Also known as: Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir · Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir
Mombasa Governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader who advocated for unity behind national agenda and free healthcare initiatives.
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… DM must uphold Raila's legacy through action - Governor Nassir By Terry Karanja October 26, 2026 09:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mombasa governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir …
ODM must uphold Raila's legacy through action - Governor NassirCitizen Digital
… container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); At the same time, over 750 patients have been discharged from the wards without paying hospital bills since the programme was announced by Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir …
Mombasa County offers free healthcare to thousands in 'Mwezi wa Baba' initiativeCitizen Digital
… The agreement was reached during a consultative meeting held at Afya House on Monday, October 5, chaired by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and CoG Health Committee Chairperson Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir. …
Gov't, governors strike deal on SHA contracting for county health facilitiesThe Standard
… The joint communique signed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, who chairs the CoG Health Committee, also sets a 90-day deadline for payment of clean claims.SHA will pay valid claims within 90 days of receiving them and must not …
SHA gives counties 30 days to secure health facility contractsCitizen Digital
… Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir pledged to stand with the bereaved families. …
Church holds special mass for 17 killed in Makueni road accidentCitizen Digital
… Today Mombasa County is number one on matters of SHA registration,” President Ruto said.Speaking during an event in Mombasa, the President commended Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir for what he described as significant progress in the county's health sector.“Abdulswamad has do …
Ruto hails Mombasa for leading in SHA registrationThe Standard
… Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir said that the initiative prioritises known flood hotspots, low-lying areas, markets, and major drainage corridors. …
Mombasa to hire 300 youth to clear blocked drainage systemCitizen Digital
… Omar announced his candidacy during a rally in Jomvu, Mombasa, where he also took aim at incumbent Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, saying he should prepare for a one-term tenure. …
Storm as UDA’s Hassan Omar suggests using dead voters' fingerprints for Ruto’s 2027 re-electionCitizen Digital
… intended to ensure that "our national operations continue without a moment's interruption." Oburu specifically placed responsibility for the party's day-to-day operations in the hands of his two deputies, Governor Paul Simba Arati of Kisii and Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir …
Oburu confirms UK medical trip, says ODM can run without himThe Standard
… Oburu specifically identified Deputy Party Leaders Paul Simba Arati, the Governor of Kisii, and Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, the Governor of Mombasa, as key figures responsible for steering party affairs alongside the National Central Committee and secretariat. …
Oburu: UK medical trip will not disrupt ODM operationsMombasa governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir called on party members to demonstrate loyalty through action rather than words, urging them to anchor the party's political agenda in the manifesto championed by late party leader Raila Odinga.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir called on party members to demonstrate loyalty through action rather than words, urging them to anchor the party's political agenda in the manifesto championed by late party leader Raila Odinga.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly 7,000 patients have benefited from free healthcare at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital under Mombasa County's Mwezi wa Baba initiative, which aims to ease medical bills and expand access to health services. The programme has registered patients with the Social Health Authority and covers insurance premiums for those unable to afford them.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Health, Council of Governors, and Social Health Authority have agreed on a modular contracting system to streamline how county health facilities enter agreements with SHA for the 2026-2029 cycle. Healthcare providers will execute Master General Terms and Conditions once, then enter separate contracts for specific funds and services.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Social Health Authority has extended existing contracts with county health facilities to October 14 as facilities complete new contracts for the 2026–2029 cycle. The agreement, reached between the Ministry of Health and Council of Governors, includes a 30-day compliance moratorium for five documents and sets a 90-day deadline for SHA to pay valid claims.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
A special mass was held at St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church in Mikindani to honour 16 pilgrims and their driver who died in a road accident in Salama area, Makueni County. Parish priest Father Patrick Maingi recalled the victims' excitement at the pilgrimage's start and noted that one family was preparing for a wedding before the tragedy forced them to make funeral plans instead.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has commended Mombasa County for registering more than one million residents under the Social Health Authority (SHA), making it the leading county in SHA enrolment. The government has spent Ksh.7.8 billion to provide medical cover for SHA-enrolled residents in Mombasa, with Ruto urging other counties to replicate the model.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa County will recruit 3000 youth across six sub-counties to unclog drains, culverts, and waterways in preparation for El Niño rains, with recruitment through the County Public Service Board and participants receiving safety training and protective equipment.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar sparked debate over electoral integrity by suggesting during a political rally in Mombasa that fingerprints of deceased people should be collected before burial and used to cast votes in President Ruto's favour. Omar made the remarks while officially declaring his candidacy for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He said his temporary absence should not disrupt ODM's operations, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate the party's institutional strength and capacity to handle day-to-day affairs without its leader.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses called off a 43-day strike after signing a Return to Work Formula with the Council of Governors. The stalemate centered on non-implementation of a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement and issues including UHC payroll coverage and reinstatement of nurses dismissed by Kisii County.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for stronger coordination between national and county governments to deliver effective health reforms and Universal Health Coverage, emphasizing that counties manage frontline facilities and that system failures in any component immediately affect patient care.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir called on residents to reject divisive politics and support the implementation of the national 10-Point Agenda, saying the country's progress depends on unity and dialogue. He said leaders should bring people together rather than exploit differences for political gain, and noted that the 10-Point Agenda provides focus on issues affecting citizens including economic empowerment, job creation, and improved public services.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa County will launch a nutrition support initiative providing nutritious meals and dietary support to expectant mothers, aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing pregnancy-related complications. The program will use the county's digitized health system to identify beneficiaries and monitor maternal health indicators.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa County's lands executive has urged Bung'ombe residents in Mwakirunge to form a committee to resolve land disputes and obtain title deeds within 90 days, framing land tenure regularization as a foundation for development and ending decades of uncertainty.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM's ongoing retreat in Mombasa is focused on concerns about waning political influence and demands for the Sh12 billion in political parties' funding owed by the government, as the party negotiates coalition terms with UDA ahead of 2027.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →