The government has mandated all national referral hospitals to submit security and operational audit reports within seven days following a murder at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

• The directive was issued by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on July 21.
• A 52-year-old male patient was murdered in Ward Seven, raising serious concerns about hospital safety.
• This incident follows previous security breaches at KNH, highlighting ongoing risks to both patients and staff.

The government has suspended Lister Onsongo, CEO of the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), over an alleged violation involving the illegal placement of nursing students for internships.

• 42 Bachelor of Science nursing students were unlawfully listed for internships before completing their studies.
• The suspension was confirmed by Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for Health, pending an internal audit.
• The Ministry of Health revoked internship letters for the affected students and appointed Ann Mukuna as interim CEO of the NCK.