Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale informed MPs that the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has left hospitals with Sh10 billion in debt, severely impacting their operations. He stated that the Cabinet plans to prioritize settling smaller claims, specifically Sh5.3 billion, which represents debts under Sh10 million per facility.

• Kenya's NHIF faces a colossal Sh10 billion debt to hospitals, with Sh5.3 billion designated for immediate settlement.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is spearheading efforts to clear these debts, stressing the critical financial distress faced by healthcare providers.
• Approximately 15 doctors have been deployed to fast-track verification of these arrears within one month, aiming for payment release once the Supplementary Budget is approved by Parliament.

Kenya's government has introduced the proposed Standards Bill, 2025 to the National Assembly’s Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, aiming to modernize the nation's quality and consumer protection laws. This landmark legislation would replace the five-decade-old Standards Act.

• The Bill expands the powers of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), allowing it to seize non-compliant goods and halt unsafe production.
• The initiative was presented by Trade PS Regina Ombam, National Standards Council Chair Dr. Chris Wamalwa, and KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari to the Committee chaired by Marianne Kitany.
• A new Standards Tribunal will be established to ensure fairness and bolster investor confidence.