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Kenya’s top cardiologist, philanthropist and founder of Karen Hospital, Dr. Dan Gikonyo has been feted for his remarkable contributions to Kenya’s medical and political landscape.
During the official launch of his autobiography “Doctor at Heart” on Thursday, September 26, in Nairobi the press release cited, “Dr. Dan Gikonyo has been hailed as an inspirational figure who has left an undeniable mark on Kenya’s medical and political landscape,”.
The Governor of Kisumu Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o was also present during the launch event. Nyong’o took the opportunity to applaud Dr. Dan Gikonyo the top cardiologist citing, “Today is a demonstration of the importance of writing our own stories.”
“It is a challenge to professionals with special knowledge to share and use it for the good of humanity. Dr. Dan’s autobiography is a rich book that not only provides lessons from his personal life but societal issues.” Nyong’o stated.
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The Top Cardiologist’s Autobiography
The top cardiologist’s autobiography was published by East African Educational Publishers (EAEP). The autobiography elaborates on Dr. Gikonyo’s journey in the operating room as one of Kenya’s top cardiovascular surgeons.
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Dr Dan Gikonyo: The best thing in life is being a grandpa
What is it like, being a doctor?
Becoming a doctor is a long journey. It is not an easy job. If it is not stamped in your DNA, if it is not inborn, you will hate it.
Why do you say that, yet it is such a prestigious and rewarding job?
Certain professions come with a specific personality, say doctor, judge or policeman. If you go to a profession that does not match your personality, you will not succeed. I know people who have gone to medical school but cannot practice because it is not in their blood. Doctors are meant to help people. It is not about money or prestige, but the desire and satisfaction you get when you help people.
How would you describe your personal journey?
I was born in 1950 in a small village in a village called Igithe in Central Kenya. We grew up in the most ordinary way, going to school without shoes like everyone else, milking cows and picking pyrethrum.
What was it like, growing up during the Mau Mau insurgency?
The whole of Central Kenya was one big prison from 1952 to around 1958. The kids would be taken to and from school under guard. By 6 pm, no one would be allowed out.
Still, you must have been lucky to attend school...
Indeed, I was. I was taken to school when I was