Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has urged stakeholders in the health sector to prioritize the integration of services and strengthen domestic financing to create a resilient, self-sustaining healthcare system in Kenya. Speaking at the 11th Health Integration Summit 2026 in Mombasa, Dr Oluga emphasized the need to…
The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) will host the inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention (KHSC) from 5th to 8th May 2026 in Mombasa, bringing together national and international stakeholders to advance health security and pandemic preparedness. The four-day event will convene policymakers, scientists, One Health practitioners, health professionals, emergency…
President William Ruto has called on the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to guarantee that public health facilities are consistently stocked with essential medicines. Speaking at the 60th anniversary celebrations of Loglogo Africa Inland Church (AIC) in Laisamis Constituency, Marsabit County, the President emphasized that direct delivery of drugs and…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the appointment of twenty-three new Assistant Directors, in what marks a significant expansion and strengthening of its senior leadership structure. In a statement released on Friday, October 31, 2025, the SHA Board confirmed that the appointments followed a competitive and transparent recruitment process…
President William Ruto has announced a major milestone in Kenya’s healthcare sector, revealing that the number of citizens covered by health insurance has grown from 7 million to over 26 million. Speaking on Sunday, October 12, 2025, during celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Africa Inland Church (AIC), the…
The Kenyan government has launched a major initiative to eliminate asbestos roofing from housing units across the country, citing serious health and environmental risks. The plan, approved by the Cabinet, aims to replace decades-old asbestos roofs with modern, eco-friendly materials—a move hailed as both a public health and green development…
President William Ruto has shed light on his recent handshake with former Baringo Senator and KANU leader Gideon Moi, describing it as a deliberate step toward fostering unity and driving Kenya’s socio-economic transformation. The handshake followed a State House meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, attended by leaders from Baringo…