Renowned cardiologist Dr Betty Gikonyo has been feted by the University of Nairobi for her initiative in offering scholarships to needy students.
The University awarded Dr Gikonyo, the Chairperson of The Karen Hospital certificate of recognition during UoN Compassion Day.
Dr Gikonyo, who chairs the UoN class of 1970 Alumni Association this year gave Ksh1 million in scholarships for medicine students at the university.
She was handed the honour by the UoN Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama.
Dr Kiama called on more partners and stakeholders of the university to offer more support to students who cannot afford to fund their academic courses.
Dr Gikonyo also echoed the call to more stakeholders to join in supporting needy students.
She noted that such initiatives would help students realise their talents and become assets to the nation
