The Nairobi Hospital Appoints Felix Osano as Chief Executive Officer

Strategic Insights -

Felix Osano has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of The Nairobi Hospital, effective immediately, succeeding James Nyamongo. Osano has a rich professional background spanning over 17 years, including global private equity investments in healthcare, leadership roles in FMCG and healthcare organizations, and a current Doctoral Candidate in Strategic Management at USIU-Africa. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, which the board believes will steer the hospital into a new era of innovation and patient-centered care. The board has expressed its full support and best wishes to Osano in his new position.

Key Takeaways:

  • Felix Osano, a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in global private equity investments in healthcare and leadership roles in FMCG and healthcare organizations, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of The Nairobi Hospital.
  • Osano holds an MBA in Global Business Management from USIU-Africa, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Daystar University, and a certificate in Executive Leadership for Supply Chain Transformation from Strathmore University.
  • He is a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS-UK) professional, a Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), a Certified Six Sigma practitioner, and a member in good standing of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
  • The board has expressed its confidence in Osano's strategic vision, industry expertise, and commitment to operational excellence, which will steer the hospital into its next chapter of innovation and patient-centered care.
  • The board has extended its full support and best wishes to Osano in his new role.
  • The appointments of Osano's deputies and other senior leadership positions were announced in December 2024, as part of a significant restructuring of the management team.
  • The new appointments include:

+ Dr. Reuben Okioma as Deputy Director of Medical Services and Research.

+ Margret Muiyoro as Acting Director of Nursing Services.

+ Nicodemus Odongo as Director of Strategy and Innovation.

+ Mohamed Doo Said as Director of Human Resources.

+ William Masita as Director of Finance.

+ Dr. Magdalyne Wambui Kamande as Director of Transformation Services and ICT.

+ Gilbert Nyamweya as Company Secretary.

+ Dr. Margaret Sirima as Principal of the College of Health Sciences.

+ Weldon Rotich as Internal Audit and Controls.

+ Audrey Onsomu as Risk and Compliance.

+ Antipas Nyambok as Head of Operations.

+ Major (Rtd) Guido Aido Leariwala as Chief Security Officer.

+ Trevour Adudah as Head of Engineering.

Statistics:

  • 17 years: the length of Osano's professional experience spanning global private equity investments in healthcare and leadership roles in FMCG and healthcare organizations.
  • 2024: the year in which Osano was appointed as acting CEO, following James Nyamongo's decision to send him on compulsory leave.
  • 13 December 2024: the date on which Osano was appointed as acting CEO.
  • December 2024: the month in which the significant restructuring of the management team took place, resulting in the appointment of Osano's deputies and other senior leadership positions.

Sources:

  • The Nairobi Hospital Board of Management (2025) statement signed by board chairperson Bartley Onyambu.
  • The Nairobi Hospital press release (2025).