Top Daktari Awards
Vote for outstanding healthcare workers who make a difference every day
Voting closes: December 6, 2025
Awards Ceremony
How to Vote
- Browse through the award categories below
- Click “Vote Now” on the category you want to vote for
- Fill out the Google Form with your nomination
- You can vote in multiple categories!
Award Categories
Dentist of the Year
Recognizing outstanding dental professionals providing exceptional oral healthcare services.
Nominees:
- Dr. Brian Keya - Eminent Smiles Dental Clinic, Kakamega
- Dr. Maureen Moraa - Nairobi South Hospital
- Dr. Branice Munyasa - Nextcare Dental
- Dr. Vitalis Ogola - Royal Dental Clinic Kisumu
Nurse of the Year
Celebrating nurses providing compassionate care and exceptional patient support.
Nominees:
- Joyce Silingi - Vihiga County Referral Hospital
- Kiprop Bartuiyot - Kitui County Referral Hospital
- Linet Sasia - VTRH
- Martin Ngugi - Kenyatta National Hospital
- Nurse Beth Muringi - Dr Rashik Jalalam Hospital
- Rebecca Murande - Vihiga County Referral Hospital
Gynaecologist of the Year
Recognizing excellence in women's reproductive health and maternal care.
Nominees:
- Dr. Wilson Ratemo - Muranga County Referral Hospital
- Dr. Njagi - Kerugoya County Referral Hospital
- Dr. Brigid Boyani Monda - Kila Kitu Health
- Dr. Julia Okaka - Lanet Regional Hospital
- Dr. Koba - Vihiga County Referral
- Dr. Aggrey Akula - JOOTRH
- Dr. Joseph Njagi - Maple Grove Gynecological Centre
Physician of the Year
Honouring outstanding physicians providing exceptional medical care.
Nominees:
- Dr. Odhiambo Andrew - Coptic Hospital
- Dr. Betty Shiruli - Vihiga County Referral Hospital
- Dr. Ben Omollo - Nairobi West Hospital
- Dr. Irfan Samji - Aga Khan University Hospital
- Dr. Josephine Ojoo - Kisumu Specialist Hospital
- Dr. Vitalis Juma - VCRH
- Dr. John Ngigi - KNH
- Dr. Vitalis Juma
- Dr. Wafula Nalwa - Western Kenya Heart and Cancer Hospital
Surgeon of the Year
Celebrating surgical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.
Nominees:
- Dr. Vivyane Wamara - Siaya County Referral Hospital
- Dr. Awadh Omar - Kilifi Hospital
- Dr. Edwin Mogere - Muranga County Referral Hospital
- Dr. Fridah Bosire - Avenue Health Care
- Dr. Kassim Muchemi - Nairobi West Hospital
- Dr. Nyamohanga Marwa Patrick - JOOTRH/Maseno School of Medicine
- Dr. Samuel Wafula - KUTTRH
- Dr. F M Mugendi - German Medical Center
- Dr. Reuben Kangangi Kamundi - Coptic Hospital
- Dr. Godrick Otis Onyango - Kitale Medical Center
- Dr. Mark Oloo - MTRH
Teacher/Mentor of the Year
Honouring educators and mentors shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Nominees:
- Dr. Murila - Kenyatta University
- Dr. Gideon - JKUAT Hospital
- Dr. Mary Njeri - Kirinyaga University
- Dr. Josephine Ojoo - MMUST
- Dr. Maybeth C. Maritim - University of Nairobi
- Dr. Oburu - University of Nairobi
Outstanding Leadership Award
Honouring healthcare leaders who inspire teams, drive positive change, and mentor the next generation.
Nominees:
- Dr. Kigondu - KMA
- Dr. Prakash Saini - The Nairobi West Hospital
- Dr. Stanley Aruyaru - PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
- Dr. Victor Zimbulu - Vihiga County Referral Hospital
- Dr. Brian Lishenga - Chairperson RUPHA
- Dr. Idan Miskellah - KMPDU Deputy Sec. Gen.
Paediatrician of the Year
Recognizing excellence in children's healthcare and pediatric medicine.
Nominees:
- Dr. Felistas Makokha - Bungoma County Referral Hospital
- Dr. Nick Mutisya - Muranga Level 5 Hospital
- Dr. Eva Wainaina - MP Shah Hospital
Lifetime Achievement Award
Celebrating a career of sustained excellence, dedication, and transformative impact on healthcare.
Nominees:
- Prof. Mwanda - Nairobi West Hospital
- Prof. Stephen Ogendo - Maseno University
- Prof. George Omondi Oyoo - University of Nairobi
Dermatologist of the Year
Honouring excellence in skin care and dermatological treatment.
Nominees:
- Dr. Venkatesh Narasimna - Aga Khan Hospital
- Dr. Gacheri Kathiri - Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital
Mental Health Advocate of the Year
Recognizing champions in mental health awareness and patient advocacy.
Nominees:
- Purity Nyawira - Embu Level 5 Hospital
- Dr. Linda Nyamute - Uzima University
- Dr. Leeze Resnske - Mindful Medicine
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Social Media Doctor of the Year
Recognizing doctors using social media platforms to educate and promote public health.
Nominees: