Health and Wellness
SHA contracts for county health facilities extended to October 14, 2026
The government said the extension would ensure continuity of services and claims while facilities complete the new contracting requirements.
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Senate Bill on county oversight faces opposition from devolution bodies
The dispute centres on the County Oversight and Accountability Bill, Senate Bill, 2024, sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, which seeks to give the Senate a stronger role in monitoring money allocated to counties and provide a formal system for public
Health and Wellness
Atellah accuses SRC of discriminating against county workers over salary review
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Atellah said the decision was causing concern among workers who expected the salary adjustments to be implemented alongside those applying to employees in the national government.
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Kindiki announces Sh60m plan for public rehabilitation centres in every county
Speaking in Karen, Nairobi, on Tuesday, Kindiki said the government would intensify the crackdown on illicit alcohol and drugs through intelligence-led multi-agency operations targeting cartels, supply chains and unlicensed manufacturers.
Health and Wellness
Eight counties keep clinical officers’ strike alive as CBA dispute persists
KUCO National Chairman Peterson Wachira said some county governments were frustrating the process through intimidation of striking clinical officers and delays in putting into effect an agreement that took eight years to negotiate before it was signed in February.
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Ruto makes fresh IGRTC appointments, awards two honorary Ambassador titles
Their appointment comes after the seven were nominated in July and their names presented to the National and County Government Coordinating Summit for ratification in line with the Intergovernmental Relations Act.
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Nurses end 43-day strike, ordered back to work within 24 hours
The union Secretary General Seth Panyako made the announcement on Wednesday following a meeting with the Council of Governors, ending the industrial action that had disrupted health services in several parts of the country.
Health and Wellness
Panyako blames CoG ‘lack of goodwill’ for 43-day nurses’ strike
Speaking on NTV on Wednesday, Panyako said the CBA was ready for implementation in 18 counties before the CoG moved to stop the process, arguing that the dispute has persisted because of personal interests and poor prioritisation of the health sector.
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CS Mugaa tells counties, State to settle water disputes before seeking Ruto’s intervention
The CS said the Water Sector Steering Committee (WASCOM) should take the lead in dealing with disagreements over water boundaries, tariffs, abstraction and the sharing of water resources.
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Kindiki pushes for stronger sector forums to improve devolution
Speaking at the National and County Government Co-ordinating Summit at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, Kindiki said the Summit should focus on high level policy decisions while technical matters should be handled by the relevant sector forums.
Health and Wellness
Medical association calls for works councils to end health workers’ strike
The association said the continued disruption of public health services was putting patients, especially vulnerable groups, at risk and could undermine progress made towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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Thang’wa accuses MPs of undermining Senate powers over counties
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Thang’wa said political rivalry between the two Houses had weakened the Senate’s powers despite Article 96 of the Constitution giving it a clear role in protecting county interests, approving allocations and exercising oversight.