Susan Nakhumicha Stories

Fired Health CS Nakhumicha nominated as Kenya’s UN envoy in mini-reshuffle after turbulent tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

From failed prescriptions to diplomatic postings, Nakhumicha’s transition marks a new chapter after her abrupt removal from office.

It's not easy! Former Health CS Nakhumicha opens up about struggles after dismissal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

Since her dismissal, Nakhumicha has largely remained out of the spotlight but has made occasional public appearances.

Details about Health CS nominee Debrah Mulongo Barasa
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 19, 2024

The appointment of Debra has sparked a mixed response among netizens.

Court declines to quash gazette notice establishing presidential task-force on health
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2024

They wanted the high court to issue orders prohibiting any person from convening, aiding, attending, reporting to, receiving reports from, paying or f...

Medical interns demand fulfillment of 2017 CBA in overnight protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2024

Photographs on social media showed the medical officers sleeping on camping bags outside the ministry premises, covered in blankets.

'Nakhumicha must go', protesting intern doctors say as postings remain elusive
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 08, 2024

The protest drew significant public support, highlighting widespread frustration with the state where the country's healthcare system is concerned. 

Fact check: Receipts released after CS Nakhumicha announces waived hospital bills for protest victims
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 03, 2024

In a statement on her X platform, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged some individuals had been on a funds drive but the government had since waived the bills.

Dr Patrick Amoth nominated as Director General for health
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 26, 2024

Nakhumicha highlighted that Dr. Amoth's nomination is in line with the powers conferred by Section 16(2) of the Health Act.

Governors demand NHIF pay Sh8 billion debt before transition to SHIF
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jun 22, 2024

With the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from July 1, county leaders insist that the arrears must be cleared to avoid financial...

Kenyans lay bare frustrations as hospitals reject NHIF cards
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 21, 2024

He criticized the government's plan to replace the NHIF with the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), with Kenyans being urged to register with th...

Health ministry promotes NHIF-SHIF transition to enhance equity
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 18, 2024

CS Nakhumicha led a media engagement forum at which the transition was explained and its benefits highlighted.

Traders fear collapse of small businesses as state progresses with eTIMS, SHIF systems
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 10, 2024

They say that on top of struggling to understand SHIF calculations and the eTIMS systems, they are worried that the payments will leave them unable to...

Govt to roll out a testing tool to track Kenyans' income
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 10, 2024

The self-testing tool will help the government determine how much an individual will contribute and which category a contributor falls into.

Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
Hanifa Adan  |  May 11, 2024

The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.

Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction
Hanifa Adan  |  May 04, 2024

The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.

Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout
Hanifa Adan  |  May 04, 2024

CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."

KMPDU rejects reports of signing return-to-work deal with govt
John Mbati  |  May 03, 2024

President William Ruto asked doctors to end their strike as the government sought to meet their demands.

MPs irked as govt officials and governors boycott health crisis meeting
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 26, 2024

Only Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) officials honoured the meeting.

State threatens to fire striking doctors after talks hit snag
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

Government officials say they are heading to court to seek clearance to have all the medics fired and replaced.

Doctors' strike: KMPDU rejects government offer, says interns left out
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 23, 2024

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah told the press that they must fight for interns, as they are the most vulnerable group in the profession.

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