Health CS Aden Duale Stories

Only 1.4 million informal workers enrolled in SHIF, says Health CS Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

This number is in sharp contrast to the formal sector, where 4.9 million individuals are actively making contributions.

Ministry of Health, Council of Governors to fast-track delivery of digital health devices
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Among the resolutions are the acceleration of digital health system integration in counties, the distribution of essential medical devices, and the ab...

Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi appointed CEO of Social Health Authority
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Mwangangi, a specialist in health financing and policy, brings over 15 years of experience in areas such as universal health coverage, institutional r...

Health CS Duale inaugurates NHIF task force to audit pending claims worth Sh33 billion
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 07, 2025

The committee, chaired by James Masiro, comprises professionals from the private sector, county governments, and the Social Health Authority (SHA) and...

Six months after SHIF rollout, Kenyans continue to face challenges in accessing healthcare
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 06, 2025

While SHA has made promises to improve the healthcare system, including new commitments by Health CS Aden Duale, some experts believe the rollout was...

Health CS Duale vows to ensure SHA settles hospital claims by the 14th of each month
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

According to the Ministry, SHA has already settled claims amounting to Sh24 billion, with an additional Sh2.1 billion paid under the primary health ca...

Health CS Aden Duale forms 19-member committee to review pending NHIF claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The NHIF Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee will be responsible for determining the legitimacy of outstanding medical claims accumulated be...

Land ownership row: CS Duale's remarks spark outrage in Lamu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Senator Shakila said Lamu already has enough land disputes and that it was inappropriate for CS Duale to say everyone has the right to live anywhere i...

CS Duale urges UNHCR to address deforestation in Kenya's refugee camps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2024

This practice according to the CS, concentrated around refugee camps, has persisted for many years, threatening the already fragile ecosystem in Kenya...

Duale issues first directive as Environment CS, targets Nairobi River polluters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2024

CS Duale directed NEMA to map out all effluent discharge points along the Nairobi Rivers ecosystem and to take appropriate enforcement action immediat...

I am committed to tackling climate change and environmental degradation- Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2024

Duale highlighted that he will work with all stakeholders to achieve a greener and resilient Kenya.

Duale proposes fruit tree planting to meet Ruto's 15 billion tree target
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 02, 2024

He also called for the preservation of the forest through fencing and urged the private sector to intervene by rebranding degraded areas.

I'm not Michuki, but I will try my best - Enviroment CS nominee Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

The late Michuki was also known for his tough act towards environmental agencies.

CS Duale offers to resign if Ruto feels he has let him down
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 04, 2024

Duale has urged the President to evaluate his administration and remove any burdensome members, including himself.

Aden Duale: How Garissa boy realised big dreams in face of adversities
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 15, 2024

His father, a polygamous pastoralist, regarded education as a waste of time and urged him to tend to the family’s camels

Aden Duale: How Garissa boy realised big dreams in face of adversities
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 15, 2024

His father, a polygamous pastoralist, regarded education as a waste of time and urged him to tend to the family’s camels

CS Duale commissions construction of 788 military housing units in Laikipia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2024

This initiative aims to address the acute housing deficit faced by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel. The housing units will be distributed as foll...

Hajj 2024: Somalia committee evaluates pilgrim accommodation in Makkah as travel begins
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 03, 2024

The Hajj Committee, established in October 2023 with nine members, is responsible for managing travel and logistics for pilgrims.

World leaders condemn Al-Shabaab attack that killed 4 in Mogadishu, promise support
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 11, 2024

CS Duale expressed confidence that the UAE and its people will rise from the attack and continue their efforts to combat terrorism. 

Inside CS Duale's four-day US visit
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 04, 2024

Talks will focus on counterterrorism, regional security and implementation of the Bilateral Framework of Cooperation signed last year.

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