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Writer. Mother. Believer. Freethinker.
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May she rest in peace

[ISACA KENYA CHAPTER @Isaca_kenya]

A Guardian of Trust: Remembering Rosemary Koech

Some people occupy positions.
Others leave footprints.

Rosemary Koech was one of those rare people who left footprints.

To many, she was the Head of Data Protection at KCB Group. To others, she was an award-winning voice in data protection and privacy, a trainer, a mentor and a respected professional.

But to those of us who had the privilege of learning from her, Rosemary was much more than a title or a list of accolades.

She was passionate about what she did.

She understood that data protection was never merely about policies, compliance, regulations or controls. At its heart, it was about people—their dignity, their trust, their privacy and their right to have their information treated with care.

And she had a gift for making others understand that too.

As one of our trainers, Rosemary did not simply deliver content. She transferred conviction. You could feel her passion when she spoke. She made you appreciate why the work mattered, why the details mattered, and why those of us entrusted with protecting personal information carry a responsibility much bigger than our job descriptions.

That is the kind of professional who does not simply teach a subject.

She helps shape a profession.

Her many recognitions and awards were a reflection of her excellence, but perhaps her greatest legacy will not be found on a certificate or trophy. It will be found in the people she trained, the professionals she mentored, the organisations she influenced, and the standards she helped raise.

Every time a data protection professional insists on doing things the right way, every time someone's privacy is protected because someone remembered what Rosemary taught them, a part of her work continues.

That is legacy.

At ISACA Kenya, we are deeply grateful that our paths crossed with hers. We were privileged to have Rosemary share her knowledge, experience and passion with our community. She gave generously of herself to the work, and through that generosity, she touched many lives.

The data protection and privacy community has lost a formidable professional.

We have lost a teacher.

We have lost a mentor.

We have lost a passionate advocate for privacy and responsible stewardship of information.

But we have not lost her impact.

Rosemary may have left the room, but the lessons she taught in it remain.

May her family find comfort in knowing that her life mattered far beyond the people closest to her. She contributed to something bigger than herself, and the profession she served is better because she was part of it.

Rest well, Rosemary.

May the work of your hands continue to speak.
May the people you taught carry your light forward.
And may the legacy you built in protecting the privacy and dignity of others never be forgotten.

Farewell, Rosemary Koech.

A guardian of trust.
A champion of privacy.
A teacher who inspired.
A professional who left footprints.

May you rest in eternal peace. 🕊️

[Mutheu @mjmutheu]

@MaggietheMezzo Chemu 💔💔💔

[TESPOK - KENYA @TESPOK_KENYA]

Rest in Peace, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu. 🤍🕊️

TESPOK is deeply saddened by the loss of Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu, a true trailblazer in technology policy, data privacy, and legal tech in Kenya.

Her passion, leadership, and remarkable impact on our industry leave a lasting legacy.

[KICTANet @KICTANet]

🕊️Rest In Peace Rosemary Koech Kimwatu.
Link to our full tribute: https://t.co/JT4DxDm7Ub

[Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya @DPGSK_Ke]

Today, DPGSK mourns Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu, our founding and first Vice President. Her wisdom, diplomacy and dedication helped build our Society and strengthen Kenya’s privacy community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Rest in eternal peace,Chemu

[OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER @ODPC_KE]

ODPC joins the family, friends, colleagues, and the wider data protection community in mourning the passing of Rosemary Koech @TechWakili a passionate Data Protection Champion and valued partner in advancing the culture of privacy and data protection in Kenya.

Through her work in the industry, Rosemary was a strong advocate for responsible data protection and a valued supporter of the Office's mandate. She actively participated in ODPC engagements and events, generously sharing her knowledge, experience, and commitment to strengthening data protection practices.

Her contribution to the data protection community went beyond professional engagement. She was a trusted voice, a committed advocate, and a champion of the principles of privacy and responsible use of personal data.

Her passing is a great loss to the industry and the wider data protection community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with her.

Your passion, advocacy, and contribution to data protection will be fondly remembered.
Rest in Eternal Peace, Rosemary.

[Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC @psmuthoni]

The Ministry of Health today held a Town Hall Media Sensitization Meeting ahead of the Kenya Health Summit, bringing together journalists and editors from different media houses for an open engagement on the state of Kenya’s health sector.

The forum provided an opportunity for journalists to directly engage the Ministry’s leadership, raise questions and seek clarity on key issues affecting healthcare delivery, health reforms and ongoing interventions across the country.

The National Health Summit is slated for 18th and 19th of this month and will provide a space for the Government to highlight the health sector progress made under the BETA agenda and discuss ways to further accelerate the full realization of Universal Health Coverage.

The meeting was chaired by Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale.

[Kenyatta National Hospital @KNH_hospital]

The engagement provided an opportunity for the media fraternity to interact directly with the leadership of the health sector, seek clarity on key health issues, and discuss progress and priorities towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

[Kenyatta National Hospital @KNH_hospital]

In preparation for the upcoming National Health Summit 2026, KNH Ag. CEO, Dr. Joel Lessan OGW, joined CS for Health Hon. Aden Duale, alongside Principal Secretaries Ms. Mary Muthoni (Public Health) and Dr. Ouma Oluga (Medical Services), for a Media Town Hall in Nairobi.

[Willow Health Media @WillowHealthKe]

Ministry of Health Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga says the government has, in the last year, paid KSh7.5 billion in arrears owed to doctors and signed Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for health workers.

#HealthSummitKE #LetsTalkHealthKE #MediaTownHallKE

@fnoluga @MOH_Kenya @KmpdcOfficial @kmpdu

[Willow Health Media @WillowHealthKe]

DG for Health Dr Patrick Amoth clarifies that while blood donation itself is free, charges associated with transfusion cover the screening of donated blood for transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) to ensure it is safe for patients.

“You are not paying for the blood itself.”

#HealthSummitKE #LetsTalkHealthKE #MediaTownHallKE

@DrPatrickAmoth @MOH_Kenya @MOHMedServices

[TheStarKenya @TheStarKenya]

Mwangangi said SHA has moved to a fully digital claims system, with no manual claims documents being used.

https://t.co/iT3Z4ofCkm

[Willow Health Media @WillowHealthKe]

Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth says Kenya collected 458,000 units of blood in 2025, as the country continues to strengthen access to blood transfusion services.

“Every county in this country now has a satellite blood transfusion centre.”

#HealthSummitKE #LetsTalkHealthKE #MediaTownHallKE

@DrPatrickAmoth @MOH_Kenya @MOHMedServices

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[Social Health Authority @_shakenya]

The Kenya Health Summit 2026 Media Town Hall starts this morning. Follow along for updates from the room.

*Livestream on YouTube:* https://t.co/Ok7xXF2oEL

*Livestream on Facebook:* https://t.co/binDowPB6S

#HealthSummitKE #LetsTalkHealthKE #MediaTownHallKE

[Amref Health Africa in Kenya @Amref_Kenya]

Have you registered to be part of the Kenya Health Summit 2026?

Health reforms matter when people can feel the difference in their homes, communities and health facilities.

On 18–19 August at KICC, Nairobi, #Amref and partners will join health-sector leaders and partners to move the conversation from reform to results.
Register today 👉https://t.co/Xu4ub4FQrE

#KenyaHealthSummit2026 #HealthAsARight #UHC #PHC

[TheStarKenya @TheStarKenya]

Mwangangi said SHA has moved to a fully digital claims system, with no manual claims documents being used.

https://t.co/C6QUU606TU

[TheStarKenya @TheStarKenya]

Amoth said the government will also distribute 10.8 million mosquito nets in the next month.

https://t.co/aapYhmlm0H

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale highlights the Government’s commitment to ensuring every Kenyan can access essential health services without financial barriers.

Watch the Media Town Hall live: https://t.co/mygwNpgGO1

#KenyaHealthSummit2026 #HealthAsARight