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Video S1 · E7 Life, Leadership & the Doctor’s Journey

Finding Your Voice: Prof. Nancy Kunyiha on Life & Medicine - Part 1

Prof. Nancy Kunyiha opens up about her journey from early clinical practice to leadership and mentorship, sharing honest lessons on purpose, resilience, growth and the human side of being a doctor in Kenya.

About this episode

In this debut episode of Daktari Tune, we sit down with Prof. Nancy Kunyiha, a seasoned medical doctor whose story goes far beyond the hospital and the practice of medicine.

She takes us through the early days of her clinical career, the challenges and turning points that shaped her, and the experiences that helped her grow into a leader, mentor and voice within healthcare.

The conversation explores what it really means to be a doctor in Kenya today—the expectations, pressures, opportunities and personal sacrifices that can come with the profession. Prof. Kunyiha shares candid reflections on navigating demanding professional responsibilities while continuing to grow personally and find meaning in her work.

We also explore the importance of leadership, mentorship, resilience and finding your voice, both within medicine and beyond it. Her experiences offer valuable lessons for healthcare professionals and students while reminding us that behind every medical career is a human story filled with uncertainty, growth, choices and purpose.

This is an honest and inspiring conversation about medicine as a career, leadership as a responsibility, and finding purpose as a person.

In this episode, we explore:
Clinical beginnings • Life as a doctor in Kenya • Leadership • Mentorship • Career growth • Resilience • Personal development • Purpose • Finding your voice • The human side of medicine

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