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Latest Kenya health news covering healthcare policies, hospital updates, medical developments, and public health initiatives.

Kenya's healthcare system encompasses public and private medical facilities serving millions of citizens across the country. The sector includes hospitals, clinics, medical research institutions, and health policy development aimed at improving healthcare access and quality. Follow updates on health policies, medical developments, healthcare infrastructure, and public health initiatives.

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Last updated August 3, 2026

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UAE Lists Strict Health Checks for Kenyans Seeking Jobs in Dubai

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top1h ago

UAE Lists Strict Health Checks for Kenyans Seeking Jobs in Dubai

Thousands of Kenyans continue to seek jobs in the United Arab Emirates every year, but securing a work visa depends on meeting strict medical requirements that go beyond the usual documentation.

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PS Muthoni leads final planning for Kenya Health Summit 2026

Preparations for the Kenya Health Summit 2026 have entered the final phase, with technical committees intensifying coordination to ensure the successful delivery of the national event scheduled for 18–19 August 2026 in Nairobi.

KBC County News

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top8h ago

Ruto Reveals Govt Interventions After Failed Rains

Months of poor rainfall have left many Kenyan farmers counting losses, with withered crops and uncertainty casting a shadow over the country's next harvest.

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politics10h ago

2027: How regions that made Ruto president are now his biggest test

In 2022 President William Ruto defied the political might of the 'handshake' establishment and crafted a coalition that cut across regional and ethnic voting blocs to secure Kenya's presidency.

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Wamunyoro conclave: Where Gachagua's grip of Mt Kenya was firmed

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's Wamunyoro home has turned into his political command centre that is shaping the most significant political developments in Mt Kenya,

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1d ago

Shahbal secures Sh12 Billion DP World SEZ deal

Businessman Suleiman Shahbal secures landmark Special Economic Zone (SEZ) investment agreement with global logistics giant DP World in a project expected to transform Mombasa.

The Standard Business

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Ruto defends Vision 2060, calls for national unity in shaping Kenya's future

President William Ruto has defended the proposed Vision 2060 National development plans, urging the nation as a whole to take part in the discussion.

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From the shadows to the political stage: Anzauni clan revives chiefdom to reclaim national influence

One of the Akamba community's largest clans is reviving its traditional leadership structure in a bold bid to reclaim political relevance, arguing that despite producing some of Kenya's most distinguished independence-era leaders, it has been sidelined in national affairs for dec

KBC Top Stories

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From addict to doctor: An 18-year journey of hope

For 18 years, alcohol and drugs robbed Dr Andrew Mwengwa Thuka of his dreams, derailing the life of a brilliant student who scored a straight A and 82 points in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Today, he is a qualified medical doctor, a living testament that r

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Former Governor Okoth Obado's Son Hospitalised

Former Migori County Governor Okoth Obado was found guilty of the 2018 murder of 26-year-old Rongo University student and expectant mother Sharon Otieno.

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tech1d ago

Why I think the iPhone Ultra could be worth the wait

Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra launches into a shape Samsung proved, with iPad apps ready. Design and price will decide everything.

Techish Kenya

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politics1d ago

Wiper, Linda Mwananchi court Aisha Jumwa after UDA exit

Linda Mwananchi and Wiper Patriotic Front are wooing former CS Aisha Jumwa following her acrimonious resignation from the UDA party.

Standard Politics

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top2d ago

Koome Urges Kenya to Preserve Women Leaders’ Legacy as Blueprint for Economic Growth

Koome said the country must do more to celebrate and record the contributions of women whose leadership has helped transform Kenya’s corporate, legal, education, healthcare and public sectors.

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Turkana county signs MoU to expand menstrual health services

Turkana County Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Days for Girls Kenya (DfGK) to improve access to menstrual and postpartum health services for up to 4,000 women and girls in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee settings over the next three years. The partners

KBC County News

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top2d ago

Expired drugs, medical supplies cost Kemsa Sh5bn in four years

Kemsa has lost Sh5bn in expired drugs and medical supplies since 2022.

Nation News

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2d ago

How KISIP and NYOTA are transforming Kenya’s informal settlements

The sun rises over the bustling coastal city of Mombasa, casting long shadows across the newly laid tarmac roads that now weave through its informal settlements. For decades, these pathways were little more than muddy tracks during the rainy season, impassable and treacherous. To

KBC County News

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politics2d ago

Ruto's Vision 2063 Plan Triggers Sharp Political Divide

President William Ruto's special national address on Vision 2063, has sparked a heated political debate

Standard Politics

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2d ago

Safaricom shareholders back changes as State cedes control

Safaricom shareholders have approved landmark governance changes that formalise the end of State dominance in East Africa's most profitable company.

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business2d ago

Safaricom shareholders approve Sh80.1bn dividend

The approval was granted at the company's 18th Annual General Meeting, where shareholders backed a final dividend of Sh1.15 per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to Sh2.00 per share, including an interim dividend of Sh0.85 paid in March.

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Kirubi family tops Sh521m Centum dividend windfall

Billionaire heirs of the late industrialist Chris Kirubi and other top shareholders are set for a bumper payday after Centum Investment Company declared a record Sh521 million dividend.

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Aisha Jumwa Says She Is Ready to Work With Like-Minded Leaders After Leaving UDA

In a brief statement, Jumwa said her political future would be guided by partnerships focused on delivering tangible benefits to the people.

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U.S. Issues Major Update on New Visa Processing Changes

The new changes take effect on Saturday, August 1, and are set to reshape visa processing operations across dozens of U.S. diplomatic missions in Africa.

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PS Omollo rallies Kenyans to shape Beyond Vision 2030

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged Kenyans to embrace President William Ruto’s call to shape a new long-term national development vision that will guide the country beyond Vision 2030 and secure prosperity for pres

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politics2d ago

Linda Mwananchi offers leadership position to Aisha Jumwa

The move underscores the opposition’s efforts to rebuild its foothold at the Coast.

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business3d ago

SK Macharia held in contempt for court order breach

Macharia and other shareholders have been fighting for control of Directline for over three years.

Nation Business

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top3d ago

Crystal Asige loses Senate committee seat amid ODM shake-up

Nominated Senator Crystal Asige removed from Senate Committee on Roads,Transport and Housing, says move is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities.

The Standard

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3d ago

Tana River nurses kick off strike until demands are met

Nurses across Tana River County under the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) have joined their colleagues in a nationwide strike.

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sports3d ago

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

Private investors would be allowed under the proposal to acquire stakes in the company but would remain minority shareholders.

Standard Sports

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business3d ago

Beyond Banks: How alternative finance is reshaping business growth in Kenya

Alternative finance is helping more Kenyan entrepreneurs and small businesses access the capital they need to grow.

Capital Business

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top3d ago

3 Students Among Several Killed in Accident Involving Matatu & Trailer

Images of the scene obtained by Kenyans.co.ke showed the matatu extensively damaged with windows shattered, seats mangled and tyres deflated.

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3d ago

More Kenyans ditch money market funds for higher-yielding special schemes

Although MMFs remain the largest investment category, their market dominance has fallen significantly as special funds and fixed income funds gain market share.

The Standard Business

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Nationwide health workers’ strike deepens as nurses join walkout

Their grievances include delayed reforms, unpaid dues and poor working conditions.

Kenya Health

Latest Kenya health news covering healthcare policies, hospital updates, medical developments, and public health initiatives.

Recent News

UAE Lists Strict Health Checks for Kenyans Seeking Jobs in Dubai

PS Muthoni leads final planning for Kenya Health Summit 2026

Ruto Reveals Govt Interventions After Failed Rains

2027: How regions that made Ruto president are now his biggest test

Wamunyoro conclave: Where Gachagua's grip of Mt Kenya was firmed

Shahbal secures Sh12 Billion DP World SEZ deal

Ruto defends Vision 2060, calls for national unity in shaping Kenya's future

From the shadows to the political stage: Anzauni clan revives chiefdom to reclaim national influence

From addict to doctor: An 18-year journey of hope

Former Governor Okoth Obado's Son Hospitalised

Why I think the iPhone Ultra could be worth the wait

Wiper, Linda Mwananchi court Aisha Jumwa after UDA exit

Koome Urges Kenya to Preserve Women Leaders’ Legacy as Blueprint for Economic Growth

Turkana county signs MoU to expand menstrual health services

Expired drugs, medical supplies cost Kemsa Sh5bn in four years

How KISIP and NYOTA are transforming Kenya’s informal settlements

Ruto's Vision 2063 Plan Triggers Sharp Political Divide

Safaricom shareholders back changes as State cedes control

Safaricom shareholders approve Sh80.1bn dividend

Kirubi family tops Sh521m Centum dividend windfall

Aisha Jumwa Says She Is Ready to Work With Like-Minded Leaders After Leaving UDA

U.S. Issues Major Update on New Visa Processing Changes

PS Omollo rallies Kenyans to shape Beyond Vision 2030

Linda Mwananchi offers leadership position to Aisha Jumwa

SK Macharia held in contempt for court order breach

Crystal Asige loses Senate committee seat amid ODM shake-up

Tana River nurses kick off strike until demands are met

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

Beyond Banks: How alternative finance is reshaping business growth in Kenya

3 Students Among Several Killed in Accident Involving Matatu & Trailer

More Kenyans ditch money market funds for higher-yielding special schemes

Nationwide health workers’ strike deepens as nurses join walkout

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Kisumu nurses stage protests as nationwide strike enters sixth day

Klabu ya Ukwasini yatamba kwenye makala ya kwanza ya kipute cha rubani Irene Ndanu

Chama cha wafanyabiashara rejareja jijini Nairobi chateta kuhusu unyanyasaji

Wataalamu wa afya waendelea kuhimiza umuhimu wa lishe bora kama msingi wa unyonyeshaji

Wafanyikazi wa kaunti ya Machakos waandamana

Madarasa mapya yaleta matumaini ya kuimarika kwa elimu Kajiado kusini

Watu watatu wafariki kwenye ajali ya barabara Machakos

Kenyatta National Hospital KNH nurses demonstrate outside the hospital as they begin strike

Umulkheir Harun amshambulia Seneta Abdul Haji kwa madai ya kuingilia siasa za Garissa

Zaidi ya wanafunzi 600 wakutana Mombasa kushiriki Tamasha la Kitaifa la Lugha za Kimataifa

Balozi Bishar Hussein ataka kuimarishwa kwa demokrasia ya maelewano kaskazini mwa Kenya

Tamasha la 98 la muziki latajwa kuimarisha utekelezaji wa mtaala wa CBE

Health Workers Want Health Function Returned to National Government

Serikali yatakiwa kuwekeza zaidi CBC katika Tamasha la 98 la Muziki wa Kitaifa Kibabii Bungoma

"Getting a toothache takes five years:" Understanding dental hygiene & oral health | Healthy Nation

Kina mama wa Malindi wageuza matambara kuwa chanzo cha mapato

Viongozi wa ODM waunga mkono ruwaza ya Ruto

Healthcare workers stage walk to raise awareness about importance of early lung cancer screening

Counties battle rising Hepatitis B burden as experts warn over delayed diagnosis || Health & Digest

Twins Day: Sharon Mathias and Melon Lutenyo appeal for psychological support

Thousands stranded as nationwide nurses' strike continues to cripple public hospitals

Maandalizi ya dimba la kuwania kombe la ligi ndogo la Afrika Mashariki yaendelea

Health CS Aden Duale promises to deliver 5M votes to President Ruto’s re election bid

Wito watolewa kuzuia mimba za watoto Nyamira

Kenya Kwanza imeshabikia ruwaza ya Rais Ruto

Lilian Odira na Stephen Ndangiri wailetea Kenya nishani mbili za fedha kwenye Michezo ya Jumuiya

Gachagua: Nitaendelea kufichua sakata zinazopangwa na serikali

Maelfu ya wagonjwa waendelea kuathirika huku mgomo wa wauguzi ukizidi kutikisa hospitali

Familia ya ndugu wawili wa Kianjokoma waliouawa miaka 5 iliopita bado inalilia haki

Siku ya mapacha: Sharon Mathias na Melon Lutenyo waiomba wahisani kujitokeza na kuwapa ushauri

Jamaa aliyekuwa hakimu Mombasa ni miongoni mwa walioiba ardhi ya kima cha shilingi milioni 100

Watu 8 wajeruhiwa kwa mikuki Kericho katika mzozo wa mpaka wa ardhi

Machakos budget row escalates as health workers call for Monday strike

Makinda Hatar | Maisha ya Aaron Hickey

Nyeri county govt launches first CHP aid for early disease detection

Ukrainian child gymnast Sasha Paskal highlights resilience at UNICEF anniversary celebrations

Orengo visits Aisha Jumwa after UDA exit, fuelling opposition defection claims

Gachagua's Speech Leak Overshadows Ruto's State Address, Raising Serious Security Questions

PS Omollo rallies Kenyans to shape Ruto's vision for prosperous Kenya beyond 2030

Sasha Paskal aendelea Kung’ara Gymnastics Licha ya Kupoteza Mguu Katika Shambulio la Urusi

Familia ya Jimmy Mutava yalilia kutoweka kwake Mlolongo

Upinzani wakosoa ruwaza ya maendeleo ya Rais Ruto

Safaricom yazindua kampeni ya Pata More kwa wateja

Kauli ya Junet yawasha moto kuhusu madai ya ufisadi na hongo bungeni || SHOKA LA KTN