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Histopathology findings in kidney biopsies at a tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

Key takeaways

Doctors at a large hospital in Nairobi, Kenya reviewed what they found under the microscope in kidney biopsies, the small tissue samples taken to diagnose kidney disease. The point is to show which kidney diseases are most common in that population, which is poorly documented in much of Africa. This describes a pattern at one hospital and shows a link, not proof of cause. It matters for local diagnosis and care planning.

Who did this work

Anderson P. Mutuiri (Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi) · Anthony K. Nyoike (Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi) · Ahmed P. Sokwala (Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-09-07
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-026-05345-7