Richard Lesiyampe
Richard Lesiyampe is the CEO of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), where he oversees healthcare delivery to a large number of patients, with a significant portion registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA). He has noted the critical role SHA plays in providing healthcare services, despite some challenges related to reimbursement delays.
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Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, the CEO of KNH, assured the committee that there was no shortage of oxygen for patients.
MPs probe KNH over idle Sh453m oxygen facility
Kenya· 2026-03-02
Richard Lesiyampe has pledged a major transformation of the hospital’s cancer centre following sustained complaints from patients over system delays and outdated medical equipment.
Lesiyampe pledges KNH's cancer centre upgrade to curb patient complaintsKenya· 2026-02-06Richard Lesiyampe, acting chief executive officer of Kenyatta National Hospital, expressed satisfaction with the transition process.
Teachers question SHA transition as representation, transparency concerns mountKenya· 2025-12-02
Richard Lesiyampe is the acting Chief Executive Officer who commented on the young girl's condition and surgery.
KNH surgeons set world record with 20.8kg breast reduction surgeryKenya· 2025-11-23
M. Richard Lesiyampe is the Director of the Kenyatta National Hospital.
S.A.R. la Princesse Lalla Asmaa et la Première Dame du Kenya lancent, à Nairobi, la 4e phase du programme 'Unis, on s'entend mieux'
Morocco· 2025-11-05
Richard Lesiyampe is the Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital who spoke about the groundbreaking surgery for Ian Baraka.
KNH unveils reconstructed face of boy after groundbreaking surgeryKenya· 2025-10-25
Dr Richard Lesiyampe praised the surgical team for their exceptional work on Ian Baraka's surgery.
How KNH doctors restored smile to orphaned boy by performing complex reconstruction surgeryKenya· 2025-10-25
Dr Richard Lesiyampe is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital, which noted a surge in patient numbers.
Doctors stage nationwide protest in solidarity with striking Kiambu medicsKenya· 2025-10-13
Richard Lesiyampe, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital, stated that the hospital is under immense pressure due to a surge in patient numbers.
KNH, Murang'a hospitals overrun as Kiambu strike pushes patients across countiesKenya· 2025-10-08
Former CEO Richard Lesiyampe was transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga hospital hits another milestone after elevation to parastatalKenya· 2025-09-15
Dr Richard Lesiyampe confirmed the death of Mathew Lempurkel and stated that he passed away while undergoing treatment at KNH.
Ex-Laikipia North MP Mathew Lempurkel dies after road accidentKenya· 2025-08-24
Dr Richard Lesiyampe has officially taken over as acting Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital.
Richard Lesiyampe takes over as Kenyatta National Hospital CEOKenya· 2025-08-19
JOOTRH CEO Richard Lesiyampe says that in the last year, they have seen 255,000 patients.
Hope and hurdles: Patients hail SHA, but upfront costs remain a barrierKenya· 2025-08-18
CEO Dr Richard Lesiyampe confirmed that all staff employed at JOOTRH have automatically moved into the new State Corporation structure.
State elevates JOOTRH to Level Six, unlocking funding and better careKenya· 2025-06-29