The Nairobi County government has issued a warning to all motorists against dumping garbage from vehicles along the city's road reserves. The call for action highlights the need for improved waste management practices among residents.

• Geoffrey Mosiria, the Chief Environment Officer, emphasized the negative impact of illegal dumping on drainage systems, causing flooding.
• Residents were urged to use designated dustbins and avoid handing waste to unauthorized collectors.
• Initiatives include deploying advanced waste management technologies, such as street sweepers, to maintain cleanliness in the city.

The Ministry of Health in Kenya has initiated a crackdown on employers failing to remit their employees' Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) deductions, aiming to recover Ksh21 billion owed by non-compliant employers.

• Employers must remit SHIF deductions by the 9th of each month.
• Lead by Ouma Olunga, the Medical Services Principal Secretary, the initiative will begin in Nairobi and expand nationwide.
• The effort emphasizes partnership and shared responsibility to enhance healthcare access for Kenyans.

The Ministry of Health has identified over 12,900 employers in Nairobi for failing to comply with the new Social Health Authority (SHA) regulations, leading to outstanding dues of over Sh3 billion.

• Employers are mandated to remit 2.75% of employees’ gross monthly income under the SHA system.
• Key statement by Dr. Ouma Oluga, Medical Services Principal Secretary, highlights efforts to recover over Sh21 billion nationwide.
• The compliance initiative will first take place in Nairobi and extend to other counties, aiming to support health system funding.