John Gikonyo

President, Renal Patients Society of Kenya | Vice Chair, NCD Alliance of Kenya

NCD Lived experience: Living with Hypertension, Kidney Transplant Education Background: BA Degree Egerton University (1993) Professional background: Sales & Marketing; Business Management Family: Born in Kangema, Murang’a County, Kenya Father to Michelle & Leon Experience:

Lived with Hypertension since 2006
Lived with Chronic kidney Disease since 2009. Transplanted 2015.
Founded RPSKe in 2017
Joined NCD Alliance of Kenya (NCDAK) in 2018
Team leader, Caucus of Patients Led organizations and PLWNCDs under NCDAK
Participated in & Coordinated successful NCD Global Week for Action activities 2019-2024
Co-Chair, Ministry of Health Renal Technical Working Group (TWG)
Member, Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service (KBTTS) Technical Working Group on Diseased Organ Donation
Member. African NCDs Network Advisory Board
Member, Africa Medicines Agency Treaty Alliance (AMATA) Steering Committee
Member, Global Patients Alliance for Kidney Health (GloPAKH) Steering Committee

Passionate about UHC and Meaningful Involvement of Persons Living with NCDs in all matters that affect them.

09.00 - 10.00 AM Chief Speaker

Friday 21st Nov

Presentation on the EAC NCD Charter

The presentation of the East Africa Community Non-Communicable Diseases official charter.

2.00 - 3.00 PM Workshop 1

Thursday 20th Nov

Addressing Readiness for NCD Care and Strengthening Referral Pathways in PHC Systems

Effective NCD prevention and management depend on the capacity and readiness of Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to deliver quality, continuous care. This theme explores strategies to enhance PHC readiness — including infrastructure, workforce skills, essential medicines, and diagnostic tools — to better manage NCDs at the community level.

3.15 - 4.15 PM Workshop 2

Thursday 20th Nov

Geriatric NCD Care in PHC Settings

As Kenya’s population ages, the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among older adults continues to rise. This theme focuses on strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to effectively respond to the unique needs of the elderly living with NCDs.

9.00 - 10.00 AM Panel Discussion

Wednesday 19th Nov

Voices of Lived Experience

Voices of Lived Experience highlights the power and importance of listening to and learning from people living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Their stories provide real insights into the daily challenges, triumphs, and barriers faced in accessing care, managing conditions, and living with dignity.

02.00 - 03.00 PM Plenary 1

Wednesday 19th Nov

Community Engagement and Health Promotion – Harnessing the Power of Communities: Transforming NCD Prevention and Control Through Grassroots Action (Lessons Learnt)

Effective prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) begins at the community level. This theme explores how empowering communities through education, participation, and ownership can drive lasting change in health behaviors and outcomes.