The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has successfully performed its first two kidney transplant surgeries.
According to the Ministry of Health, the two surgeries were conducted on 7th and 8th May 2025.
“Both recipients and donors are recovering well post-surgery,” the ministry said on Friday, May 9, 2025.
The official launch of the kidney transplant services at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital was marked by a press briefing led by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga.
Dr Oluga commended the hospital team for the milestone.
He was joined by the hospital’s acting Chief Executive Officer Zeinab Gura, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors former senator Kembi Gitura.
Over the past three years, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital has been working to establish a renal transplant centre. This has included training staff at Apollo Hospital in India, acquiring specialized equipment, and building collaborative partnerships.
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The surgeries were carried out in partnership with a team of kidney specialists from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), who will continue to provide mentorship as the hospital builds internal capacity.
One donor-recipient pair is already prepared for the next transplant, and eight additional pairs are undergoing evaluation at the transplant clinic.
The surgeries were supported through the Social Health Authority (SHA), reducing the financial burden on patients and enhancing access to specialized kidney care in line with the country’s Universal Health Coverage goals.
This development positions Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital as a growing centre for renal care services in Kenya.
