Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver optimal, quality healthcare with passion and excellence
Who We Are
Spicas Nursing Home is a community-focused healthcare facility committed to improving access to quality medical services in Mt. Elgon and its surrounding regions. Since 2017, Spicas has grown from an outpatient facility into a trusted center providing comprehensive medical care.
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Ethics
- Professionalism
These values shape how we treat patients, families, staff, and partners.
Our Strategic Objectives
Spicas Nursing Home is driven by clear healthcare objectives:
- Bridging communities with essential health services
- Strengthening referral systems and community linkages
- Promoting community-responsive healthcare
This ensures our services remain relevant, accessible, and impactful.
Our Journey and Growth
Since establishment, Spicas has:
- Earned strong community trust
- Expanded services from outpatient care to comprehensive medical services
- Built referral networks with community health workers and public health officers
This growth reflects our commitment to both preventive and cura
Community Role and Impact
Spicas works closely with community health workers and public health officers.
Strong referral networks support preventive care, early intervention, and continuity of treatment.
Our model integrates both preventive and curative healthcare services.
Management Team
George Eugene Reywa Peywa
Founder and ChairmanGeorge Eugene Reywa Peywa, BSc (Public Health), Dip. Pharmacy, is the Founder and Chairman, Board of Management. He brings over 20 years’ experience in health systems strengthening, pharmaceutical practice, and hospital management. He is also Superintendent of Eliphys Group of Chemists, providing strategic leadership in healthcare, education, governance, and community development.
Beatrice Achieng Abura
Deputy ChairBeatrice Achieng Abura, MPH, BScN, RN, serves as Deputy Chair, Board of Management. She is a seasoned public health and nursing professional with 14 years’ experience in health systems strengthening, governance, and multi million dollar program oversight. She is also Founder and Director of Presbyoptics Solutions, a social enterprise advancing community based eye health in Kenya.
Metresa Tamnai Masobo
Non-Executive Director and Co-FounderMetresa Tamnai Masobo, Dip. Pharmacy, is a Non-Executive Director and Co-Founder of Spicas Nursing Homes, with over 20 years’ experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare business management, and community development. She contributes strong expertise in pharmaceutical governance, investment strategy, risk management, and community health advocacy, supporting sustainable institutional growth.
Joy Rael Akello
Secretary GeneralJoy Rael Akello is the Secretary General to the Board at Spicas Medical Centre Ltd, supporting board governance, documentation, and institutional compliance. She coordinates board records, communication, and reporting, and supports health information management with professionalism, accuracy, and strict confidentiality. Joy is fluent in English and Kiswahili.
Protus Simiyu Barasa
MemberProtus Simiyu Barasa, MPH, BSc (Community Health) , BSc IT, is a seasoned project and operations leader with 16 years in health systems strengthening, humanitarian programming, and socio-economic empowerment. He brings strong expertise in governance, performance management, data analytics, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, supporting strategic oversight and business development.
Richard Dennis Kigani
MemberRichard Dennis Kigani, MBA (Information Systems), BA (Finance), is a seasoned financial services professional with over 17 years’ experience in commercial banking. He brings strong expertise in financial strategy, credit governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and performance oversight, supporting sound financial stewardship and sustainable institutional growth at board level.
