Susan Nakhumicha Stories

Mosquito nets scandal, doctors’ strikes haunt Nakhumicha in UN-Habitat job vetting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Baringo Central MP Joshua Kandie was among the legislators who took a hard stance, saying that Nakhumicha’s handling of the health sector drew critici...

Nakhumicha rejects claims of Gachagua’s involvement in Sh3.7 billion KEMSA tender scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Nakhumicha said that while serving as Health Cabinet Secretary, she had not received any indication that Gachagua had influenced the procurement proce...

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.

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...

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."

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.

CS Nakhumicha urges hospitals not to turn away patients, accept NHIF
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2024

The CS affirmed that there was no cause for alarm, despite revealing a staggering debt of Sh30 billion owed to NHIF.

Healthcare crisis worsens as doctors halt clinical trainings in institutions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2024

The doctors have also taken a firm stance regarding the posting of interns, stating that it is non-negotiable.

Government now sets July 1 as SHIF deductions date
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 04, 2024

Social Health Authority (SHA) Chairman Timothy Olweny confirmed the announcement that finally ends uncertainty on the matter.

Babu Owino intends to file notice of motion to impeach Health CS Susan Nakhumicha
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 03, 2024

The Embakasi East MP seeks to table the removal of CS Nakhumicha once the House recess ends.

Doctor's strike continues as night-long talks fail to break impasse
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 22, 2024

The meeting christened as a whole-of-nation-approach dialogue called to find an amicable ground on the stalemate between doctors and the government ov...

Health CS orders posting of medical interns from April 1
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 18, 2024

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha on Monday announced that the interns will report to their new station duties on April 1, 2024.

Health Ministry announces detection of invasive mosquito species in three counties
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 14, 2024

She also said that in the last 12 months, the county reported 3,329 confirmed malaria cases with a relatively low malaria incidence of 5.7 cases per 1...

'Point of no return': KMPDU says doctors' strike begins tonight
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 13, 2024

The strike is the only way to bring the government to the negotiating table, says KMPDU Deputy Secretary-General Dennis Miskellah.

KMPDU warns of crisis as Coast doctors' strike notice ends
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 14, 2024

KMPDU Secretary-General Ghalib Salim said the Thursday deadline marks a critical juncture in the struggle for healthcare workers' rights and patient c...

Doctors' union issues strike ultimatum over unresolved demands
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 06, 2024

Miskellah warned that unless the issues are addressed within seven days, the union will initiate a strike and continue the industrial action until res...

CS Nakhumicha calls for talks as doctors, medical interns continue protests
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 05, 2024

A conversation must take place as there are many issues to discuss with many stakeholders, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha says.

Health ministry completes distribution of 2,061 vaccine storage units to counties
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 05, 2024

The total value of the 2,061 cold chain items that are currently being installed is $7.09 million (Sh1.1 billion).

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