Comprehensive, compassionate healthcare for the KU community — 24 hours a day, across all campuses
The Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS) provides comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to Kenyatta University students, staff and their dependants across all campuses. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the directorate ensures the university community has access to timely and professional medical care.
The health centre is fully financed by the university and operates a modern, paperless E-Hospital electronic medical records system for efficient patient management. The directorate is headed by Dr. Gabriel Waari, Director of University Health Services.
Round-the-clock outpatient services for acute and chronic conditions for students and staff.
18-bed inpatient facility for patients requiring overnight monitoring and care.
On-site diagnostic laboratory for blood, urine, microbiology and other routine tests.
On-campus pharmacy dispensing prescribed medicines and providing pharmaceutical advice.
Dental consultations, treatment and oral health services for the KU community.
Physical rehabilitation, sports injury management and musculoskeletal therapy.
Reproductive and maternal health services including family planning and antenatal care.
Confidential HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services.
Visiting specialists in paediatrics, psychiatry, gynaecology and ENT on scheduled days.
24-hour emergency ambulance response and rapid medical intervention across campus.
Confidential mental health support, stress management, and psychological counselling programmes for students and staff facing academic, personal or emotional challenges.
Family welfare support and counselling services helping members of the university community navigate family-related challenges and maintain healthy relationships.
The directorate operates 6 satellite clinics across KU campuses, ensuring that students and staff on all campuses have access to quality healthcare close to where they study and work.
Primary health centre — full services, 24/7
Tel: 020-2503834
Satellite clinic services
Satellite clinic services
Satellite clinic services
Satellite clinic services
Director's Secretary (Working Hours):
0770 738 905 (WhatsApp/Call)
24-Hour Nursing Hotline:
020 2503836
Parklands Clinic:
020 2503834
Email:
director-duhs@ku.ac.ke
Directorate of University Health Services
Kenyatta University Main Campus
P.O. Box 43844-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
