Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has publicly celebrated his son Prof Lukoye Atwoli yet again for his recent achievements.
Taking to his X account, Atwoli shared a video of a glamorous event showing Prof. Lukoye being inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
Atwoli congratulated his son for the achievement and wished him the best as he “continues to make Kenya and Africa proud”
“God Bless You, as you continue to make Kenya and Africa proud in the world of Academia and professionalism,” said Atwoli.
Founded in 1970 as the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the National Academy of Medicine is one of three Academies that make up the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) in the United States.
Operating under the 1863 Congressional charter of the National Academy of Sciences, NAMs are private, nonprofit institutions that work outside of government to provide objective advice on matters of science, technology, and health.
Studies from the National Academies are often congressionally mandated or commissioned by government agencies, and their recommendations can have lasting impacts on domestic and global policy.
Atwoli celebrates son
The COTU Secretary General is known for not shying off from celebrating his son for his achievements.
Earlier this year, he hosted a party to celebrate Prof Lukoye Atwoli for another achievement.
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Atwoli shared photos of the glamorous event showing guests seated in a well-arranged tent decorated with colors purple and white, the theme colors of COTU.
His son, Prof Lukoye, dressed in an African print-inspired shirt, was all smiles during the party.
The party was attended by influential scholars, among other guests, who the COTU Secretary General noted had played an integral part in shaping his son’s destiny.
With the latest achievement, Prof. Lukoye Atwoli has established himself as an accomplished scholar and a prominent specialist in health matters despite his relatively young age.
His academic credentials speak for themselves, having graduated with top degrees from reputable institutions.
Between 1995 and 2001, Lukoye attended Moi University in Eldoret where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in medicine.
During his time at the university, the young Atwoli also grew his influence, taking part in activities including students’ union leadership and several clubs and societies.
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He would later proceed to the University of Nairobi (UoN) for his postgraduate studies and eventually graduated with a master’s in medicine (MMed) in 2006.
Later between 2012 and 2015, the now big name in the health sector attended the University of Cape Town where he earned a PhD in Psychiatry.
Positions Lukoye has Held
Lukoye Atwoli who boasts a rich CV, has held several positions in his practice, including as the Board Chair of the Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital.
He was first appointed to the hospital in 2020 when former President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed him as the non-executive board member of the Mathari Hospital.
Three years later in November 2023, former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha reinstated him to the position to serve for another three years.
Lukoye has also worked as the Deputy Director of the Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute and has taken up roles as a Professor of Psychiatry in institutions including Moi University.
Besides his practice and roles in Kenya, the COTU boss’s son is renowned as a mental health advocate across the world and has been involved in multiple mental health-related research.
He prides himself as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) World Mental Health Surveys Consortium, which is the leading collaborative project in psychiatric epidemiology globally.
Back in August, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula read a petition by Prof. Lukoye regarding the proposal to decriminalize attempted suicide through repealing section 226 of the Penal Code Cap. 63 as shared with the Public Petitions Committee, for consideration.
The young Atwoli was also the Global Technical Director for the cities RISE initiative (www.cities-rise.org), whose goal is to help make five cities mental health friendly (Nairobi, Chennai, Bogota, as well as Seattle and Sacramento).
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