Aden Duale Stories

Duale suspends licences for distribution of nicotine products, orders re-application in 21 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

All individuals and companies previously licensed must reapply within 21 days and provide full compliance documentation.

Senate grills CS Duale over gaps in health insurance regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

Duale assured the Committee that the Ministry had conducted public engagement specific to the tariffs. He said the Ministry published a newspaper adve...

Health CS Duale says he will unveil list of fraudulent health facilities on June 14
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The CS on Wednesday said the planned public release of a “list of shame” is part of the Ministry’s effort to clean up the sector and rebuild public tr...

Turkana County, donors adopt strategy to contain cholera outbreak
Issa Hussein  |  May 28, 2025

The county government indicated that the discussions focused on strategic interventions and emergency preparedness, including surveillance, contact tr...

SHA warns employers to submit monthly contributions or face fines, jail time
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 26, 2025

SHA stressed that all employers must register their organisations via the official employer portal, enrol their employees along with their dependents...

Kenya launches panel to review health benefit tariffs, promote equity and cost-effective care
Charity Kilei  |  May 26, 2025

The committee will conduct thorough reviews, analyse Kenya’s disease burden, and provide expert recommendations to inform policy decisions grounded in...

Government extends NHIF staff contracts by six months for smooth SHA transition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

PSC chairperson Anthony Muchiri said the decision is meant to ensure smooth operations as SHA prepares to fully take over health insurance services.

MPs propose extra Sh47bn for health ministry to secure UHC jobs, improve services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The National Assembly Health Committee chair, James Nyikal, said the extra funds include Sh5 billion to pay gratuity to the 8,550 UHC workers whose co...

Kenya to increase WHO contributions by 20pc as part of global health funding push
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The WHO donor base expanded this year with both long-standing supporters and new contributors providing fresh voluntary funding.

Nurses demand urgent action on poor working conditions as government says it has no money
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

Leaders from the profession have urged the government to prioritise their welfare through promotions, policy implementation and adequate resourcing.

Duale calls for strict organ donations laws as KUTRRH conducts first kidney transplant
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 16, 2025

He stated that the Ministry of Health is currently reviewing existing policies and laws to ensure that organ donation and transplants in Kenya are con...

Kenya to receive BCG, polio vaccines next month - Health CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Duale said the shortage, which has left thousands of children unprotected, was triggered by the Treasury’s failure to release Sh930 million in co-fina...

Public health facilities to pay KEMSA directly under new SHA system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 15, 2025

Ruto had challenged county governments to play their part by paying KEMSA for the drugs delivered.

Fraud and system abuse led to end of EduAfya medical scheme - Health CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Duale claimed some unnamed hospitals exploited loopholes in the programme, leading to the misappropriation of government funds.

Ministry of Health must respect DG Patrick Amoth’s position, says Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Duale said the Director General’s role is not only important but firmly anchored in law, and cannot be ignored or diminished.

Kenya invests Sh2.06 billion in vaccine storage to safeguard child health
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

Duale said the rollout represents more than just the distribution of hardware—it is a reflection of Kenya’s commitment to health equity, disease preve...

Court suspends NHIF claims audit taskforce operations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 13, 2025

Justice Reuben Nyakundi issued a conservatory order restraining the committee from compiling any reports, issuing recommendations, or undertaking any...

Health Ministry begins issuance of title deeds to safeguard public facilities from land grabs
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 10, 2025

Duale highlighted the urgency of securing legal land ownership for hospitals and other health institutions, stressing that this measure is crucial to...

Explainer: Who are the striking UHC workers, and why are they protesting?
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2025

Though hired on contractual terms, they were assured that their positions would be converted to permanent and pensionable roles after a set period.

Kenya launches public health institute to boost emergency response, centralise disease surveillance
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2025

The KNPHI, established through a legal notice, provides Kenya with a centralised platform to coordinate health intelligence, risk detection, and natio...

UHC medics reject Health CS Duale’s directive on payroll transfer to counties, demand permanent terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”

All teachers, dependents now eligible for SHA healthcare benefits- Duale
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 27, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement, highlighting that teachers, like other registered and contributing Kenyans, can now access...

Two months on, government yet to settle NHIF claims for private hospitals despite Ruto promise
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

At the time of NHIF's closure in October 2024, hospitals had raised claims totalling Sh33 billion, accumulated between July 2022 and September 2024.

Health CS Duale commissions team to probe organ transplant practices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

The committee’s formation comes amid growing calls for accountability in the health sector following disturbing claims of ethical violations and irreg...

Duale orders quarterly reports on maternal deaths to boost healthcare oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

He urged the agencies to hold regular consultative meetings with county governments to identify challenges in the sector and work collaboratively to a...

Duale appoints advisory panel to guide SHA on benefits, tariffs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

According to the notice, the team’s core mandate is to advise both the Health Cabinet Secretary and SHA on the development and review of benefit packa...

Duale appoints 12-member task force to probe kidney transplant allegations at Mediheal Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The committee has been tasked with establishing the current legal and regulatory framework governing tissue and organ transplant services in Kenya and...

Duale directs clinical officers’ council to re-inspect licensed health facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Duale reassured the COC of the ministry’s continued support in advancing health reforms, particularly in the implementation of the Taifa Care Model, a...

Government ends SHA funds misuse with direct payments to hospitals, says CS Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Duale said some counties had been using the funds for other purposes, like paying staff, which left many health facilities without basic medicines and...

Duale warns KMPDC against accrediting unqualified medical facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

Duale said the Council plays a crucial role in ensuring that all Kenyans can access safe and quality healthcare regardless of their age or financial s...

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