DAQO Awards 2025
Dentist of the Year
Winner
Dr. Vitalis Ogola
Royal Dental Clinic, Kisumu
DAQO Awards 2025
Celebrating excellence in Kenyan healthcare
The winners and nominees of the inaugural DAQO Awards.
The ceremony
The DAQO 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
DAQO Awards 2025
Dermatologist of the Year
Winner
Dr. Gacheri Kathiri
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital
DAQO Awards 2025
Gynaecologist of the Year
Winner
Dr. Joseph Njagi
Maple Grove Gynecological Centre
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner
Prof. George Omondi Oyoo
University of Nairobi
Mental Health Advocate of the Year
Winner
Dr. Linda Nyamute
Uzima University
DAQO Awards 2025
Nurse of the Year
Winner
Kiprop Bartuiyot
Kitui County Referral Hospital
DAQO Awards 2025
Outstanding Leadership Award
Winner
Dr. Stanley Aruyaru
PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
DAQO Awards 2025
Pediatrician of the Year
Winner
Dr. Felistas Makokha
Bungoma County Referral Hospital
DAQO Awards 2025
Pharmacist of the Year
Winner
Dr. Arnold Kairu
KUTRRH
DAQO Awards 2025
Physician of the Year
Winner
Dr. Ben Omollo
Nairobi West Hospital
DAQO Awards 2025
Social Media Doctor of the Year
Winner
The Health Wise
TikTok
DAQO Awards 2025
Surgeon of the Year
Winner
Dr. Nyamohanga Marwa Patrick
JOOTRH / Maseno School of Medicine
Teacher/Mentor of the Year
Winner
Dr. Murila
Kenyatta University
The journey continues
The DAQO Awards are one part of our mission to uplift and celebrate Kenyan healthcare. Stay connected through the podcast and meet this year's nominees.