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The former Chief Justice questioned why the government had previously defended an agreement to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia, which he says led to the fatal shooting of two protesters during demonstrations against the arrangement five months ago.
Duale said the Ministry of Health would also not issue quarantine or Ebola-free certificates for travel purposes, arguing that such requirements have no basis under the International Health Regulations.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 11, Duale said the countdown would officially begin on Thursday, November 12, and run for 42 days,
Duale said the proposed centre would enhance the government's capacity to analyse health information, monitor healthcare systems and support evidence-based decision-making.
“The global standard for contact tracing is 85 per cent. We have done 100 per cent,” Duale said, adding that authorities had traced people who came into contact with the patient and placed them under quarantine.
The Health CS made the appeal on Thursday, October 15, while representing Ruto at the National Muslim Leaders Convention 2026 in Nairobi, where he defended the administration’s record and called for greater inclusion of Muslim communities in government decisions and national development.
The clarification follows concerns raised by Kang’ata on Wednesday that the reported shutdown had disrupted services at Level Two and Three health facilities, put patient records dating back to 2023 at risk and hindered hospitals from claiming reimbursements from the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The disagreement followed Muturi’s demand for a detailed account of how a traveller who reportedly arrived in Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was cleared at the airport and later taken to hospital.
The new rules introduce public health measures at airports, seaports, inland ports and land border crossings.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said all 122 contacts linked to the confirmed case had been listed and verified. Of these, 108, representing 88.5 per cent, are under quarantine and being monitored daily, with none having developed symptoms so far.
The CS said more than 652,000 travellers have been screened at Kenya’s 15 Points of Entry as part of intensified surveillance, while 4,971 health workers have been trained in Ebola preparedness and response.
The burial took place at about 2 pm in an isolated section of Langata Cemetery, near a water tank on the Muslim side of the cemetery. Only a small number of relatives and Ministry of Health officials were present, while security officers restricted access to the area
Health CS Aden Duale said Malaba Health Centre, the Busia border facility and Kocholia Sub-County Hospital were among the sites designated as temporary isolation centres, with the centres expected to be established within 10 to 14 days
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said 11 members of the patient’s family had been quarantined, while 23 healthcare workers from Nairobi Hospital who attended to him had also been identified and placed under monitoring.
After his appearance on Tuesday, Ruku said he had been given an opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the remarks and provide the context in which they were made.
Speaking during the plenary session of the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa on Tuesday, Duale said African countries must move beyond policy declarations and translate their health commitments into concrete investments, measurable results and stronger national systems
The CS attributed the improvement to the recapitalisation of KEMSA through a Sh10 billion credit facility, the strengthening of regional distribution centres and the digitisation of the supply chain.
Duale claimed that he sat next to Jumwa in Cabinet and would sometimes assist her in reading and explaining Cabinet papers. He further alleged that she occasionally struggled to explain issues contained in the documents, prompting him to intervene
The Health CS said the media should take a closer look at the implementation of the Taifa Care Model by engaging health officials, visiting facilities and speaking directly to those using and providing healthcare services.
The Health CS said the new emergency system would be especially important for people living in remote counties where accessing healthcare can take several hours due to poor road networks and long distances.
peaking on Wednesday during a meeting between President William Ruto and Muslim religious leaders at State House, Nairobi, Duale said the government's performance should be judged on its development record and commitment to inclusivity rather than political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The proposed centre would strengthen Kenya's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks while supporting the management of communicable diseases, including HIV and tuberculosis, and position the country as a regional centre of excellence for infectious disease prevention, preparedness and response
Addressing concerns over the service charge, Duale said the fee is neither arbitrary nor open-ended. He cited the Digital Health (Data Exchange Component) Regulations, 2025, which require users of the shared health information system to pay a service fee prescribed under the law.
The UDA MP said the country should move away from what he described as a hybrid system and settle on a single model of governance.
The Health CSsais leaders from the pastoralist counties had launched a major mobilisation exercise to ensure every eligible resident registers for both a national identity card and as a voter ahead of the next election.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Muhia said she was surprised to find her name included among individuals being investigated by NCIC over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement, arguing that the same commission had previously analysed the video at the centre of the controversy and found no offence.
Duale argued that Kenya's governance model should be anchored on parliamentary representation, where voters elect Members of Parliament in their constituencies and the political party or coalition that secures the majority of seats takes over government.
In a statement on her X account on Sunday, Wahome rejected Duale's refusal to apologise, saying his explanation that others had made worse remarks could not justify his own comments.
Speaking during a wedding ceremony in Garissa on Sunday, Duale accused the commission of applying double standards by pursuing government officials while allegedly ignoring remarks made by opposition leaders that he claimed were equally, if not more, inflammatory.
Speaking during the burial of Pastor William Muthengi in Mumoni, Mwingi North Constituency, Kitui County, on Saturday, Kalonzo said leaders entrusted with public office should promote national cohesion rather than deepen ethnic divisions.