On Friday November 6th 2026, Bishop Henry Juma Odonya joined the administration, faculty, students and families at the Ortum Mission Hospital School of Nursing to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026.
The proceedings began with a Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Henry Juma Odonya. In his homily, he urged the graduates to respect the dignity of every patient and to carry out their duties with love, compassion and a spirit of dedication emphasizing that healthcare is not merely a profession, but a calling that demands integrity and empathy.
For his part, the Diocesan Health Services Coordinator, Father Abraham Birgen, challenged the West Pokot County Government to support the improvement of the hospital and the institution, with the aim of strengthening healthcare delivery. He also encouraged the graduates to take pride in the institution that nurtured them and to never forget their roots, wherever they may go to fulfill their professional responsibilities.
Established in 1976, the Ortum Mission Hospital School of Nursing is an institution that integrates faith-based principles into the education and training of healthcare professionals. It has a long-standing history of producing practitioners who are recognized and valued within their communities and across the globe. This ceremony was also attended by West Pokot County Governor Simon Kachapin, along with other Church leaders, including Father Kevin Situma (Dean of the Ortum Deanery), Father Martin Natembeya(Diocesan Chaplain for Nurses) and Father Mathew Rotich, who oversees the West Pokot Pastoral Zone.
Congratulations to all the graduates of the Class of 2026 and their families on reaching this significant milestone.