Professor Susan W. Mbugua, a distinguished former Professor of Veterinary Surgery at the University of Nairobi, has been named Overall Veterinarian of the Year at the World Veterinary Association Global Veterinary Awards. She becomes the first Kenyan — and indeed the first African — to achieve this remarkable honour.
The award ceremony took place on 19 July 2025 during the World Veterinary Association Congress in Washington, DC. In addition to the overall award, Prof. Mbugua also won in the Veterinary Education Category, recognised for her trailblazing efforts in raising clinical standards and advancing veterinary training across Kenya and the wider region.
“Prof. Mbugua is a beacon of professionalism, mentorship, and leadership. Her recognition on the global stage is a moment of immense pride for the Kenyan veterinary fraternity,” said Dr Kelvin Osore, National Chairman of the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA).
The KVA hosted a celebration in her honour in Nairobi on 4 August and is currently engaging government agencies to seek formal national recognition of her achievements.
The association emphasised that the award not only elevates Kenya’s profile in global veterinary circles but also demonstrates the country’s ability to produce professionals of international calibre.
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