28th KCOA Annual Scientific Conference 2026

"BUILDING RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE"

Venue: PrideInn Tembo International Convention Center, Shanzu · Tembo International Convention Centre, PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa, Shanzu Beach, Serena Road, Mombasa, Kenya.

Date: 28–30 October 2026

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 2026 - PRE-CONFERENCE
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Session
Type
Programme item
Pre-Conference Meetings
Time: 08:00-12:00 08:00-12:00
Pre-Conference Meetings Meeting
Oral
NEC / NADC Meeting
NEC / NADC members
Time: 14:00-17:00 14:00-17:00
Pre-Conference Meetings Meeting
Oral
Scientific and Technical Committee Meeting
Scientific and Technical Committee members
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH 2026 - DAY 1
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Session
Type
Programme item
Session
Oral
Clinical Officers shaping the future of health care: focus on PHC networks | Digital innovations improving equity and access: Clinical Officers at the centre stage, implementing Digital Health Solutions and Social Health Protection | Bridging the gaps in MNCAH: Clinical Officers as key drivers of quality maternal, newborn and adolescent health care | Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings
Session 1
Session Chair: Mr. William Masidza CO.
Co-Chair: Mr. Reinhard Maro
Rapporteur: Ms. Truphosa Seje
Conference Liaison: DSG - Mr. Chris Onditi
Time: 08:00-08:30 08:00-08:30
Session 1 General
Oral
Prayers, Climate Setting, Entertainment and Registration/Recognition of Participants; Hoisting of KCOA Flag
Clement Kalesingor; Diana Kiserema; Webmaster and KCOA Secretariat
Time: 08:30-08:45 08:30-08:45
Session 1 General
Oral
Welcoming Speech and Recognition of KCOA Officials
KCOA SG. Mr. Joseph Chebii; KCOA President Mr. Moses K. Matole
Time: 08:45-09:05 08:45-09:05
Session 1 General
Oral
Conference Chairman Official Address
Dr. Fredrick O. Otieno
Time: 09:05-09:20 09:05-09:20
Session 1 General
Oral
The Evolving Role of Clinical Officers in Building Resilient Primary Care Networks: Lessons from Nyeri County, Kenya
Mr. Patrick Mbugua
Time: 09:20-09:35 09:20-09:35
Session 1 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 09:35-09:50 09:35-09:50
Session 1 General
Pecha Kucha
Download Slides
Time: 09:35-09:50 09:35-09:50
Session 1 General
Pecha Kucha
MamaToto Link: A Platform for Early Detection and Referral of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Ms. Moreen Kipkemoi
Time: 09:50-10:00 09:50-10:00
Session 1 General
Campfire
Bridging the Gaps in MNCAH: Clinical Officers as Key Drivers of Quality Maternal, Newborn and Adolescent Healthcare
Ms. Juliet Kajuju Koome
Time: 10:00-10:30 10:00-10:30
Session 1 General
Partner
SHA Presentation - Provider and Beneficiary Management Update on SHA Compliance
Dr. Diana Marion (Director); Mr. Patrick Mwangi (Deputy Director) - SHA
Time: 10:30-11:05 10:30-11:05
Session 1 General
Break
Tea Break: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
Time: 11:05-11:25 11:05-11:25
Session 1 General
Oral
Kenya Clinical Officers Association Presentation - Through the PESTEL Lens
Time: 11:25-11:40 11:25-11:40
Session 1 General
Oral
Mr. Peterson Wachira
Time: 11:40-11:55 11:40-11:55
Session 1 General
Oral
Mr. Ibrahim Wako
Time: 11:55-12:10 11:55-12:10
Session 1 General
Oral
Dr. Saleh Bardad
Session 2 - Official Opening Ceremony
Session Chair: Mr. Joseph Chebii
Rapporteur: Mr. Mwavita Juma
Time: 12:10-13:10 12:10-13:10
Session 2 - Official Opening Ceremony Ceremony
Oral
28th KCOA ASC Official Opening Ceremony (KCOA, National and East African Anthem)
Hon. Aden Bare Duale EGH, CS Health - Kenya; Hon. Dr. Ouma Oluga OGW, PS State Department for Medical Services; WHO Representative; H.E. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, Governor - Mombasa County; Dr. Mogoi Donald, CECM Health and Sanitation - Nyamira
Time: 13:10-14:15 13:10-14:15
Session 2 - Official Opening Ceremony Ceremony
Break
Lunch Break: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
Session
Oral
Clinical Officers shaping the future of health care: focus on PHC networks | Digital innovations improving equity and access: Clinical Officers at the centre stage, implementing Digital Health Solutions and Social Health Protection | Bridging the gaps in MNCAH: Clinical Officers as key drivers of quality maternal, newborn and adolescent health care | Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings
Session 3
Time: 14:15-14:30 14:15-14:30
Session 3 General
Oral
Sanele Ngcobo, Lynn Bust, Ian Couper, Kathryn Chu
Time: 14:30-14:45 14:30-14:45
Session 3 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 14:45-15:00 14:45-15:00
Session 3 General
Oral
Strengthening Universal Health Coverage Through Accessible Cataract Surgery: The Role of Ophthalmic Clinical Officers in Kenya
Mr. Collins Nyamodi
Time: 15:00-15:20 15:00-15:20
Session 3 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
Square Pharma
Time: 15:20-15:35 15:20-15:35
Session 3 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 15:35-15:55 15:35-15:55
Session 3 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
Harm Reduction
Time: 15:55-16:10 15:55-16:10
Session 3 General
Pecha Kucha
Building a POCUS Ready Workforce: Lessons from Clinician-Led Ultrasound in the MiMBa Pregnancy Registry and a Roadmap for Scaling Maternal Health Services in Kenya
Mr. Kennedy Wekesa
Time: 15:55-16:10 15:55-16:10
Session 3 General
Pecha Kucha
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Optimization Following CRT-P in Advanced Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction in a Patient with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidities: A Case Report
Mr. Timothy Wachira
Time: 16:10-16:20 16:10-16:20
Session 3 General
Campfire
Mr. Wycliffe Owiti
Time: 16:20-16:40 16:20-16:40
Session 3 General
Partner
Medioda Health Africa
Time: 16:40-17:10 16:40-17:10
Session 3 General
Oral
Plenary
Time: 17:10-17:45 17:10-17:45
Session 3 General
Break
Tea Break: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 2026 - DAY 2
Time
Session
Type
Programme item
Session
Oral
Digital innovations improving equity and access: Clinical Officers at the centre stage, implementing Digital Health Solutions and Social Health Protection | Bridging the gaps in MNCAH: Clinical Officers as key drivers of quality maternal, newborn and adolescent health care | Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings
Session 4
Session Chair: Mr. Akudian James
Co-Chair: Ms. Tabitha Ndungu
Rapporteur: Mr. Geoffrey Korir
Time: 08:30-08:50 08:30-08:50
Session 4 General
Oral
Day 1 Rapporteur Report
Mr. John Koech
Time: 08:50-09:10 08:50-09:10
Session 4 General
Oral
Keynote Speech
Dr. Kelly Oluoch, Chief Executive Officer - KMTC
Time: 09:10-09:30 09:10-09:30
Session 4 General
Oral
Keynote Speech
Dr. Kamene Maureen, Ag. DG - National Public Health Institute
Time: 09:35-09:50 09:35-09:50
Session 4 General
Oral
Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Health Professional Education: Perspectives of Students and Lecturers in Kenya Medical Training College
Ms. Moreen Kipkemoi
Time: 09:50-10:05 09:50-10:05
Session 4 General
Oral
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Time: 10:05-10:20 10:05-10:20
Session 4 General
Pecha Kucha
Mrs. Jane Kamande
Time: 10:05-10:20 10:05-10:20
Session 4 General
Pecha Kucha
Download Slides
Time: 10:20-10:50 10:20-10:50
Session 4 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
Shalina Healthcare
Time: 10:50-11:10 10:50-11:10
Session 4 General
Oral
Plenary
Time: 11:10-11:45 11:10-11:45
Session 4 General
Break
Tea Break: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
Session
Oral
Digital innovations improving equity and access: Clinical Officers at the centre stage, implementing Digital Health Solutions and Social Health Protection | Bridging the gaps in MNCAH: Clinical Officers as key drivers of quality maternal, newborn and adolescent health care | Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings
Session 5
Session Chair: Mr. Laurence Kangethe
Rapporteurs: Ms. Harriet Alivitsa
Time: 11:45-12:00 11:45-12:00
Session 5 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 12:00-12:20 12:00-12:20
Session 5 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
Cosmos
Time: 12:20-12:35 12:20-12:35
Session 5 General
Oral
Embedding Congenital Anomaly Surveillance into Routine MNCAH Services: Findings from a Pregnancy Registry Cohort Study in Western Kenya
Mr. Kennedy Wekesa
Time: 12:35-12:55 12:35-12:55
Session 5 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
Sun Pharma
Time: 12:55-13:10 12:55-13:10
Session 5 General
Pecha Kucha
Knowledge, Role and Support Needs of Community Health Promoters in the Early Identification and Referral of Non-Communicable Diseases in Kisii County, Kenya
Mr. Allan Wanjala Khisa
Time: 12:55-13:10 12:55-13:10
Session 5 General
Pecha Kucha
Clinical Officers in Surgical Oncology Clinics, Breast Screening and Management of Breast Cancer Patients
Mr. Silvanus Kibiwot
Time: 13:10-14:25 13:10-14:25
Session 5 General
Oral
Lunch: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
Session
Oral
Digital innovations improving equity and access: Clinical Officers at the centre stage, implementing Digital Health Solutions and Social Health Protection | Bridging the gaps in MNCAH: Clinical Officers as key drivers of quality maternal, newborn and adolescent health care | Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings
Session 6
Session Chair: Mr. Rwenyo Dominick
Rapporteurs: Ms. Killy Rael
Time: 14:25-14:40 14:25-14:40
Session 6 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 14:40-15:10 14:40-15:10
Session 6 General
Oral
The Role of Diagnostics in the Clinical Care Continuum: Are We Diagnosing Early, Treating Faster and Improving Outcomes?
Cepheid - Mr. Job Ndege
Time: 15:10-15:25 15:10-15:25
Session 6 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 15:25-15:40 15:25-15:40
Session 6 General
Oral
Hypoglycemic Effects of Non-Bitter Cucumis metuliferus Fruit Extract on Blood Sugar of High-Fat/Fructose Diet and Streptozotocin-Induced Type II Diabetic Wistar Albino Rats
Mr. Dennis Muriuki
Time: 15:40-16:00 15:40-16:00
Session 6 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
Amref Health Africa - Dr. George Githuka
Time: 16:00-16:10 16:00-16:10
Session 6 General
Campfire
Download Slides
Time: 16:10-16:30 16:10-16:30
Session 6 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor): TIBA YA HOME - All in One Digital Healthcare Marketplace
Mr. Denis Gitobu
Time: 16:30-16:50 16:30-16:50
Session 6 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
EUROPA HC. LTD
Time: 16:50-17:20 16:50-17:20
Session 6 General
Oral
Plenary
Time: 17:20-17:50 17:20-17:50
Session 6 General
Break
Tea Break: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 2026 - DAY 3
Time
Session
Type
Programme item
Session
Oral
Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings | The future of care: Clinical Officers evolving role in effective communicable disease prevention and management | Resilient health systems for One Health: combating emergency health threats, pandemics and disaster responses
Session 7
Session Chair: Ms. Kuria Eunice
Rapporteurs: Mr. Alois John
Time: 08:30-08:50 08:30-08:50
Session 7 General
Oral
Day 2 Rapporteur Report
Ms. Achar Stella
Time: 08:50-09:20 08:50-09:20
Session 7 General
Oral
Prof. Paul Mungai, VC - Outspan Global University
Time: 09:20-09:35 09:20-09:35
Session 7 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 09:35-09:50 09:35-09:50
Session 7 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 09:50-10:05 09:50-10:05
Session 7 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 10:05-10:20 10:05-10:20
Session 7 General
Oral
Download Slides
Time: 10:20-10:50 10:20-10:50
Session 7 General
Oral
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Dr. Warfa (Pediatrician), MOH - Office of the CS
Time: 10:50-11:00 10:50-11:00
Session 7 General
Campfire
Client Perspectives on HIV Service Integration into General Outpatient Care in Homa Bay County, Kenya, Between January to June 2025
Mr. Fredrick Raywe
Time: 11:00-11:10 11:00-11:10
Session 7 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
CIPLA
Time: 11:10-11:20 11:10-11:20
Session 7 General
Partner
Partner Presentation (Sponsor)
Time: 11:20-11:55 11:20-11:55
Session 7 General
Break
Tea Break: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
Session
Oral
Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings | The future of care: Clinical Officers evolving role in effective communicable disease prevention and management | Resilient health systems for One Health: combating emergency health threats, pandemics and disaster responses
Session 8
Session Chair: Mr. Olando Justus
Rapporteurs: Ms. Josephine Toywa
Time: 11:55-12:10 11:55-12:10
Session 8 General
Pecha Kucha
Mr. Duke Mobegi
Time: 11:55-12:10 11:55-12:10
Session 8 General
Pecha Kucha
Integrated Community-Based Screening for Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases and Other Health Conditions in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi County, Kenya
Mr. Morris Maina
Time: 12:10-12:20 12:10-12:20
Session 8 General
Campfire
Clinical Mentorship and TB Detection in Prison Health Facilities
Time: 12:20-12:30 12:20-12:30
Session 8 General
Campfire
Diagnostic Overshadowing in Tropical Fevers: A Case of Severe Falciparum Malaria Missed After Dengue and H. pylori Diagnosis
Time: 12:30-12:45 12:30-12:45
Session 8 General
Oral
Mr. Duke Mobegi
Time: 12:45-13:05 12:45-13:05
Session 8 General
Oral
Continuity of Care: Optimizing IPC and Rational Use of PPE During Ebola Response
Mr. Peterson Wachira; Ebola Taskforce Member
Time: 13:05-13:35 13:05-13:35
Session 8 General
Oral
Plenary
Time: 13:35-14:35 13:35-14:35
Session 8 General
Oral
Lunch: Poster Viewing / Exhibitions
Session
Oral
Breaking barriers to care: enhancing emergency, critical care and NCD management in resource-limited settings | The future of care: Clinical Officers evolving role in effective communicable disease prevention and management | Resilient health systems for One Health: combating emergency health threats, pandemics and disaster responses
Poster Presentations
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Effects of Antenatal Clinic Visits on Neonatal Health Among Postnatal Mothers Attending Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Mr. Mohamed Sheikh Abdiaziz
Poster Presentations Poster
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Substance Use, Poor Sleep and Hypertension Among Boda Boda Riders in Mombasa: Implications for Integrated NCD Prevention
Mr. Salim Mwakidzuga
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Impact of Older Age on Treatment Outcomes in Multidrug/Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Six-Year Retrospective Cohort Study
Mr. Sachpreet Singh
Poster Presentations Poster
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Mrs. Doreen Makunyo
Poster Presentations Poster
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Effect of Community-Based Active Case Finding in Early Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Mrs. Catharine Musikhu
Poster Presentations Poster
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Ms. Rosemary Kiige
Poster Presentations Poster
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Persistent Nipple and Breast Pain in Lactation Beyond Pathology
Ms. Rosemary Shikari
Poster Presentations Poster
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Mr. Sheba Mohamed Riziki
Poster Presentations Poster
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Mr. Brian Korir
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The Need for Training and Integration of Clinical Officers into Surgical Oncology and Breast Clinics: A Narrative Review; Clinical Officers Role in Breast Biopsy, Screening Assessment and Radiological Interpretation
Mr. Silvanus Kibiwot
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Integrating Lung Function Assessment into Primary Healthcare: Lessons from the Integrated Program on Asthma, COPD and TB (iPACT) Program in Nakuru County, Kenya
Mr. Antony Gathee
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Mr. Mathew Kimeu
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Strengthening Resilient Health Systems Under the One Health Framework Through Effective Chain of Custody in Clinical Forensic Medicine
Mr. Robinson Kipisut
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Determinants of Preeclampsia and Its Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Among Women in Narok County, Kenya
Mr. Aron Kibet
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Breaking Barriers to Integrated Hypertension and Diabetes Care: Determinants and Health System Barriers to Multimorbidity Management Among Adults Aged 30-40 Years in Imenti North Sub-County, Kenya
Ms. Linet Makandi
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The Contribution of HIV-Related Stigma to Mental Health Challenges Among People Living with HIV in Embu County: Implications for Health System Strengthening in Africa
Ms. Akisha Mwangi
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Globalization of the Labour Market for Clinical Practitioners
Mr. Peterson Wachira
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Impact of Structured Nutritional Support on Chemotherapy Tolerance in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Case of Texas Cancer Centre, Nairobi
Mr. George Obonyo
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Session 9 - Closing Ceremony
Session Chair: Mr. Joseph Chebii; Co-Chair: Mr. Masidza William
Rapporteur: Mr. Ngeera John
Time: 14:35-15:45 14:35-15:45
Session 9 - Closing Ceremony Ceremony
Oral
Closing Ceremony: Chief Guest Closing Remarks; Vote of Thanks and Official Closing
Hon. PS Mary Muthoni Murioki CBS HSC.; Hon. Albert W. Taiti, CECM Health - Laikipia; Mr. Tom Nyakaba, Chief Officer Public Health and Sanitation - Nairobi; KCOA NEC, Conference Chairperson
Session 10 - Gala Dinner
Session Chair: Mr. Masidza William; Co-Chair: Ms. Philomen Mayiek
Rapporteur: Mr. Evance Nyayiemi
Time: 18:30-23:55 18:30-23:55
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Gala Dinner
Time: 18:30-19:00 18:30-19:00
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Arrival and Red-Carpet Reception
KCOA Secretariat; Inburst
Time: 19:00-19:10 19:00-19:10
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Opening Prayer and Anthem (KCOA, National, East African)
Ms. Esther Cheboss; Sheikh Ibrahim
Time: 19:10-19:20 19:10-19:20
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Welcome Address
KCOA Deputy President Mr. Macharia Wachira
Time: 19:20-19:50 19:20-19:50
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Meals and Drinks
Ms. Mayiek Philomen; KCOA Secretariat; Inburst
Time: 19:50-20:10 19:50-20:10
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Entertainment and Cultural Heritage Showcase
Judges: Mr. Chris Onditi; Ms. Brenda Opiyo; Mr. Michael Odeke
Time: 20:10-20:25 20:10-20:25
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
Partner
Partner Presentation and Appreciation
KCOA SG. Mr. Joseph Chebii
Time: 20:25-21:15 20:25-21:15
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Gala Awards
M and E Team; Mr. Juma Mwavita
Time: 21:15-21:35 21:15-21:35
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Entertainment and Fun Moments
DJ; Band
Time: 21:35-21:50 21:35-21:50
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Keynote Reflection by KOL and Closing Remarks
KCOA President, Mr. Moses K. Matole
Time: 21:50-23:00 21:50-23:00
Session 10 - Gala Dinner Special
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Networking, Photos and Departure
All Delegates