Leadership

Dr. Catherine Nyongesa

Consultant Clinical and Radiation Oncologist, Director of Medical Services at Kenyatta National Hospital, and President of the African Radiation Oncology Group (AFROG). Leading institutional healthcare governance, tele-oncology innovation, and public health literacy across sub-Saharan Africa.

Phone:
+254 723 698888
Office:
Fortis Suites, Upperhill
Email:
catherinewatta@gmail.com

20+

Years of leadership across African clinical governance & oncology innovation.

Governance & Healthcare Innovation

From executive management at Kenya’s primary referral institution to founding digital health platforms and regional professional bodies,
Dr. Catherine Nyongesa bridges clinical governance, health media, and technological innovation.

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
Director of Medical Services
As Director of Medical Services at East Africa’s premier tertiary teaching and referral hospital, Dr. Catherine Nyongesa oversees specialist clinical care, institutional governance, and quality improvement programs across diverse medical departments. In this role, she leads initiatives to streamline patient care protocols, optimize complex referral pathways, and integrate multidisciplinary specialist teams, while driving public health service enhancements and national healthcare system alignment to ensure equitable, high-standard medical care for patients across the region.
African Radiation Oncology Group (AFROG)
As President of AFROG, Dr. Catherine Nyongesa directs continental strategy to expand radiation oncology capacity, workforce training, and research collaboration across sub-Saharan Africa. She drives regional partnerships to bridge disparities in radiotherapy infrastructure, establishes standardized training frameworks for radiation oncologists and medical physicists, and champions policy discussions to integrate radiation therapy into national cancer control programs.
Clinical and Radiation Oncology Society of Kenya (CROSK)
Serving as Chairperson of CROSK, Dr. Nyongesa unites oncology specialists across the country to advance professional standards and continuing medical education. She leads efforts in setting national clinical practice guidelines, promoting multidisciplinary oncology care, facilitating regional research collaborations, and advocating for sustainable cancer policies with key government and regulatory stakeholders.
Texas Cancer Centre (TCC)
As Founder and Medical Director of Texas Cancer Centre, Dr. Nyongesa established a specialized oncology facility dedicated to making high-quality, comprehensive cancer care accessible locally. The centre provides advanced radiation therapy, chemotherapy, outpatient consultations, diagnostic imaging, and supportive laboratory services, alongside holistic patient navigation, nutrition counseling, and psychosocial guidance.
Smart Round Clinic
As Founder and Digital Health Innovator behind Smart Round Clinic, Dr. Nyongesa developed a digital platform designed to bridge geographic barriers by connecting patients directly with licensed medical practitioners. The platform facilitates remote video, voice, and chat consultations for specialized follow-ups, streamlines secure doctor-to-doctor clinical advisory workflows, and enables digital record management to improve healthcare access across the region.
Vital Signs Studio & Daktari Live
As Founder and Health Communication Lead at Vital Signs Studio, Dr. Nyongesa leads a health-media organization dedicated to translating complex medical knowledge into accessible public information. Through educational media productions, community awareness campaigns, and broadcast series like Daktari Live, she drives public health literacy, addresses cancer screening and prevention, and demystifies medical care across sub-Saharan Africa.
Uwezo Support Group
As Founder of Uwezo Support Group, Dr. Nyongesa created a community-driven initiative offering peer support, psychosocial guidance, and practical empowerment to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The organization runs peer-to-peer support circles, conducts community outreach to reduce social stigma, and delivers direct patient advocacy to guide individuals through their treatment journey.
RAD-ACCESS Global
As Strategic Lead and Initiator of RAD-ACCESS Global, Dr. Nyongesa drives a global initiative focused on accelerating equitable access to radiation therapy technology, tele-oncology networks, and clinical training in resource-constrained regions. The program expands tele-oncology infrastructure for remote treatment planning, builds strategic partnerships with global health bodies and manufacturers, and advances research on sustainable health technology deployment.

Making cancer care understandable, accessible, and deliverable across Africa. Kenya’s First Female Radiation Oncologist | Director of Medical Services, KNH | Director Texas Cancer Centre | President, AFROG

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