In this unflinching memoir, Kenya’s first thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, Prof. Peter Amollo Odhiambo, reflects on a life shaped by bold decisions, quiet sacrifices, and a relentless drive to serve. Told in his own words, ‘Making the Cut’ is more than a record of medical firsts. It is a personal and historical journey through post-independence Kenya, seen through the eyes of a man who has never stopped believing in excellence, justice, and the power of public service.