Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga Stories

How hospitals trick inspectors, SHA into paying millions for ghost services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Oluga said some little-known facilities, including those linked to powerful figures, had received millions of shillings for questionable services, a r...

Over 2,000 people denied SHA services daily due to ID, phone mismatch - PS Oluga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

Oluga said the challenge has left thousands of Kenyans, particularly young people and low-income earners, unable to benefit from SHA because their SIM...

Mombasa takes healthcare to workplaces with launch of community health promoter desks
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

County officials say the initiative is part of wider efforts to ease the disease burden through early detection and prompt intervention.

UHC staff ordered to resume work as payroll shifts to counties in July
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

The parties agreed that county governments will not only take over payroll responsibilities but also receive budgetary support to ensure the seamless...

Ruto drops Kimtai as Medical Services PS, nominates ex-kmpdu boss Ouma Oluga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Oluga previously served as the secretary-general of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and as chief officer of he...

How free emergency medical services are saving lives in Nairobi slums riddled with poverty, violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 12, 2025

Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.

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.

Ministry of Health has no title documents for Afya House land, MPs told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Auditor General's report noted significant gaps in the ministry's asset records, including a "nil land balance" in Annex 1 of its financial statements...

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