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Justice Nixon Sifuna on Monday declared that there is no law granting medical institutions a lien over patients or their remains, faulting the common practice by some hospitals of detaining bodies until medical debts are cleared.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement during the 28th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) held on September 29, 2025, in Nairobi.
The move follows a four-month-long doctors’ strike in Kiambu, with the union stressing that the sanctity of medical internships must not be compromised by prolonged county disputes.
Officials have linked the worrying trend to unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices, warning that it is undermining women’s wellbeing, productivity, and overall contribution to the economy.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled the earlier process discriminatory and unconstitutional, emphasizing that it violated principles of fair labour practices, equality, and transparency.
In that room, surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses were preparing for a rare operation, the first craniofacial reconstruction using a patient-specific implant on a child.
Highlighting the severity of the situation, Senator Omtatah noted that patients are increasingly being referred to private facilities for essential services, undermining KNH’s role as the country’s main referral hospital.
Dr Kalebi, who is the Principal Pathologist and Executive Chairman of Dr Kalebi Labs (DKL) Ltd, said the award crowns nearly two decades of groundbreaking work in the field.
The ruling follows President William Ruto’s announcement that UHC nurses would begin permanent employment this month.
Level 4 hospitals, which require 101 health workers each, reported a combined shortfall of 12,089 staff across 176 facilities. Level 5 hospitals also faced deficits, with 10 hospitals falling short of 1,207 staffers against a requirement of 3,230.
Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions that affect memory, behavior, and daily activities, including basic functions like breathing or feeding oneself.
According to the findings, 63 per cent of women currently use a family planning method, with 57 per cent relying on modern options.
The report covering the year ending June 30, 2025, shows that fees from hospitals—collected through out-of-pocket payments or claims reimbursement—make up more than half of local revenue in most counties.
WHO strongly reaffirmed that vaccines do not cause autism, pointing to decades of evidence and large-scale studies from multiple countries that have consistently reached the same conclusion.
To address the issue, the committee recommended that within six months, NEMA should identify asbestos-roofed buildings in the remaining 28 counties and develop a national disposal plan based on the 2011 asbestos management guidelines.
The President explained that Kenya is advancing universal health coverage through reforms anchored in law. He noted that four new laws on social health insurance have been enacted to ensure every Kenyan has access to essential medical care.
A report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o shows that collections from Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) helped keep county hospitals afloat, surpassing targets by a wide margin.
Garissa and Mombasa emerged as the deadliest counties for mothers, each with mortality ratios above 200 deaths per 100,000 live births, more than double the national average.
Nairobi County also processed Sh850.44 million in Social Health Insurance Fund claims, with Sh548.89 million already released to health facilities. T
The latest Controller of Budget report shows that hospitals collected Sh24.59 billion in Facility Improvement Financing (FIF), surpassing the annual forecast of Sh20.77 billion.
In the statement, MTRH Chief Executive Officer Dr. Philip K. Kirwa confirmed the mothers have been discharged and returned safely to their homes.
Dr. Eric Ochomo, who led the Kenyan arm of the study, underscored the importance of understanding the genetic make-up of An. funestus saying the new knowledge will support the fight against malaria.
Over the weekend, Ruto revealed that Sh4.4 billion had been committed to support 2.2 million vulnerable Kenyans, equivalent to around 558,000 households.
Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, said the government remains firm in its efforts to curb public smoking, noting that existing laws already prohibit the practice in public spaces.
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association (RUPHA) chairperson, Brian Lishenga, said facilities will no longer serve patients on credit through SHA following the expiry of the ultimatum issued on September 5.
Many of the unavailable services involve complex joint and limb replacement surgeries. T
This move ensures that no citizen is denied life-saving treatments and surgical procedures not yet available locally, while reinforcing the capacity of the national health system.
A report by the Controller of Budget for the 2024/25 financial year shows that counties spent Sh220.64 billion on employee compensation, amounting to 64 per cent of their recurrent expenditure, far above the legal threshold.
The initiative will fully cover premiums for 558,000 households, reaching an estimated 2.2 million Kenyans, at a projected cost of Sh4.4 billion.