Dr. Zeinab Gura Roka Appointed CEO of KUTRRH

•The Appointment Has Been Hailed As a New Era of Excellence in Kenyan Healthcare In a landmark announcement, Dr. Zeinab Gura Roka, ndc (K), has been confirmed as the substantive Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), marking a pivotal moment for one of Kenya’s premier healthcare institutions. Following a […]

Unveiling a New Era of Accountability: Kenya’s Health Ministry Tackles Ghost Workers and Internship Irregularities in Bold UHC Reforms

Nairobi, Kenya| In a resolute move to restore integrity and transparency to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced sweeping reforms, including a crackdown on thousands of ghost workers and the reinstatement of 316 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) graduates wrongfully excluded from internship placements. The announcements, made […]

CS Duale Leads Strategic Partnership as Kenya Secures USD 80M to Revolutionize Maternal and Newborn Health

Nairobi, Kenya| In a landmark move to transform maternal and newborn healthcare in Kenya, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has spearheaded a high-level bilateral meeting with key stakeholders from the Beginnings Fund, marking a significant step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The meeting, held with Alice Kang’ethe, CEO of the Beginnings Fund, and David […]

Kenya Shuts Down 728 Illegal Health Facilities in Bold Digital Health Transformation Push

In a sweeping move to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in partnership with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), has closed 728 non-compliant health facilities and downgraded 301 others. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to digitize healthcare services, enhance accountability, […]

Kenya Bolsters Disease Surveillance and Public Health Response with Nationwide Vehicle Deployment

In a significant step towards strengthening Kenya’s public health infrastructure, President William Ruto on Friday presided over the official handover of 47 disease surveillance vehicles to county governments. The president strongly reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing national vigilance and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, brought together governors […]

Duale Launches Independent Committee to Probe Alleged Malpractice in Organ Transplant Services

Nairobi, Kenya|Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has inaugurated an Independent Investigative Committee tasked with probing allegations of malpractice and ethical violations in organ transplant procedures at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The move, formalized through Gazette Notice No. 78 dated April 23, 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring accountability […]

Aden Duale Takes Over Health Ministry in Ruto’s Cabinet Reshuffle

In Summary •Barasa Moved to Environment Docket •Ruto’s Cabinet Reshuffle: Strategic Realignment or Political Maneuver? •A Reshuffle with Far-Reaching Implications? Nairobi, Kenya| In a move that underscores both administrative recalibration and political strategy, President William Samoei Ruto has reshuffled his Cabinet, reassigning key ministers to new dockets. Among the most notable changes is the appointment […]

Abdimalik Abdi: Teen Wins Garissa County Quran Competition, Awarded New Car

Garissa, Kenya| In a remarkable display of Quranic mastery, 16-year-old Abdimalik Siyad Abdi from Al-Rahma Madrassa in Bula Iftin has emerged as the overall winner of the 15th Annual Garissa County Quran Competition. The prestigious event, which attracted 222 participants from all sub-counties, was held during the holy month of Ramadhan and culminated in a […]

Aden Duale Officiates Opening of Modern Masjid Nur Mosque in Marsabit County

•New Mosque to Serve as Hub for Worship and Community Development Ahead of Ramadhan Marsabit County witnessed a significant milestone in its religious and social development as Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, representing the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, officiated the grand opening of the Masjid Nur mosque in North Horr. The modern mosque, […]

Aden Duale Takes Over as Acting Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially assumed the role of acting Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. This development follows a significant Cabinet reshuffle announced on December 19, 2024, by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei. The reshuffle saw the outgoing Agriculture CS, Dr. Andrew […]