Daktari a quick one

Daktari a quick one

Daktari A Quick One – The Voice of Kenyan Doctors *Hosted by Dr. Nyadimu, *Daktari A Quick One* is a **leading Kenyan medical podcast** dedicated to **showcasing the incredible work of medics** across Kenya while shedding light on the **key challenges in Kenya’s healthcare system**. Through **powerful storytelling**, we inspire **aspiring doctors and young medical professionals**, offering them a glimpse into the real-world experiences of healthcare heroes. ## What We Offer: ✅ **Expert Insights** – Our **carefully selected guests** share their expertise, providing a **bird’s-eye view of ideal medical practice** in Kenya. ✅ **Beyond Medicine** – We highlight the **talents and passions of medics outside their profession**, proving that doctors are more than their stethoscopes. ✅ **Future Vision** – Our goal is to launch the **Top Daktari Awards**, an **annual awards program** recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of Kenyan medics. ## Join the Conversation! Have a **medical story** to share? **We’d love to hear from you!** 🔹 **Subscribe** to stay updated on new episodes. 🔹 **Leave a comment** – your feedback matters! 🔹 **Share this page** to spread the word about Kenya’s medical voices. **Welcome to *Daktari A Quick One* – where Kenyan doctors speak, inspire, and lead!**

Episodes

July 7, 2025 39 mins
Samji, a Kenyan doctor of Indian ancestry, whose incredible journey to becoming a successful physician and healthcare quality specialist is filled with hard lessons, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Now a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and serving as a Quality Specialist at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Dr. Samji narrates his difficult path into medicine. From poor career guidance and lack of men...
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Dr. reuben Kamundi tell Daktari a quick one of his journey through high school in Kenya, why and how he chose a mixed secondary school, his experiences in high school all while demistifying some of the myths associated with the SDA church. He narrates how his highschool experience shapped his interest in medicine and eventually plastic surgery. All this while still manging to pist outstanding accademic results and making it to the ...
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June 22, 2025 17 mins
There is a lot of missunderstanding of the roles of plastic surgeons especially in Kenya. DR. Reuben Kamundi and Dr. Nyadimu discuss in detail and From a plastic surgeons perspecive; the intrgues of plastic and recostructive surgery. touching on key issues including FGM ( female genital Mutilation) and the role of recostructive surgery in such cases. The discuss the issue of quacks in the industry and the dangers of being managed b...
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DR. Reuben Kamundi narrates the story of how his internship placement in Embu turned into a miracle that started with a research presentation in Mombasa at the Kenya Surgical society conference. After hearing about the 1st successful hand reimplantation and limb preservation afer trauma, he encountered a similar case in what can only be defined as fate; This ended up with him being part of a large team of plastic surgeons and ortho...
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🎙️ Who Betrayed the Intern Doctors? The 2024 Doctors' Strike Fallout | Daktari: A Quick One

In this explosive episode of Daktari: A Quick One, Dr. Nyadimu Festus sits down with Dr. Miskella, the Deputy Secretary General of KMPDU, to unpack the controversy surrounding Kenya’s 2024 doctors’ strike — a standoff that left the nation’s healthcare system on its knees and medics bruised, both literally and figuratively.

They boldly ask:

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June 22, 2025 4 mins
Body by design are just hustling and probably exploiting the loopholes left by the regulatory body
KMPDC
#doctors​ ##bodybydesign​ #plasticsurgery
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Daktari a Quick One discusses with Dr. Bonke Arunga on his internship experience. They compare the experience of Dr. Bonke had at Kijabe Mission Hospital. They discuss the toxicity of other internship centers and the power of positive mentorship.
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Dr. Bonke Arunga is a big advocate of the Kenya Medical Association (KMA)
He discusses with Dr. Nyadimu on the History of KMA, the role of KMA in advocating for policy changes in Medicine in Kenya. Details on how to join the association, the structure of KMA, the branches of KMA.
they also discuss the difference between KMA and KMA sacco.
they also discuss the roles of different regulatory bodies in Kenya including the KMPDC and ...
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how will you know who is a genuine man or Woman of God. how does faith interact with medicine. how can faith and medicine be used together for good.
is science, a gift and a tool from God. let us know what you think in the comments.
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🎙️ From Chronic Illness to Holistic Healing: Dr. Jacqueline Mwanu’s Journey | Daktari: A Quick One

In this eye-opening episode of Daktari: A Quick One, Dr. Jacqueline Mwanu sits down with Dr. Nyadimu Festus to share her remarkable journey from medical school to internship, working with the County Government of Nakuru, and navigating life with a chronic illness.

Inspired by a mentor, Dr. Mwanu transitioned into integrated medicine,...
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Dr. Wanjiku Ngigi on Daktari a Quick One explains what she does. Healthcare policy and it's role in fixing Healthcare systems in Kenya.
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Dr. Wanjiku Ngigi engages Dr Nyadimu on Daktari a Quick One. They engage in a detailed debate on faith-based healing. the role of faith in healing, the role the church plays in healing.
Dr. Wanjiku Ngigi describes how her faith in Jesus helps her become a better doctor.
they discuss how mordern Pastors take advantage of the vulnerable in society. such as Shakahola massacre.
Dr. Wanjiku Ngigi insists that reading the Bible is the ...
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Dr. Elizabeth Kuta has always had a passion for music. She has had a lifelong dream to pursue a career in music.
Once she got a chance, she went to DJ school in Eldoret, all while doing her MMed in Pediatrics and childhood medicine.
She has since become a professional DJ and a pediatrician and now neonatologist.
She performs at various events, including doctor events. she narrates her story with passion and on Daktari a Quick On...
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June 22, 2025 14 mins
DR. Reuben Kamundi Engages Dr. Naydimu on daktri a quick one as he narrates his 5 year journey towards attaining a bachalors degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB) and eventually starting internship. He shares his love for anatomy that hernessed his passion for plastic surgery.
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🎙️ Beating the Odds: Dr. Jacqueline Mwanu’s Journey from Tough Childhood to Medical School | Daktari: A Quick One

In this heartfelt episode of Daktari: A Quick One, Dr. Jacqueline Mwanu sits down with Dr. Nyadimu Festus to reflect on her challenging early years growing up in Kenya. From a tough childhood marked by adversity to navigating high school with resilience, Dr. Mwanu’s story is one of perseverance and grit.

Against all od...
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🎙️ Surviving Wilms Tumor: Dr. Jacqueline Mwanu’s Untold Story | Daktari: A Quick One

In one of our most moving episodes yet, Daktari: A Quick One sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Mwanu as she opens up about her difficult childhood, growing up constantly sick, in and out of hospitals — without a clear diagnosis.

It wasn’t until medical school that she finally discovered the cause: Wilms tumor (Nephroblastoma), a rare form of kidney ca...
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June 17, 2025 78 mins
The paediatrician with biceps?!🎙️ Doctors Who Lift: Inside the World of Fitness, Bodybuilding, and Strength Training with Dr. Bernie and Dr. Nyadimu
On this epic episode of Daktari: A Quick One, we step away from the hospital wards and into the weight room as Dr. Nyadimu sits down with Dr. Bernard “Bernie” Luke Nang’ayo — a Nairobi-based medical officer, professional strongman, and former Kenya’s Strongest Man (2019). Together, th...
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“It Can Be Done: Defying the Odds in Medicine & Life”🎙️ Young Leadership, Public Healthcare & Health Policy in Kenya | Dr. Japheth Okewa Siome on Daktari: A Quick One

In this bold and unfiltered episode of Daktari: A Quick One, Dr. Japheth Okewa Siome, a newly appointed Medical Superintendent in rural Kenya, joins Dr. Nyadimu Festus for a deep dive into the realities of leading in Kenya’s public health sector.

They unpack ...
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The Making of Dr. Wanjiku Gigi”Dr. Wanjiku Ngigi, engages with Dr. Nyadimu on Daktari a Quick One as she narrates her journey to becoming a doctor. The good and bad of being a first born, her life at Precious Blood Riruta High school that saw her end up at th UoN pursuing an MBChB.
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🩺💔 Some stethoscopes don’t break — they get quietly hung, forever.They said medicine was a calling. But what happens when the call stops ringing?

In this moving episode, I explore the reasons why doctors choose to hang the stethoscope — from burnout and disillusionment to chasing new dreams and prioritizing mental health.

🎙️ In this episode:

What it feels like to walk away from medicine

Burnout culture in Kenya’s healthcare syst...
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