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Doctor-Led Health Movement

Medicine is personal.
So is the way
we talk about it.

Dr. Mathew Koech's Digital Health Podcast brings the human side of medicine to the people who need it most. Real doctors. Real journeys. Real impact.

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"We are a doctor-led preventive health movement giving doctors from every specialty a platform to share their personal medical journeys, promote best practices, and inspire communities across Africa to live healthier lives."

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From the Theatre
to the Community Clinic

Our doctors share the stories that change how we think about health.

Nephrology
The Silent Killer: Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr. Mathew Koech · Nephrologist

Cardiology
Heart Health in Africa: Prevention Starts Early
Guest Cardiologist

Mental Health
Wellness for Healthcare Workers: The Unseen Struggle
Guest Psychiatrist

Health Campaigns

Making a Difference

We don't just talk about health — we act on it.

Current Campaign

Kidney Health Awareness

In partnership with Oak Tree Centre, Dr. Koech leads East Africa's most visible kidney health awareness drive — bringing specialist knowledge directly to communities.

Past Campaigns

Maternal & Mental Health

Conversations on maternal health, newborn care, and mental wellness for healthcare workers — reaching hundreds of thousands across East Africa.

Trusted Partners & Supporters
Dr. Mathew Koech
MBChB MMed Internal Medicine Certificate in Nephrology

Dr. Mathew Koech

Nephrologist Medical Educator Health Advocate Podcast Host

I became a doctor because I believe medicine is one of the most human things we can do for each other. I started this podcast because I believe that when doctors tell their stories, communities are empowered to take charge of their health.

Who I Am

A Doctor Who Believes in the Power of Stories

Dr. Mathew Koech is a nephrologist — a specialist in kidney diseases — with over 18 years of medical experience across Kenya and South Africa. He trained at some of the continent's most respected institutions and has dedicated his career to three interconnected missions: caring for patients with kidney disease, training the next generation of doctors, and making credible health information accessible to every community.

In 2016, Dr. Koech completed his nephrology subspecialty training at Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University in Cape Town — one of Africa's foremost centres for kidney care.

Today, he teaches nephrology at Moi University School of Medicine, sees patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and runs a private practice at Oak Tree Centre and St Luke's Hospital.

Areas of Focus

What Drives Me

  • Preventive healthcare awareness and education
  • Kidney health and chronic disease management
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) for healthcare professionals
  • Doctor storytelling as a tool for community health behaviour change
  • Digital health media and technology in healthcare communication
Research Interests
  • Chronic Kidney Disease — prevalence, risk factors, and prevention in the African context
  • Dialysis — improving access and outcomes of renal replacement therapy
  • Kidney Transplantation — advancing transplant capacity in East Africa
Training & Education

Academic & Clinical Journey

2016
Tygerberg Hospital & Stellenbosch University, Cape Town
Subspecialty Certificate in Nephrology — Kidney Disease Specialisation
2013
Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
Master of Medicine (MMed) — Internal Medicine
2006
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
MBChB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Current Roles & Practice

Where You Will Find Me

Academic
Senior Lecturer in Nephrology
Moi University School of Medicine, Eldoret
Clinical
Consultant Nephrologist
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret
Private Practice
Oak Tree Centre for Kidney & Chronic Diseases
Founder & Specialist Nephrologist, Eldoret
Private Practice
St. Luke's Hospital, Eldoret
Specialist nephrology outpatient consultations
Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Research

Dr. Koech has contributed to peer-reviewed medical literature on kidney disease, HIV-associated nephropathy, and drug-induced nephrotoxicity.

2017
Koech, M.K., et al. Absence of HIV-associated nephropathy among antiretroviral naive adults with persistent albuminuria in Western Kenya. Vol. 2(2), p.159–164.
2017
Some, F., et al. Reversal of tenofovir induced nephrotoxicity: case reports of two patients. Vol. 27(1).
2016
Davids, R.M., et al. A renal registry for Africa: first steps. Vol. 9(1), p.162–167.
2015
Karoney, M.J., et al. Primary cutaneous tuberculosis in a 27-year-old medical intern from needle-stick injury: a case report. Vol. 3(1), p.39–42.
"Healthcare should not be a privilege of access, it should be a right of knowledge. Every person deserves to hear from a doctor who looks like them, who has walked a similar path, and who speaks their language. That is why we do this."
— Dr. Mathew Koech
Continuing Medical Education

Learning That Stays With You

CME designed for the realities of modern practice in Africa — credible, accessible, and led by doctors who live it every day.

Why CMEs Matter

Staying Sharp Saves Lives

Medicine does not stand still. Our CME programme makes the commitment to lifelong learning easier — and more meaningful.

Accredited CPD Points
Earn recognised continuing professional development points for participating healthcare professionals across all specialties.
Expert-Led Sessions
All major specialties covered by doctors actively practising and teaching at the forefront of their fields.
Online & In-Person
Accessible formats designed for busy professionals — attend live or access recordings on demand at your convenience.
Peer Learning
Doctor-to-doctor conversation that builds community and shared knowledge across specialties and institutions.
African Context
Rooted in the realities of African healthcare — addressing the disease burdens, resource constraints, and communities we serve.
On-Demand Access
Missed a session? Access recordings and resources from past CME events — available to registered healthcare professionals.
Upcoming CME Events

What's Coming

Coming Soon
Chronic Kidney Disease Management in East Africa
Nephrology Online CPD Accredited

Best practices in CKD management, early detection strategies, and patient education approaches for African clinical settings.

Coming Soon
Non-Communicable Disease Prevention: A Primary Care Perspective
Internal Medicine In-Person CPD Accredited

Practical strategies for NCD prevention and management at the primary care level, with a focus on East African patient populations.

Partner With Us

Host a CME With the Dr. Mathew Koech Platform

Are you a medical association, hospital, pharmaceutical partner, or healthcare institution looking to deliver impactful CME content to a wide and engaged audience? Reach thousands of healthcare professionals across Africa through a co-hosted CME event.

924K+
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Radical Transparency

The Numbers Behind the Movement

An honest look at the reach, engagement, and growing impact of the Dr. Mathew Koech Digital Health Podcast.

Last 28 Days

Headline Metrics

924K+
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Growth Over Time

A Platform on the Rise

Growing consistently month on month, driven by authentic doctor storytelling and the public's hunger for credible health information.

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Audience Profile

Who Is Listening

Health-conscious adults across Kenya, East Africa, and the diaspora
Medical professionals, students, and clinical educators
Caregivers, parents, and community health advocates
Health-interested general public seeking trusted information
Platform Presence

Where You Can Find Us

YT
YouTube
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Facebook
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Spotify
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"Every view is a person who chose to spend their time learning about their health from a trusted doctor. Every interaction is a question asked, a life potentially changed. This is not just reach — it is impact."

Awareness Campaigns

Health Awareness That Moves People to Act

We go beyond conversation. Our campaigns mobilise doctors, communities, and partners around the health issues that matter most.

Our Approach

Doctor-Led. Community-Driven. Impact-Focused.

Every campaign is anchored by a medical expert — a real doctor sharing real knowledge in a way that resonates with real people.

Specialist Anchors

Campaigns anchored by specialist doctors in the relevant field — clinical credibility that communities trust.

Multi-Platform Distribution

Podcast, video, and social media — reaching audiences wherever they are across East Africa and beyond.

Community Engagement

Live Q&As, polls, and shared content that drive genuine interaction and community health behaviour change.

Measurable Outcomes

Reach, engagement, and behaviour change indicators — transparent reporting for all campaign partners.

Current Campaign
Active Campaign

Kidney Health Awareness

In partnership with Oak Tree Centre for Kidney & Chronic Disease, Dr. Mathew Koech leads one of East Africa's most visible kidney health awareness drives — bringing specialist knowledge directly to communities.

Kidney Health Africa →
  • What is chronic kidney disease — and how do you detect it early?
  • The link between diabetes, hypertension, and kidney failure
  • Hydration, diet, and the small daily habits that protect your kidneys
  • Stories from nephrologists on the front lines of kidney care

Early detection saves kidneys. Awareness saves lives.

Past Campaigns

Campaigns We Have Led

Maternal Health
Maternal & Newborn Health
Reaching expectant mothers and families with evidence-based guidance on safe delivery, newborn care, and maternal nutrition across East Africa.
Mental Wellness
Mental Health for Healthcare Workers
Addressing the silent epidemic of burnout and mental health challenges faced by frontline healthcare professionals in Kenya and beyond.
NCD Prevention
Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
Community education on lifestyle modification, diet, exercise, and early warning signs of hypertension, diabetes, and related conditions.
Early Detection
Preventive Screening & Early Detection
Encouraging communities to access preventive screening services and understand the life-saving value of early detection for cancer, kidney disease, and heart conditions.

Bring Your Health Message to Hundreds of Thousands

Are you a health organisation, NGO, government body, or corporate partner with a health message that needs to reach communities at scale? We can help you design, produce, and distribute a doctor-led awareness campaign that cuts through the noise.

Episodes & Podcast

Every Episode, a New Story. Every Story, a Lesson.

Browse our latest conversations with doctors from across every specialty. Watch on YouTube, listen on your favourite podcast platform, or catch up right here.

Featured Episode

This Week's Conversation

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The Silent Killer: Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease

Dr. Mathew Koech, Nephrologist | Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital — In this episode, Dr. Koech explores what chronic kidney disease is, how it's detected early, and the lifestyle habits that could save your kidneys.

What Every Episode Explores

Three Pillars of Every Conversation

01
The Personal Journey
What drew this doctor to medicine, and how their life experiences have shaped who they are as a clinician and a human being.
02
Milestones & Defining Moments
The cases, the lessons, the turning points — the moments that changed how they practice medicine and see the world.
03
Specialist Insights
Best practices and preventive health guidance directly from the specialist — knowledge that could change the course of a listener's health.
Latest Episodes

Recent Conversations

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Nephrology
The Silent Killer: Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr. Mathew Koech
Cardiology
Heart Health in Africa: Prevention Starts Early
Guest Cardiologist
Mental Health
Wellness for Healthcare Workers: The Unseen Struggle
Guest Psychiatrist
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Be a Guest

Are You a Doctor With a Story to Tell?

We are always looking for passionate, knowledgeable doctors from all specialties to join us for a conversation. No preparation pressure. No scripts. Just you, your story, and an audience of hundreds of thousands waiting to learn from you.

Contact & Partnerships

Let's Build Something Meaningful Together.

Whether you are a doctor wanting to share your story, an organisation looking to partner with us, or a listener with a question — we would love to hear from you.

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Contact Details

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Partnership Opportunities

Partner With the Movement

The Dr. Mathew Koech Digital Health Podcast offers a range of partnership opportunities for organisations that share our commitment to community health, medical education, and preventive healthcare.

Who We Work With
Pharmaceutical companies & medical device brands
Hospitals, clinics & healthcare institutions
Health NGOs, foundations & government health bodies
Health insurance providers
Medical associations & professional bodies
Corporate wellness programmes
How We Can Work Together
Episode & Series Sponsorship

Reach our audience directly through sponsored episodes and dedicated series on health topics relevant to your brand.

Title Partnership & Platform Branding

Premium positioning as a title partner across all our digital platforms and content output.

Co-Produced Awareness Campaigns

Custom doctor-led health awareness campaigns designed, produced, and distributed on your behalf.

CME Event Co-Hosting

Co-host accredited CME events that put your brand in front of thousands of healthcare professionals.

Custom Content Creation

Bespoke health content created for your audience — educational, credible, and doctor-led.

Community Health Activations

On-the-ground and digital health events that bring your brand into communities across East Africa.

Your brand alongside 924,000+ people — in 28 days.

This is not advertising — it is meaningful alignment with a health movement.

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