Vivyane Wamara — Siaya County Referral Hospital
3.
Dr. Samuel Wafula — KUTTRH
4.
Dr. Edwin Mogere — Murang'a County Referral Hospital
5.
Dr. Godrick Otis Onyango — Kitale Medical Center
6.
Dr. Mark Oloo — MTRH
7.
Dr. Reuben Kangangi Kamundi — Coptic Hospital
8.
Dr. Fridah Bosire — Avenue Health Care
9.
Dr. Kassim Muchemi — Nairobi West Hospital
10.
Dr. Awadh Omar — Kilifi Hospital
Teacher/Mentor of the Year award

Award Category

Teacher/Mentor of the Year

Winner

Dr. Murila

Kenyatta University

Other Nominees

2.
Dr. Oburu — University of Nairobi
3.
Dr. Maybeth C. Maritim — University of Nairobi
4.
Dr. Josephine Ojoo — MMUST
5.
Dr. Mary Njeri — Kirinyaga University
6.
Dr. Gideon — JKUAT Hospital

Hospital Awards

Honouring institutions that set the standard for healthcare delivery

Innovation & Digital Health Transformation Award award

Award Category

Innovation & Digital Health Transformation Award

Winner

RFH Healthcare

Other Nominees

2.
The Nairobi West Hospital
3.
Aga Khan University Hospital
4.
The Nairobi Hospital
5.
AAR Hospital
6.
Avenue Healthcare Hospital
7.
Kisumu Specialist Hospital
Excellence in Patient-Centred Care Award award

Award Category

Excellence in Patient-Centred Care Award

Winner

Nairobi West Hospital

Other Nominees

2.
Aga Khan University Hospital
3.
The Nairobi Hospital
4.
Kenyatta National Hospital
5.
Mother and Child Hospital, Eastleigh
6.
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret
Community Health Impact & Outreach Award award

Award Category

Community Health Impact & Outreach Award

Winner

Mother and Child Hospital, Eastleigh

Other Nominees

2.
The Hopkins Crescent Hospitals, Bungoma
3.
Kijabe Mission Hospital
4.
AGC Tenwek Hospital
5.
Jacaranda Maternity
6.
PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
7.
Komarock Modern HealthCare
Mental Health Excellence Provider of the Year Award award

Award Category

Mental Health Excellence Provider of the Year Award

Winner

Mathari National Teaching Hospital

Other Nominees

2.
Nairobi West Hospital
3.
Aga Khan University Hospital
4.
Chiromo Hospital Group
5.
Dr. Edith Kwoba Centre in MTRH, Eldoret

Moments from the ceremony

Gallery photos coming soon. Check back for moments from the awards ceremony at Pride Inn Azure.

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