President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to Kenyan health facilities, particularly Level 4 hospitals, that continue to charge citizens for outpatient services despite government funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, August 4, Ruto vowed swift action against "rogue" facilities.

• The government has allocated Ksh21 billion for healthcare, including Ksh13 billion for Primary Health Care and Ksh8 billion for emergencies.
• President Ruto urged Kenyans to report facilities still charging fees for outpatient services.
• The government is streamlining operations by ending One-Time Password (OTP) authorizations, shifting to biometric health IDs or the Practice 360 app for approvals, with biometric registration available at Level 4, 5, and 6 facilities.

President William Ruto announced the procurement process for the new Nithi Bridge will begin on August 5, with construction expected to finish before the 2027 general elections. The bridge, a notorious accident blackspot, will feature a straightened design to improve safety.

• The construction of the new bridge is estimated to cost Ksh7 billion.
• The project aims to protect the lives of motorists and passengers along the Embu Meru Highway.
• The announcement follows Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir's update on reviving over 580 stalled road projects across Kenya by disbursing 40 percent of outstanding payments to contractors.