Category: Health
Siaya Doctors Issue 3 Week Ultimatum to County Govt Over Unfulfilled Promises, Threatens Strike
SIAYA, Kenya July 6–The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) Nyanza branch has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Siaya County Government to implement a Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) signed in January 2025 or face a total withdrawal of medical services by July 21, 2025. The agreement, signed on January 7, 2025, between the leadership of the Doctor’s Union, Siaya Public…
Over 2,000 Students Set to Benefit from Kisumu Tech Symposium
Kenya Tech Challenge Empowers Learners with AI & Engineering Skills in Line with CBC Goals GOLDEN ELITES, Kisumu July 6 –More than 2,000 students from Grades 4 to 12 across Kisumu County are gathering at Golden Elites Junior School for a two-day technology symposium. It’s aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving through engineering and artificial…
The Importance of Version Control: A Personal Lesson in Git Mismanagement
KISUMU, Kenya July 4, –As programmers, we often hear the mantra “commit early, commit often,” but it’s not always easy to follow. We get caught up in the flow of development, thinking our work is saved in the cloud, safe from loss. But what happens when it’s not? I recently experienced a wake-up call that…
WHO Unveils ‘3 by 35’ Plan to Reduce Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugar Consumption with Higher Taxes to Save Lives
The global health body pushes for 50 percent price hikes on harmful products by 2035, aiming to curb disease, boost revenue, and fund healthcare systems. SEVILLE, Spain July 4, –The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a bold new global initiative urging governments to dramatically increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks—a move designed…
“We Will Prosecute You for Making Double Claims on the SHA Fund,” CS Duale Warns Health Facilities and Workers
KISUMU, Kenya June 28,-Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to certain healthcare facilities, workers, and patients involved in colluding to submit fraudulent claims against the Social Health Authority (SHA) Fund. He stated that this rising practice is illegal, unethical, undermines efforts for universal healthcare, and ultimately harms every Kenyan. Among…
Psychological Issues and Cyberspace: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
Explore the dark intersection of digital life and gender-based violence—and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the psychological battlefield of the online world. NAIROBI, Kenya, June 28, –Gender-based violence (GBV), including the growing incidence of femicide, is no longer confined to physical spaces. In today’s hyperconnected digital environment, cyberspace acts as a new frontier where threats…
Over 4.9 million People Have Benefited from SHA, says President Ruto
LONDON, United Kingdom, July 3,-President William Ruto has today announced outstanding progress in Kenya’s healthcare reform, stating that the newly introduced Social Health Authority (SHA) has already served more than 4.9 million citizens in eight months. This, he says, exceeds the performance of the discontinued National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Speaking during a meeting with…
Kisumu Inks Deal with Yunigen to Establish Local Sickle Cell Manufacturing Plant
KISUMU, Kenya – In a historic move set to reshape Kenya’s healthcare landscape, Kisumu County has signed a groundbreaking partnership with Yunigen Pharmaceuticals to package locally and eventually manufacture sickle cell disease (SCD) medications. This will also position the lakeside city as a continental hub for hematology treatment and research. During the Memorandum of Understanding…
We Are the Revolution: How Young People Are Reclaiming the Power of Community-Led Monitoring
In Kenya, across twenty-five counties, a quiet revolution is taking place. Its name is Community Led Monitoring (CLM), and its promise is bold: to hand back power to the very people most affected by HIV, TB, and malaria. It is meant to be a tool for transformation, a bridge between systems and lived realities. But…
Interior PS Omollo Urges Nyanza Residents to Step Up SHA Registration Amid Low Turnout
SEME, Kisumu County -Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has made a passionate appeal to the residents of the Nyanza region to register en masse for the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover. Speaking over the weekend in Seme, Kisumu County, Dr. Omollo expressed concern over the low registration numbers in the region, noting that…