In the spirit of partnership and collaboration, the Executive Director, Dr. G.M. Kiruhi, the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Peter Murimi and members of the Executive management, warmly received the Absa Bank management and leadership team, led by Mr. Charles Muchene, Board Chairman Absa Bank Kenya PLC. , Mr. Abdi Mohamed, CEO/Managing Director Absa Bank Kenya PLC who paid a courtesy visit to Outspan Hospital on the 23 rd of September 2025, as one of their major stakeholders in the Mt. Kenya region. The Outspan Hospital team expressed appreciation for Absa’s gesture of strengthening ties beyond transactional interactions.

During the visit, Absa leaders emphasized the importance of shared values, pointing out the synergy in customer centricity, innovation, and teamwork. They also expressed a keen interest in meeting the Director to gain insights directly from the founder’s perspective.

Outspan Hospital’s Executive Director, Dr. G. M. Kiruhi, shared his inspiring journey, beginning as a young intern with a vision to create a space where healthcare decisions are made with patient outcomes at the core and effectively implemented. He provided a brief history of the institution’s growth, highlighting not only Outspan Hospital but also its sister institutions, Outspan Medical College and Outspan Serenity Centre.

Absa’s Chairman, Mr. Charles Munene, described Dr. Kiruhi’s story as deeply inspiring and praised the clarity of his vision. He commended Outspan Hospital’s holistic approach to healthcare and underscored Absa’s commitment to meaningful collaboration:

“We are keen on building a relationship and not just maintaining a transactional interaction. We can find areas of interest and convergence for mutual benefit.”
— Mr. Charles Munene, Chairman, Absa Bank Kenya PLC

Mr. Munene further affirmed that Absa is open to supporting causes that align with both institutions’ values and aspirations.

In response, Dr. Kiruhi welcomed the opportunity for partnership, encouraging Absa to broaden its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which have largely focused on education, to other areas of community impact.

From the discussions, both parties agreed to explore several areas of collaboration, including:

• Employee Assistance Programmes: Offering professional counsellors to support staff well-being.
• Wellness Activities: Providing health talks and ambulance services for community events.
• Community Outreach: Supporting initiatives such as the upcoming Women’s Day celebration.
• Financial Empowerment: Equipping staff with financial literacy and empowering women in business.

This partnership marks a new chapter in advancing community empowerment, strengthening healthcare outcomes, and creating sustainable impact in the Mt. Kenya region. The visit highlighted the convergence of shared values, sustainable business and the power of partnership to ensure real benefits for the communities they serve.