Doctors' Strike,Kiambu doctors’ strike Stories

Kenya Medical Association calls for action as Kiambu doctors’ strike hits 150-day mark
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

KMA emphasised that the protracted strike constitutes a violation of residents’ constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health, as...

Proud moment for Kenya as three homegrown startups storm into Africa’s MEST Challenge semi-finals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

Three Kenyan ventures—Logistify AI, Farmsky Ventures, and Investa Farm—have been named among Africa’s top 20 innovators in the prestigious MEST Africa...

‘Impeach Kahiga’ – Nyeri erupts after governor’s controversial comments on Raila’s death
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Senator Wamatinga said that although Governor Kahiga had resigned as vice chair of the Council of Governors, he now had a moral obligation to step dow...

Government condemns Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s remarks, warns against hate speech
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The Government, through its spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, expressed concern over Kahiga’s comments, emphasising that leaders must uphold the values of t...

Council of Governors to elect new vice chair following Mutahi Kahiga's ouster
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

CoG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi condemned Kahiga’s remarks, describing them as “untimely, reckless and unspeakable” at a period of national mourning.

Mutahi Kahiga resigns as Council of Governors Vice Chair, apologises for remarks on Raila's death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

He apologised to the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and to Kenyans.

Governor Kahiga faces uproar over 'insensitive' remarks on Raila Odinga’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga criticised Kahiga, describing his comments as “primitive, insensitive...

Data gaps threaten Kenya’s health goals as key indicators on mental health, drugs go unmeasured
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The brief highlights that 11 indicators remain untracked because data is missing, outdated or not disaggregated by gender, age or region, obscuring th...

Court blocks Kiambu County from firing specialist doctors amid recruitment dispute
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

The petitioner claimed that the county had gone further to publish the names of shortlisted candidates and invite public comments by October 10, sugge...

Doctors Without Borders sounds alarm as mentally ill detained in South Sudan prisons
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

With few psychiatrists and no proper facilities, desperate families in South Sudan are turning to prisons to confine loved ones battling mental illnes...

Matatu operators petition Parliament for laws to curb insurance fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2025

The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) highlighted unethical practices by a few legal practitioners, including manipulation of service affid...

KMPDU asks Parliament to sanction Kiambu officials over prolonged doctors’ strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah urged MPs to summon Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and other county officials over what the union terms persis...

Counties' equitable share from national government between 2013 and 2024
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 14, 2025

Counties such as Mandera, Kilifi, and Kiambu also featured prominently, each receiving allocations exceeding Sh110 billion, reflecting significant inv...

KMPDU blames Kiambu County for ongoing doctors’ strike, deaths
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah said the strike is the result of repeated failures by the county to meet court orders issued last year.

Senate moves to tighten impeachment process after repeated failed attempts against governors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

County assembly speakers and the County Assembly Forum (CAF) have been invited for a joint meeting to streamline the process and ensure that future im...

New Bill proposes harsher penalties, mandatory compensation for SGBV offenders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The proposed legislation aims to introduce “double punishment” measures, ensuring offenders face both custodial sentences and financial restitution to...

From hope to despair: HIV patients left behind by Kenya’s health transition
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 12, 2025

When donor funding for vulnerable groups was first withdrawn, there was hope that some form of cushioning would ease the transition. But months later,...

Dagoretti North boda boda riders launch voter registration drive after electing new officials
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 12, 2025

The operators noted that zoning will promote discipline and order among riders, as each stage will have its own distinct reflector design and registra...

Mombasa Woman Rep calls for tougher laws amid surge in gender-based violence
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 12, 2025

Zamzam described the situation as a national crisis demanding immediate legislative intervention.

Senate uncovers severe neglect, mismanagement at Busia County Referral Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

A joint inspection by the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Senate Education Committee found the county’s flagship hospital struggling wi...

Treasury PS Kiptoo summoned over audit queries after missing 16 parliamentary invitations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Committee said his repeated absences have hindered its oversight work on funds whose audit reports date as far back as the 2017/2018 financial yea...

Attorney General’s office launches free legal aid centres to bring justice closer to Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The centres will provide free legal assistance for common issues, including family conflicts, land disputes, child protection, and succession matters....

Senate flags poor working conditions, staff shortage at Busia One Stop Border Post
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The MPs pointed out that the main access road leading into the border post is extremely narrow, forcing officers to clear trucks one at a time, which...

Matatu owners petition Parliament over 'broken' PSV insurance system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

The petitioners highlighted the collapse of several PSV insurers over the past two decades citing widespread fraud.

KMPDU blasts CoG, calls for dissolution of Kiambu County government over 131 neonatal deaths
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

Doctors in Kiambu County have been on strike for the past four months, demanding salaries that are seven months overdue.

Council of Governors unanimously elects new leadership
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 06, 2025

The elections, conducted through consensus, saw governors take up key committee roles aimed at strengthening devolution and enhancing service delivery...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi re-elected as Council of Governors Chairperson, Mutahi Kahiga retains Vice Chair position
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

In a reshuffle within the council’s executive, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki was appointed as Whip, replacing Nandi Governor Stephen Sang.

Pharmacy board dismisses claims of medicine import ban, says drug supply uninterrupted
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

The PPB explained that the ongoing review of medical product registrations is part of a routine regulatory process required by the 2022 Pharmacy and P...

Drug shortage fears mount as distributors push for reinstatement of 21,000 blocked medicines
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

KPDA cautioned that the shortages could drive medicine prices up by as much as 50 per cent, worsening the strain on households already facing high hea...

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