Health Workers Strike Cripples Services in Nairobi and Marsabit - February 2026

Healthcare services in Nairobi and Marsabit have been significantly disrupted as strikes by healthcare workers continue, bringing essential medical care to a standstill. Meanwhile, President William Ruto has declared the full registration of inmates under the Social Health Authority (SHA) a top priority, aiming to guarantee access to healthcare for prisoners. Kenya has also begun administering the anti-HIV injection Lenacapavir, with 21,000 vials deployed in the initial phase across 15 high-risk counties. Rapid diagnostic tests and self-tests are acceptable before receiving the HIV jab.