Willis Otieno Asks Kenya Ebola Facility Plan and Accountability

Lawyer Willis Otieno has expressed concerns about a troubling trend where foreign partnerships risk undermining Kenya’s constitutional processes and domestic accountability, especially regarding the proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia.In a statement on her X account, Otieno emphasized that while international cooperation is vital, government decisions should clearly reflect responsibility

Kenya Seeks Public Views on Tougher Shisha Ban Rules

The Ministry of Health invites all Kenyans to share their thoughts on new regulations aimed at enhancing the country's shisha and waterpipe tobacco ban, driven by rising public health concerns and new smoking alternatives.In a notice from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the ministry announced the upcoming Public Health (Prohibition

Laikipia Ebola Facility Debate Shifts Focus to Transparency and Public Trust

The prevailing debate over the proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia has evolved beyond health concerns. It’s now a national conversation about trust, transparency, and whether leaders truly engage citizens before making crucial decisions.As opposition leaders ramp up their efforts and plan visits to Laikipia, many Kenyans are raising important

KNH Nurses End Strike After Deal With Government, Services Resume

Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully concluded their strike following extensive negotiations, alleviating the burden on patients and enabling services to recommence at the country’s largest referral hospital.On April 14, 2026, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that nurses agreed to return to work after signing a comprehensive

Salasya Terms SHA as “Scam” in Sharp Clash With Wamuchomba

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has responded sharply to Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba's recent allegations that politicians are misleading Mt Kenya residents regarding the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a post on his official X account early Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, Salasya labeled the SHA program

Kenya to Host World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

Kenya has successfully secured the hosting rights for the prestigious World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM) 2026, which will take place in Nairobi. This significant event is scheduled for April 27 to April 29, 2026, at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, and will convene health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and

Kenya Launches National Plan to Eliminate Cervical Cancer by 2030

Cervical cancer continues to pose a significant public health challenge for women in Kenya, despite its largely preventable nature.GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates indicate that the country reports approximately 5,845 new cervical cancer cases and 3,591 deaths annually.This disease ranks among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women, underscoring persistent deficiencies

Kenya Assures Data Privacy in US Health Partnership Agreement

Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga has alleviated concerns over data sharing in the health partnership agreement between Kenya and the United States, stating that Kenya will only share aggregated data with the US government to track the implementation of the agreement in Washington D.C.Oluga's defence of the partnership comes

SHA Proposes Ksh1 Million Cancer Care Limit to Boost Access

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has requested that the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel (BPTAP) increase the oncology package limit to Ksh1 million for each beneficiary. This initiative is designed to alleviate the financial burden on cancer patients and enhance their access to comprehensive care.As reported in a post

Duale wants 4 “errant” IEBC Commissioners punished

Four IEBC commissioners disown presidential candidates

Garissa Township Legislator Aden Duale has criticised the four Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners who had caused a division in the polls body by disagreeing with their Chairman Wafula Chebukati. Duale who is one of the luminaries of President elect William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance has promised to ensure