HEALTH
Kenya Receives First 21,000 Doses of Lenacapavir as National HIV Prevention Rollout Begins
February 18, 2026
Kenya Receives First 21,000 Doses of Lenacapavir as National HIV Prevention Rollout Begins
By : Mweru Mbugua Kenya has received an initial consignment of 21,000 starter doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV…
Bomet Clinical Officer Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Pregnant Patient
February 9, 2026
Bomet Clinical Officer Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Pregnant Patient
By : Mweru Mbugua A clinical officer attached to Chemaner Health Center in Bomet County has been arrested following allegations…
Neglected Killer Disease Kala-Azar Surges in Kenya
February 8, 2026
Neglected Killer Disease Kala-Azar Surges in Kenya
By : Mweru Mbugua Cases of the deadly kala-azar disease are surging across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions, alarming health…
One Health Research Launched to Address Heavy Metals and Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya
January 21, 2026
One Health Research Launched to Address Heavy Metals and Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya
By : Mweru Mbugua Kenya has launched a major One Health research initiative aimed at addressing the growing threats of…
Government to Establish Anti-Fraud Police Unit to Crack Down on Quack Doctors
January 19, 2026
Government to Establish Anti-Fraud Police Unit to Crack Down on Quack Doctors
By : Mweru Mbugua The government is set to establish a specialised anti-fraud police unit to curb the rising cases…
Nurses Union Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Delayed 2017 CBA Implementation
January 17, 2026
Nurses Union Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Delayed 2017 CBA Implementation
By : Mweru Mbugua The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has issued a seven-day nationwide strike notice, warning that…
KMPDU Supports CS Duale’s Directive, Condemns Exploitation of Foreign Doctors in Kenya
January 8, 2026
KMPDU Supports CS Duale’s Directive, Condemns Exploitation of Foreign Doctors in Kenya
By : Mweru Mbugua The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has expressed strong support for Health Cabinet…
Kenya to Prioritise Local Health Workers Before Hiring Foreign Doctors, Says CS Duale
January 8, 2026
Kenya to Prioritise Local Health Workers Before Hiring Foreign Doctors, Says CS Duale
By : Mweru Mbugua Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the government will prioritise the licensing and deployment…
KUCCPS Opens KMTC Applications as Entry Requirements for Insurance Course Are Lowered
January 7, 2026
KUCCPS Opens KMTC Applications as Entry Requirements for Insurance Course Are Lowered
By : Mweru Mbugua The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for Kenya Medical Training…
KU, KUTRRH Resolve Six-Year Dispute with New Medical Training Agreement
December 16, 2025
KU, KUTRRH Resolve Six-Year Dispute with New Medical Training Agreement
By : Mweru Mbugua Kenyatta University (KU) and the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) have signed a…