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Figures from the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI Kenya) show that about 45,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, while close to 30,000 lose their lives to the disease.
In a notice issued on Thursday, SHA said the new guidelines are intended to standardise claims processing while ensuring eligible children continue accessing healthcare services without unnecessary interruptions.
The move is intended to strengthen accountability, speed up the processing of attestation requests, improve access for practitioners and patients, and advance its broader digital transformation agenda aimed at delivering transparent, reliable and efficient regulatory services
Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show Kenya spent Sh15.6 billion on medicinal and pharmaceutical products between January and March 2026, down from Sh20.4 billion during the same period last year
The schools asked parents to look out for swollen and painful salivary glands, fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite and pain while chewing or swallowing. They also advised that children with such symptoms should remain at home until they are examined by a medical professional.
The latest estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef show childhood vaccination coverage in Kenya has declined since reaching its highest levels in 2021, with repeated shortages disrupting immunisation services over the past five years.
Senators questioned Kenya’s preparedness to tackle industrial pollution, hazardous waste and toxic emissions, while the Environment ministry described the enforcement powers of NEMA, recent inspections and audits, and measures under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
The petition, filed by Dr Benson Kibore and submitted to the Clerks of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, seeks legal recognition of the conditions under Kenya's disability framework, saying they have far-reaching social and psychological consequences that deserve greater policy attention.
Speaking after the signing ceremony on Wednesday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale described the agreement as a milestone in Kenya-US relations, saying the implementation phase had officially begun.
The decline comes as Kenya continues to record about 13,936 new HIV infections every year, according to the 2026 Kenya HIV Estimates Report. Women remain the most affected, with HIV prevalence standing at 4.3 per cent compared to 2.1 per cent among men, while adolescents and young people aged between 15 and 24 account for 41 per cent of new adult infections
The hospital received the Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation (GAMSAS) from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), placing it among a select group of healthcare institutions worldwide recognised for promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and safeguarding the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.
The new unit, located at the Level 5 hospital in Umoja II, Embakasi West, is part of Nairobi County's efforts to strengthen specialised healthcare services and reduce the need for patients to seek treatment at facilities outside the city.
But instead of allowing the diagnosis to define him, Nyong’o said he and his wife, Dorothy Nyong’o, chose to turn the painful experience into a mission of giving hope to others battling cancer.
According to KMPDC, reports received indicate that the fraudsters are approaching practitioners, health facilities and training institutions while pretending to act on behalf of the Council.
Figures from the National Cancer Institute of Kenya show that the country records about 5,845 new cervical cancer cases each year, while about 3,591 people die from the disease annually.
The demonstration came as the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) issued a 14-day strike notice to the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors, warning that health workers across the country would down their tools unless UHC staff were confirmed on permanent and pensionable terms.
According to WHO data compiled from Congolese health authorities, 285 people have recovered from the disease, while another 304 suspected infections are still being investigated.
In a notice dated July 6 and signed by KUCO General Secretary and CEO George Gibore, the union accused the Ministry of Health, the Council of Governors and all 47 county governments of failing to honour previous agreements and resolve grievances affecting clinical officers despite months of engagement.
According to a report by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the outbreak is being driven by continued transmission in hotspot health zones across Ituri and North Kivu provinces, a rise in community deaths and new infections spreading into areas that had not previously reported cases.
M-Pesa Foundation Trustee Patricia Ithau said the organisation will provide the connectivity needed to support the technology.
In a notice to beneficiaries issued on Tuesday, the authority said the fingerprints of registered child dependants will be captured when they visit SHA-contracted healthcare facilities for treatment to help confirm that the correct beneficiary is receiving medical care.
The move follows the government’s decision to absorb UHC workers into the public service after guidance from the Public Service Commission and other relevant agencies, with the new terms taking effect from July 1, 2026.
In a notice issued on July 4,2026, SHA said the released funds will be used to settle verified hospital claims for healthcare facilities with outstanding amounts of Sh10 million and below. Before payments are processed, however, healthcare providers will be required to complete a formal sign-off process.
PPB further stated that it has since strengthened oversight measures and stopped approving new applications for parallel-imported medicinal products from October 2025.
The Senate Health Committee has summoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and officials from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority to explain how the stock, including medicines used for cancer, HIV, malaria and other serious conditions, was allowed to go to waste.
SHA explained that some of the claims are still undergoing assessment and therefore cannot be paid until all verification procedures are completed.
The authority cautioned the public against engaging with such individuals, stressing that they have no connection to SHA and are seeking to exploit unsuspecting people.
Under the law, public health facilities are allowed to retain revenue generated from services rendered and use the funds to support operations and improve healthcare delivery, subject to approved plans and financial controls.
The dispute arose after the hospital issued notices in October 2025, March 2026 and April 2026 informing affected clinical officers that their employment would cease upon the expiry of their contracts.
The cost of an ultrasound scan has also gone up from Sh1,800 to Sh4,800, an increase of 167 per cent. Patients requiring a colonoscopy are now paying Sh25,000, up from Sh9,800, marking a 155 per cent increase.