Psychiatrist / Psychologist
Dr. Silvia Kemunto
CEO, Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
Sisa
Data Science & AI Solutions Researcher
Dr. Elizabeth Imudu
Resident Psychiatrist
James Mwathi
Consultant Psychologist and Program Manager
Martin Munyagia
Child Safeguarding and Protection Specialist
Salma Sheila Kwamboka
Medical Psychotherapist/ Clinical Nurse
Khalifa Khalid Hamisi
Consultant Psychologist
Josephine Wanza Mwengei
OGW Consultant Psychiatrist and Consulting Specialist
Kevin Gachee
MOH-CPRB Consultant Psychologist
Management
Caroline Osanjo
Administrative Officer
Elsa NtinyarI
Office Assistant
Dr. Silvia Kemunto
I am a highly dedicated, organized, and competent medical practitioner with over 5 years of experience in diagnosing mental health disorders, behavioral issues, and providing quality treatment to patients. Highly experienced in reviewing the treatment plan and providing treatment suggestions for patients who are new or not improving as expected. Adept at advising on appropriate medications and other treatment strategies, also providing the care team with educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions. I am also a good communicator and team player with ability to work collaboratively with other health care managers to oversee the status and population health of the assigned patient caseload.
I hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree as well as a Masters of Medicine degree in Psychiatry from the University of Nairobi. In addition, have a course in epidemiology from the University of Harvard in conjunction with Nelson Mandela. I also worked with the UNODC as a research supervisor on a national study on prevalence of substance abuse in the National Police. I am a Current lead consultant of mental health for the Agha-khan Social Welfare Board.
I am also a Mental health advocate for the transgender community in Kenya, Lead consultant psychiatrist for Jinsi Yangu organization. I am an Anchor Psychiatrist at Chiromo lane Mental hospital as well as a Resident Psychiatrist at Mathare Hospital Nairobi and currently the Executive and Managing Director at Mental Health Planet Speciality Clinic Ltd.
In addition, I am Consulting for the Transgender Education Advocacy (TEA) - Creating awareness on Gender incongruence, intersex disorders. Co - Investigator PTSD TNX 102 Trial, Consultant Psychiatrist, Kenya Commercial Bank/ National Bank of Kenya, Member of the National Police Service Special Medical Board and a Consultant psychiatrist; Young African Works Project, KCB Foundation.
I am a passionate mental health advocate through active participation at Global and National Platforms on various mental health topics in a lifetime quest to break the stigma limiting access to quality mental healthcare.
Dr. Elizabeth Imudu
I am a patient centred Psychiatrist with over 5 years’ experience in clinical practice, having worked as a Senior House Officer in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital which is Kenya’s inaugural public mental health hospital and Kenyatta National Hospital’s Psychiatric Department, while in my post graduate training. I work in Baringo County Referral Hospital as the Head of Psychiatry leading a team of mental health professionals including Medical Officers and Interns in both a teaching and clinical practice capacity. I also work with community health workers to create awareness about mental health in the county. Currently, I work in Mental Health Planet which is a premiere clinic in Chiromo Hospital Group where my roles include working in hand with psychologists in reviewing and developing management plans for both inpatient and outpatient clients with mental illness. I approach health holistically with the aim of aiding clients in improving their quality of life whilst fostering mental resilience and wellness. I am skilled in the diagnosis, treatment and care of children, adolescents and adults with mental disorders and in psychotherapeutic approaches to management.
I hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree as well as a Masters of Medicine degree in Psychiatry from the University of Nairobi. In addition I have certifications in Adolescent Development from the School of Public Health, University of Michigan; a training which addressed the socio-ecological approaches to adolescent development including cultural and contextual influences on it. It also focused on adolescent risk and resilience and the influence of developmental factors on adolescent mental health issues to name but a few. I also have a certificate on Adolescent Psychiatry from the International Psychiatry Synapse 2022. I am certified by NACADA for a Basic Universal Treatment Curriculum Training which took part in three phases. It is a program for addiction professionals that ensures they acquire competency and skills in accordance with the National Standards for Treatment and Rehabilitation of persons with Substance Use Disorders.
I have also submitted a research thesis in reproductive psychiatry that focused on unmet reproductive health needs among women with mental illness, for publication in the University of Nairobi. I endeavor to pursue more research into psychiatry’s both chartered and unchartered territories.
I aim to be an effective communicator who easily builds affinity with multidisciplinary staff, patients, caregivers, and the community to deliver comprehensive care.
I am a member of the Kenya Psychiatric Association and Eastern Africa Young Psychiatrists and Trainees Association, Kenya chapter.
Martin Munyagia
I am a youth and children educator with over a decade of progressive work experience in child protection and safeguarding, community mobilization, project management, peer guidance and counseling, youth programs facilitation and mentorship, youth empowerment, life skills and family reunification, especially for adolescent children among others.
I have worked as Program Manager for Scholar Welfare (Equity Group Foundation) and Child protection – (Collective Community Action). I have been a short-Term Consultant in Life skills Training for UNODC, Part time Lecture – Child Safeguarding & Case Management (Tangaza University College). I am also a board member CEFA Kenya and Stahili Foundation
I have a BA, Youth and Children Studies from Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Certified Trainer of Trainers with Corporate Staffing Services, Certified Professional Mediator from Mediation Training Institute Australia and Basic Counselling Skills Training Kenya Association of Professional Counselors
James Mwathi
A committed and all rounded Psychologist and mental health advocate with a passion for mental health and related disorders.
Inspiration comes from interacting with people dealing with mental health challenges, walking with them to full health and the need for mental health disorders to be treated like any other medical illnesses as we reduce stigma.
Has worked for the last 12 years as a Counselor, Senior Counselor and Clinical Services Coordinator in some of the leading Rehabilitations and Mental Wellness centers in the country.
Currently practices as a Consulting Psychologist at Mental Health Planet, Chiromo Hospital Group and Oasis Specialty hospital among other hospitals. I hold M. A, (Counseling Psychology), ACCE-ICAC II and I am a Certified Addictions Specialist (NACADA
Sisa
With over 8 years of experience in strategy, service design, business model innovation, and systems transformation, I specialize in helping organizations design and implement scalable models across operations, technology, AI, data, and institutional growth.
My expertise spans business model design, digital transformation, operational efficiency, and ecosystem strategy, with a strong focus on turning complex ideas into practical, high-impact systems. I have contributed to major initiatives including the MoKo model, Twiga Foods’ service and product model, SPICE deployment, and strategic engagements with the Division of Mental Health, Ministry of ICT, and ShambaSense.
At Medtronic LABS, I led the design of adaptive models for integrated health service delivery across LMICs, leveraging stakeholder engagement, systems thinking, and data-driven decision-making to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
I thrive in aligning strategy with execution, bringing clarity to complexity and helping institutions build sustainable solutions that deliver real impact.
Salma Sheila Kwamboka
A qualified registered psychologist/nurse with over ten years experience both in the healthcare industry with emphasis on child protection and safeguarding as well as catering for mental health and dealing with community and the recent emerging trends in mental health.
I have over time gathered clinical experience that has made me grow in my career by dealing with a diverse range of health care services and I have highly gained experience in delivery of individual, family, as well as the community at large.
I have demonstrated strong leadership qualities whilst working in conjunction with community and local teams and demonstrated the ability to conduct patient assessment, supervise the provision of safe and compassionate care and evaluate care effectiveness. In the past
I have demonstrated interfaith that is the best interest of the client or the patient working in mind with the ethics that are bound to my profession to promote efficiency and the delivery of operational excellence.
Licensed Nurse (NNAK) Licensed Psychologist (KPsyA) Member of KPA (kenya Psychiatrist Association) Member of (CPAN) Child Protection Agency Network Member of (KMPPA) Kenya Muslim Medical Practitioners Association Certified PFA (Psychological First Aid) Certified TOT
Khalifa Khalid Hamisi
A Consultant Psychologist with over seven years of experience in the assessment, therapeutic treatment, and management of mental health disorders. Skilled in evidence-based interventions, with additional certifications in Strategies & Skills in Learning and Development(SSLD) as well as Creating Behavioral Change.
Deeply committed to community engagement and mental health advocacy, with a focus on reshaping narratives, reducing stigma, and promoting accessible, impactful psychological care
Josephine Wanza Mwengei
Dr. Josephine Wanza Mwengei, OGW is a Consultant Psychiatrist and consulting specialist at Mental Health Planet Specialty Clinic, where she offers highly individualized, evidence-based care to clients seeking thoughtful, discreet, and outcome-focused mental health support.
She holds a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry from the University of Nairobi and has further advanced her expertise through specialized training in Global Mental Health, Leadership and Management in Health, and Project Management in Global Health from the University of Washington, alongside certification in Health in Detention from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute. This multidisciplinary foundation allows her to engage mental health not only at the clinical level, but also through a systems-informed lens that considers the social, cultural, and environmental factors shaping psychological wellbeing.
Dr. Josephine Wanza Mwengei’s work is particularly attuned to the complexities of mental health in contemporary, fast-evolving environments. She brings extensive experience in correctional health, where she has led policy development and championed equitable mental healthcare for women, juveniles, and other vulnerable populations in contact with the law. This work, for which she was awarded the presidential honour of the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW), has deepened her expertise in trauma-informed care, resilience, and the management of complex, co-occurring mental health conditions.
She is an active contributor to the mental health field, having served as a panellist in regional and international forums focused on underserved and high-risk populations. Her collaborations with organizations such as UNODC, SAPTA, and the Kenya Red Cross particularly in advancing harm reduction interventions reflect a sustained commitment to pragmatic, rights-based approaches to care.
Dr. Josephine Wanza also contributes to national technical working groups shaping mental health policy and practice in vulnerable settings, reinforcing her role at the intersection of clinical care, policy, and public health leadership.
Kevin Gachee
Kevin Gachee is a MOH-CPRB board certified and licensed Consultant Psychologist and WHO Quality Rights Trainer with 9 + years of experience as a Mental Health Practitioner in clinical setting. He holds a combined Bachelors and Master Degree in Psychology from The University of Dundee (Scotland, UK) and is a certified member of the Kenya Psychological Association (KPsyA).
He currently runs a Private Practice - The Mental Wealth Haven - located in Chiromo Hospital Group (Lavington Muthangari Road, NRB, KE) which offers Individual, Group, Couple and Family Psychotherapy services to persons afflicted with mental health conditions (e.g depression, anxiety, substance use disorders) as well as emotional / psychosocial distress.
Kevin also consults at all Chiromo Hospital Group (Nairobi) branches, Oasis Health Speciality Hospital (Peponi Rd Nrb) and Nairobi Rakusei Mental Health (Karen Nrb).
In an effort to spread mental health awareness, Kevin advocates for Mental Health via health talks (e.g Schneider Electric, Safaricom, KCB Bank, IHRM Kenya, Open Capital, Access Afya..) and various media platforms (e.g Online Articles, TV, Social Media)
Mental Health Planet Specialty Clinic Ltd, Office Suite 109, First Floor, 37 Muthangari Road, Lavington, Nairobi , Kenya
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