Dr. Amakove Wala

Governance, Policy & Leadership Roles (Elected & Appointed)
(Many positions competitively elected, reflecting peer recognition and leadership trust)
• Vice Chair – Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)
o Provided strategic leadership to the umbrella body of the private health sector in Kenya
o Influenced national health policy, public-private partnerships, and health financing discussions
• Vice Chair – Kenya Medical Association (KMA)
o Elected leadership role representing doctors nationally
o Contributed to advocacy on health workforce issues, policy reform, and sector governance
• Board Director – Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Health Sector Board
o Represented private sector interests in national policy dialogue
o Engaged in cross-sectoral policy development and economic discussions
• Co-Chair – SDGs Kenya Forum
o Led multi-stakeholder coordination on Sustainable Development Goals implementation
o Advanced accountability and inclusive development frameworks
• Steering Committee Member – AUDA-NEPAD HGS Accelerator Programme
o Contributed to continental efforts on strengthening health governance and systems
o Engaged with African Union-aligned policy and leadership platforms
• Core Group Member – African Collaborative for Health Financing
o Participated in shaping regional discourse on sustainable health financing
• Board Member – IndygeneUS AI | Ponea Health
o Providing governance and strategic oversight in innovation and healthcare delivery
• Chair – House Managers Agencies Association
o Leading sector organisation focused on standards, advocacy, and professionalisation
Public Leadership & Advocacy
• Vocal advocate for systems accountability, women’s leadership, and equitable access to services
• Regularly engages in public speaking, media, and community platforms on governance, health
systems, and social justice
• Known for bridging technical expertise with grassroots realities, positioning policy within lived
community experiences
Committed to fixing systems so that they work for the people—especially women, who bear the greatest
cost when they fail.