Experience World-Class Care at RFH Dr. Okoth’s Vision Bringing Advanced Treatment Closer to You

In a country where thousands still struggle to access quality and affordable healthcare, one man has spent more than a decade rewriting the story. Dr. Maxwell Okoth, the founder of RFH Healthcare (Ruai Family Hospital), is today celebrated as one of Kenya’s most transformative medical entrepreneurs — a man who built a healthcare empire from a small room in Ruai to a network of hospitals and a world-class Cancer Centre.

His journey is a powerful reminder that vision backed by courage, discipline, and faith can build institutions that change an entire nation.

Humble Beginnings: A Small Idea That Transformed Into a Healthcare Giant

More than a decade ago, few Kenyans knew the name Maxwell Okoth. He was simply a young medical doctor with one dream — to bring quality healthcare closer to families who needed it most, especially those in Nairobi’s underserved areas.

With limited capital, he opened his first clinic in a single-room space in Ruai.

No fancy equipment.
No massive staff.
No powerful investors.
Just vision, determination, and heart.

From that tiny clinic, RFH Healthcare was born.

Today: RFH Healthcare — A Network of 10+ Branches Across Nairobi

Fast-forward to 2026.

RFH Healthcare has grown into one of Kenya’s fastest-rising private healthcare networks, with over 10 branches spread across Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, and surrounding areas.

The network includes:

• RFH Ruai (Flagship Hospital)

• RFH Embakasi

• RFH Komarock

• RFH Imara Daima

• RFH Ruiru

• RFH Syokimau

• RFH Ruaka

• RFH Thindiqua

• RFH Specialist

• RFH Tala
• RFH  Cancer Centre

• Community-based clinics

• Maternity and emergency units

Each branch follows Dr. Okoth’s founding philosophy:

“Healthcare must be affordable, accessible, and human.”

This model has allowed thousands of families — especially in emerging estates — to receive quality medical care close to home.

A Landmark Achievement The World-Class RFH Cancer Centre

One of Dr. Okoth’s biggest dreams has always been to ensure that Kenyans no longer need to travel abroad for advanced cancer treatment. Today, that dream is becoming a reality.

RFH Healthcare has established a modern, fully equipped Cancer Centre, ranking among the most advanced facilities in East and Central Africa.

What Makes the RFH Cancer Centre Exceptional?

• Advanced Radiotherapy — Linear Accelerator (LINAC)

A powerful machine that delivers precise, targeted cancer treatment — the same technology found in top hospitals globally.

• Modern Diagnostic Imaging

Including equipment used for world-class cancer detection and staging.

• Chemotherapy Suites

Designed for comfort, safety, and consistent patient follow-up.

• Innovative Radioisotope Therapies

Cutting-edge treatments that allow oncology specialists to target specific cancers more accurately.

• Comprehensive Cancer Care Under One Roof

From diagnosis, treatment, counselling, surgery support, nutrition, to long-term care and recovery.

• African Patients No Longer Need to Fly Abroad

This facility drastically cuts the cost and burden for Kenyan families — a major win for the nation’s healthcare system.

A Doctor with a Mission Beyond Medicine

While he is widely respected as a medical professional, Dr. Okoth is equally recognized as a bold thinker, builder, and visionary.

RFH Healthcare stands today as:

• A major employer

• A training ground for young healthcare professionals

• A center of innovation

• A model of affordable private healthcare

• A symbol of what Kenyan entrepreneurship can achieve

His leadership has influenced healthcare policy, medical entrepreneurship, and investment trends — proving that homegrown leaders can deliver world-class solutions.

Stepping Back to Step Forward Leadership Evolution

Though Dr. Okoth officially stepped down from the day-to-day role as CEO, he remains central to RFH’s strategic direction. His focus has shifted toward:

• Large-scale medical investments

• Expanding the RFH brand

• Strengthening the cancer centre

• Building new specialized hospitals

• Positioning RFH for regional (East Africa) expansion

He is now more of a visionary architect — shaping the future of the brand while empowering others to manage daily operations.

Impact on Kenya’s Healthcare System

1. Increased Access to Quality Healthcare

Families in Nairobi’s rapidly growing estates can access quality treatment without traveling to the city center.

2. Affordable Private Healthcare

RFH is built on the principle of affordability, making it accessible even to middle and lower-income families.

3. Major Job Creation

RFH employs hundreds of healthcare workers, from specialists to frontline staff.

4. Improved Cancer Treatment Capacity

The cancer centre offers hope and eliminates expensive medical trips abroad.

5. Inspiration to Young Doctors & Entrepreneurs

His story is now a case study in determination, vision, and business innovation.

A Legacy Still Unfolding

Dr. Maxwell Okoth’s legacy is not merely the hospitals he has built — it is the lives he continues to touch every day:

• Mothers delivering safely

• Cancer patients getting world-class treatment at home

• Families receiving reliable, affordable care

• Health workers building careers in a supportive institution

• Communities growing healthier and stronger

RFH Healthcare is not just a business.
It is a movement.
A mission.
A promise to the Kenyan people.

Conclusion: The Man Who Dared to Dream Bigger

Dr. Maxwell Okoth is living proof that greatness starts with a small step, a simple idea, and the courage to believe in it.

From a one-room clinic to:

• A world-class cancer centre

• More than 10 hospitals

• A respected healthcare brand

• A future regional medical powerhouse

His story continues to inspire millions.

And Kenya — as well as the world — is watching what he will build next.