*Undated
Dr. Ahmed Kalebi, a medical pathologist was among the recipients of the prestigious Order of the Grand Warrior award - An award by the president in recognition of distinguished & outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities.
For Dr. Kalebi, the award is truly a sum of all the impressive feats he has accomplished as far as inspiring and nurturing youthful talent is concerned.
Born and raised in Kambi Muru village in Kibra 45 years ago, Dr. Ahmed Kalebi started his journey of becoming a Pathologist from humble beginnings.
A man known to be calm, soft-spoken and always decent is now impacting the world.
He started his academic journey at Shadrack Kimalel Primary School where he would walk 20-30 minutes to school. In his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), he was among the best students. His academic performance landed him at Jamhuri High School where he also performed exemplary well.
His passion to become a Pathologist landed him in Nairobi University where he graduated with flying colours. He later advanced his education at Wits-Witwatersrand University in South Africa.
Dr. Kalebi later founded Pathologist Lancet Kenya, a renowned laboratory with worldwide referrals. Apart from that, Kalebi is among the world’s 75 most important and influential people in the field of laboratory medicine. Lancet became the first private laboratory in East Africa to set up and receive ISO15189 accreditation for SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing.
Dr Kalebi is the immediate former CEO of the Lancet Group of Laboratories. His heart to serve Kibra people has enabled him to support lots of community events and organisations.
He is credited with supporting Gogo Boys Football Club. For the football club, the main aim is giving youth a platform to address the various challenges that affects them and the wider community at large. This is in line with the club's mantra of 'playing for change' which is part of community social development and social enterprise that the club with the sponsors (Lancet) hold.
Gogo Boys are set to play in Division One Zone A in the incoming season after taking Nairobi Stima slot.
“Being a pathologist, achieving what I’ve been able to from my work as a lab professional and pioneering entrepreneur has been my life’s honour that is more special from the recognition by my peers,” he said.
Kalebi is currently on sabbatical, having retired from Lancet Group in April this year.
"The important world of pathology and the medical lab industry underpinning evidence-based medicine is undergoing remarkable changes."
"I hope to be part of that transformation for a better future upon my resumption in a few years after my sabbatical break of family time & some self-care,” he added.
Dr Kalebi is travelling around the world sharing his experience and offering laboratory services. His organisation has expanded to other countries.