Nicholas Okumu

Dr. Nicholas Okumu is an orthopaedic surgeon and a dynamic leader in the healthcare sector in Kenya.

He has served as the Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at Kenyatta National Hospital and currently leads the Orthopaedic Oncology Unit at the same institution. He is an honorary lecturer in the department of Surgery at the University of Nairobi.

In addition, Dr. Okumu is also the CEO of Stratus Medical a medical imaging and healthcare solutions provider based in Nairobi, Kenya.

He obtained his Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Nairobi and holds an MBA from the University of South Wales. His educational background is further enriched by specialized training in project management and leadership and Health Economics from prestigious institutions like Harvard University, the London School of Economics and Policy and the University of Washington.

As a 2024 Global Surgery Advocacy Fellow, a collaborative initiative by Operation Smile, the University of Global Health Equity, and the Nkafu Policy Institute, Dr. Okumu is passionately committed to enhancing orthopaedic care, improving healthcare accessibility in Kenya, and mentoring future healthcare leaders.

His main area of research currently focuses on the confluence of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare where he is currently working on AI tools that solve diverse problems such as the production of prosthetics, diagnostics and even development of precision medicine tools for low resourced communities such as Kibera the largest slum area in Africa.

With a passion for writing, Dr. Okumu has authored various opinion pieces around health equity and access most prominently on Devex and IPS. In his first foray into writing fiction, Dr. Okumu has woven a thrilling narrative that explores the dark underbelly of the digital world. Inspired by African literary greats and historical figures, Dr. Okumu blends real-world issues with gripping fiction.

When not writing, Dr. Okumu dedicates time to family and various professional endeavors, always striving to make a positive impact on the community.