Job Title: COO
Company: Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Baraka Kerich is the chief operating officer at Gertrude's Children's Hospital, a role he took up in September 2026 after almost eight years as chief finance officer.
He joined Gertrude's in April 2015 as head of internal audit, became chief accountant in October 2016 and was appointed chief finance officer in October 2018.
Baraka began his career at Deloitte & Touche East Africa in August 2012 as an associate. He rose to audit senior by September 2014, leading engagements in the banking, insurance and manufacturing industries.
He holds an MSc in finance from the University of Nairobi and a BSc in actuarial science from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Baraka is a certified public accountant and a certified professional in healthcare quality.
Work
Sep 2026 - Present: chief operating officer, Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Oct 2018 - Aug 2026: chief finance officer, Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Oct 2016 - Sep 2018: chief accountant, Gertrude's Hospital
Apr 2015 - Sep 2016: head of internal audit, Gertrude's Hospital
Sep 2014 - Mar 2015: audit senior, Deloitte & Touche East Africa
Sep 2013 - Aug 2014: senior associate, Deloitte & Touche East Africa
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013: associate, Deloitte & Touche East Africa
Education
2014 - 2016: MSc, finance, University of Nairobi
2008 - 2012:BSc, actuarial science, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2007 - 2010: CPA (K), accounting, Strathmore University
Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Gertrude's Children's Hospital is a paediatric healthcare institution based in Nairobi. It runs a hub-and-spoke network made up of its main hospital, specialist clinics and satellite clinics and medical centres serving children and families across Kenya.
