Prof. Daniel K Ojuka was elected Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences on August 27, 2025. He has been serving as Chair of the Department of Surgery since December 2024
A respected general surgeon and academic leader, Prof. Ojuka has made significant contributions to surgical education and research. His vision and dedication will now benefit the entire faculty as he takes on this new role.
In the photo, the Chair of the Department of Surgery Prof D.Ojuka, the Program Director Dr.Nyaim Opot and the MMED Chief Registrars of all Surgery thematic units stand proudly. Dressed in professional attire and others in smart casual wear—they reflect the diversity and dedication within the surgical training program. Standing side by side, their expressions a mix of pride and camaraderie. At the back, the Chair of the Department and the Program Director stand , smiling warmly, symbolizing leadership and unity. The background hints at an academic setting.
On May 27th-30th 2025,The University of Nairobi Orthopedic Surgery residents attended the 10th Annual Surgical Management and Reconstructive training (SMART)course at the Muhimbili orthopedic Institute in Dar-Es-Salaam,Tanzania.
The course focused on treatment of soft tissue and bone trauma as well as soft tissue reconstruction, consisting of theoretical lectures, practical sessions and cadaveric practice.
International and local faculty from the Institute of Global Orthopedics and Traumatology and The Muhimbili orthopedic institute were in attendance.
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Daniel.K.Ojuka as the new chairman of the Department of surgery from December 1st 2024
Prof. Ojuka is a general surgeon
Department of surgery and the entire FHS community wishes Prof. Ojuka all the best as he takes up his new role
The University of Nairobi recently had the honour of hosting Prof. Matthew Lee Bush, a distinguished Visiting Professor in Neuro-Otology from the University of Kentucky, alongside his Chief Resident, Dr. Brian Kinealy, for the Annual Lecture Series on Neuro-Otology. This eagerly anticipated event brought together Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery residents for an enriching academic experience.
Purpose and Core Themes of the Visit
452 students undertook the July/August 2024 UoN MB ChB degree course final year examinations which ended on Friday August 16, 2024. The Examinations were conducted efficiently with no incidents of examination malpractice recorded. The Chairman of UoN Department of Surgery Dr Julius Githinji Kiboi at the examination board meeting held on Friday August 16, 2024, congratulated the staff for the exemplary performance.
The Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi hosted Prof. Steven Schiff, MD, PhD, FACS- a Harvey and Kate Cushing Professor of Neurosurgery from Yale University on 10th June, 2024.
Prof. Schiff is a paediatric neurosurgeon and has carried out extensive work on hydrocephalus in the East African region.
During his visit he gave a talk on current trends in low-field MRI imaging coupled with deep machine learning. He also touched on various aspects of current research progress in hydrocephalus.
Members of the department of surgery participated in in tree planting activity during the Elimu tree planting day in Upper Kabete field station. Tree Planting Day, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, with an aim of planting 300 million seedlings annually.
