Hard truths.
Under the law, every Level Five hospital becomes a county entity managed by a Hospital Management Board and headed by a chief executive officer appointed competitively by the County Public Service Board.
Ruto said bringing back Universal Health Coverage (UHC) was among the priorities he set after taking office, noting that he considered the programme to have been on its deathbed at the time.
The summit will also examine the growing role of digital health in healthcare delivery and the use of technology to improve health services
The Principal Secretary said greater investment in research and locally driven innovation was necessary to strengthen Kenya’s health security and reduce reliance on solutions developed outside the country.
The KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to third-year medical students as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and strengthen the country...
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Olaly said Kenya's health sector has for years struggled with inadequate investment, leaving public health practitioners overwhelmed while millions of Kenyans continue to...
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...
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.
Under the framework, Kenya and the United States will work together to enhance the fight against HIV, malaria, tuberculosis and emerging disease outbreaks through improved disease monitoring, stronger laborator...
Records show that 550 patients missed out on treatment after the hospital’s CyberKnife unit, the only public one in the country, carried out 250 radiation sessions in the year ending June 2025 against a planned...
Duale noted that the upcoming budget prioritises reforms aimed at improving service delivery, including expansion of UHC, increased use of digital systems in health services, and strengthening domestic manufact...
The task force will examine existing health training courses, recommend immediate reforms, and create a detailed implementation roadmap with clear milestones. Its mandate is to ensure that Kenya produces a skil...