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Ministry of Health put on spot over Sh650m smartphone deal

Health and Wellness

Ministry of Health put on spot over Sh650m smartphone deal

The issue is contained in the Auditor-General's report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, which found that the State Department for Health acquired the devices despite the procurement not appearing in its annual procurement plan.

By Samuel Otieno 27 Jul 2026

Ruto orders SHA cover for all Nairobi Community Health Promoters

Health and Wellness

Ruto orders SHA cover for all Nairobi Community Health Promoters

Ruto said the cost of the insurance scheme would be shared equally between the two levels of government, describing the arrangement as a partnership that would protect the health workers who play a critical role in delivering healthcare at the community level.

By Bradley Bosire 25 Jul 2026

AI to transform eCHIS as Kenya, Zanzibar lead digital community health shift

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AI to transform eCHIS as Kenya, Zanzibar lead digital community health shift

Amref and government experts say AI-powered community health systems in Kenya and Zanzibar are improving real-time data, supervision and decisions, despite integration and data quality challenges.

By Chrispho Owuor 4 Dec 2025