health devolution Stories

Senators vow to hold SHA accountable for delayed health funds to counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The senators said the situation has created a financial strain on counties, forcing some facilities to delay procurement of essential drugs and medica...

Governors, Ministry of Health, resolve to verify all UHC staff before transfers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

The meeting further resolved to roll out a Governors’ Dashboard to track Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) claim payments, with all claims expected...

Anguish for patients as healthcare delivery plagued by delays, mismanagement across counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

Patients continue to experience long delays, and healthcare workers are burdened with inefficient manual systems.

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...

Ruto grants health human resources taskforce 60 more days to finalise reform recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

According to President Ruto, its work is critical in addressing existing gaps in the recruitment, replacement, training, and retention of health worke...

Senators question legality of multi-billion-shilling health equipment deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Under the scheme, an undisclosed supplier will install machines in county facilities and receive payments directly from the Social Health Authority.

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