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Network International Launches In-Person Payment Solutions in Kenya

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Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has launched innovative in-person payment...

High interest earning pushes StanChart net profit to Sh20bn

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Standard Chartered Bank profit after tax expanded by Sh6.23 billion to Sh20 billion last year on the back of improved incomes from...

Safaricom Marks 18 years of M-PESA with money market fund

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Telecommunication service provider Safaricom yesterday launched Ziidi, a wealth management product that is set to disrupt the country’s retail investment sector.

BuuPass, Team SWAT Partner to enhance bus travel across Western Kenya

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BuuPass, Kenya's leading digital travel platform, has partnered with Team SWAT Logistics and Management Ltd, a key bus operator serving Western Kenya.
AGRA has welcomed its new president, Alice Ruhweza. Ruhweza succeeds Dr Agnes Kalibata, who has successfully led AGRA through two transformative terms. AGRA is a nonprofit organization that aims to transform agriculture in Africa and improve food security and nutrition. In a statement released on Tuesday, AGRA said Ruhweza brings with her a wealth of experience as a global thought leader, systems thinker, and international development expert. “With a distinguished 28-year career at the intersection of economic, social, and environmental policy and practice, Alice has held leadership and board roles in government, the private sector, the United Nations, and major international NGOs,” the organisation said. Ruhweza has joined AGRA from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), where she has been a passionate advocate for inclusive agri-food systems, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. AGRA’s Board chair Hailemariam Dessalegn, said Ruhweza’s extensive international experience and profound understanding of the African landscape equip her to navigate diverse cultures and drive collaboration across sectors.

AGRA welcomes Alice Ruhweza as new president

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AGRA has welcomed its new president, Alice Ruhweza. Ruhweza succeeds Dr Agnes Kalibata, who has successfully led AGRA through...

Airtel Kenya Introduces Innovative Smarta Bundles for Enhanced Connectivity

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Airtel Kenya has unveiled its new Smarta Bundles, a comprehensive offering designed to simplify the lives of its customers by combining communication and...

Schneider Electric Kenya Boosts Technical Training With Key TVET Equipment Donation

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Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has enhanced its pledge to support technical education...

Kenya Airways Lifts Highly Acclaimed Cargo Airline Award

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Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has been named Highly Acclaimed African Air Cargo Airline of the Year at the Air Cargo Africa...

Cheap Loans to Start Flowing to Individuals and Small Businesses

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Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has forecast an increase in lending to individuals and small businesses as Kenya’s economy stabilises and growth picks...

I&M Bank slashes lending rates by a further 2%

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After reducing lending interest rates by 0.75% in the 4th quarter of 2024, I&M Bank has again reduced its Kenya Shillings lending...
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is the first institution to be accredited to train Health Records professionals in the country after fulfilling all the requirements set by the Ministry of Health. The Director, Health Information Systems at the ministry, Mr. Gilbert Nzomo says the training of Health Records officers has come a long way as, initially, it was even done outside the country. “Many institutions are now training the officers and there is need to ensure quality. It started as a certificate programme and at the moment we have PhD programmes in the country,” he added. Speaking during the official presentation of certificate of accreditation to MKU, the Chairman, Health Records and Information Mangers Board, Mr. Onesmus K. Mwaura said MKU was the first institution to be accredited after fulfilling all the requirements. “As a board, we have embarked on streamlining the training of the health records and information officers in the country. One way of ensuring that all the institutions adhere to the set guidelines is through accreditation,” he said. Mr Mwaura said the Health Records and Information Managers Board (HRIM) is anchored in the HRIM Act No 15 of 2016 which became operational in 2022. “The act empowers the board to exercise regulatory and oversight roles on training institutions offering training in Health Records and Information courses,” he added. MKU vice-chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, expressed gratitude to the Health Records and Information Managers Board (HRIMB) for the collaboration with his institution in the training of Health Records and Information Managers. “Universal access to quality health services and, in turn, improved health outcomes require not only more health professionals but also the quality and relevance of education in health professions,” he said. Accordingly, plans are underway to the process of launching a Master of Health Information Management Program. “MKU values the strong collaborative relationship that we share with the HRIM Board and remains committed to upholding the highest standards of training Health Records and Information management managers,” he added. MKU graduated its first Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management graduates in December 2012. To date, the university has graduated 516 Bachelor of Science, 860 Diplomas and 383 certificates in Health Records and Information Management. “Our health records and information technology graduates are making an impact in diverse sectors including the government, Non-governmental Organisations, academia, and international bodies such the World Health Organisation,” noted the VC. Prof Jaganyi noted that the university remains committed to preparing the students to high quality professionals to serve as health care and quality managers at all levels of the healthcare ecosystem both locally and internationally. “Our programmes endeavour to expose our graduates to modern technology in the health records domain which ensures that they are capable of applying technology in the improvement of patient care and outcomes,” he added. Others who attended or were represented at the function were MKU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Research Affairs, Dr Mercyline Kamande; Registrar, Academic Administration, Dr Ronald Maathai; Principal, College of Health Sciences, Dr. Josphat Njuguna; Dean, School of Clinical Medicine, Mr. Peter Mwaura, faculty members and students. The news of the certification comes a few days after the university was re-accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya to continue training nursing students. The Institution has been offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree for the last 12 years and has been subject to regular reviews by the nursing council to confirm that the university’s facilities, including laboratories, meet the set requirements. The reviews undertaken every five years are a legal requirement for all institutions of higher learning training nursing students. The Registrar Nursing Council of Kenya Dr. Lister Onsongo presented the re-accreditation certificate to the MKU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratious Jaganyi.

MKU accredited by Health Records and Information Management Board

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Mount Kenya University (MKU) is the first institution to be accredited to train Health Records professionals in the country after fulfilling all...
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