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Speaking to mourners, Uhuru highlighted Ireri’s unwavering support and encouragement, especially over the past year, when he and others faced both personal and health challenges.
The President said doctors abroad were increasingly worried about Odinga’s condition, leading his medical team, headed by Dr. Oluoch Olunya, to make repeated adjustments to his treatment. Despite his illness, Odinga remained engaged in national affairs, keeping in touch with Ruto while the President attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Wednesday, Nyabero said the effectiveness of vaccines often goes unnoticed because they prevent diseases before they occur.
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.
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.
According to the County Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the confirmed cases are spread across three sub-counties: three in Kiharu, one in Kahuro, and one in Kigumo.
Board Chairperson Abdi Mohamed said the appointees bring vast experience and technical skills that will be vital in guiding the Authority toward its mandate of providing financial risk protection and expanding healthcare access nationwide.
Health officials said the exercise is critical in preventing the spread of the viral disease, with Busia county already reporting a high number of cases.
The chairman’s comments came in the wake of a major development in the healthcare sector where the DCI has announced it had received 1,188 files from SHA and KMPDC detailing suspected healthcare fraud.
The CoG chair further said gratuity payments amounting to Sh9.4 billion for contract staff must be cleared first.
A sanitation inspection, usually conducted by the county government, ensures the facility meets waste management and public health standards.
His iconic chant “Thika! Thika! Thika!” became a national anthem on dance floors, opening many of his most memorable sets and electrifying fans across the country.
Duale affirmed the government’s commitment to fairness and accountability in handling internship opportunities.
The CS noted that while Kenya has solid laws to regulate tobacco use, corruption has made it difficult to apply them effectively.
Health Committee Chairperson and Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki said counties, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will move to close down clinics and pharmacies operating without proper authorisation.
Alarmingly, the nationality of 38.9 per cent of the donors could not be verified in the report, with 60 individuals failing to disclose their country of origin.
Duale said the government would fully adopt the committee’s recommendations and ensure that all medical procedures adhere to ethical standards and protect patient safety.
The counterfeit drugs—ranging from antibiotics and cancer treatments to painkillers are largely trafficked from China and India, using Nigeria as the main entry point.