Health CS Deborah Barasa has appointed Timothy Olweny as the National Cancer Institute chairperson.
In a gazette notice dated September 16, Barasa said Olweny will serve in the role of the chairperson for three years effective September 17, 2024.
The CS further revoked the appointment of Gitahi Githinji.
Barasa said the appointment is in accordance with the Cancer Prevention and Control Act, 2012.
Olweny previously served as the chairman of the Social Health Authority Board.
President William Ruto appointed Olweny in the role in November 2023.
Olweny is an experienced healthcare, leadership, and management professional with academic qualifications in the medical, business and leadership fields and a career spanning over 25 years in the public, private, and not-for-profit health sectors.
Over the years he has been a consumer of healthcare services, delivered clinical care as an individual and institutional healthcare provider, and occupied leadership positions in health institutions, professional and other membership organizations.
Consequently, he has actively engaged with the Ministry of Health, its regulatory bodies, semi-autonomous government agencies, parastatals, and the legislative arms of the Kenyan government.
