Under siege Health Cabinet Secretary Duale defends ministerial position, vows to protect Somali interests
The cabinet secretary further reiterated commitment to defending President William Ruto’s administration and his Somali community, saying he would not apologise for doing so.
Kenya puts sickle cell disease under universal health insurance cover
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said that sickle cell disease remains one of the country’s most serious yet under-recognised public health challenges, with an estimated 14,000 children born with the condition every year.
Medic: Apathy following death of Kenyan doctor on official duty abroad exposes state neglect of public servants
According to Dr Khama Rogo, only Ksh3 million has been raised and paid through contributions from the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) with the family also making some payment leaving an outstanding balance of Ksh16.7 million that must be cleared for the body to be released.
Elevation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital to Level Six facility on course
The director general observed that JOOTRH’s evolution is unique since it is the first hospital to transition from county management to a national referral level, unlike other Level Six institutions that were established as national facilities from inception.
Kenya Hospices criticises health scheme for discrimination against patients with terminal diseases
Speaking during the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 celebrations held at Embu Level Five Hospital on Wednesday, KEHPCA Director David Musyoki said SHA being the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) body in the country should guarantee full coverage for critical patients whether inpatient or under home-based care.
Diminishing interest in President Ruto in Kakamega prods him to deploy military to complete stalled hospital project
The 900-bed Hospital is expected to create 5,000 jobs, promote medical tourism and provide learning and practical exposure to medical students. The completion of the hospital that was intended to take pressure off Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi and Moi Teaching and Referral in Eldoret by specialising in – among other services – the treatment of cancer, dialysis, hypertension and diabetes.
Controversial SHIF and SHA taxes ramps up government revenue collection to $19.9 billion
Despite collecting Ksh560.963 billion from pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax, a 3.3 per cent increase with a 99 per cent performance rate, KRA attributed the slower growth in this category to recent adjustments in SHIF and Housing Levy deductions, noting that the sluggish growth stemmed from taxpayers leveraging adjustment vouchers to offset their tax liabilities.
