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Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir

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.

2026-05-052026-10-31

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … On his part, CoG Health Committee chair Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir welcomed the deal, citing that millions of Kenyans bear the brunt of such strikes. …

    Nurses call off strike after deal with Council of Governors
  3. August 2026
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, DP Kithure Kindiki and Health CS Aden Duale during the Health Summit at KICC, on August 19, 2026. …

    Kindiki acknowledges counties' role in delivery of successful health reforms
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Audio By Vocalize Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called on the people of Mombasa to reject divisive politics and rally behind the implementation of the national 10-Point Agenda, saying the country's progress depends on unity, dialogue, and a shared commitment to developm …

    Governor Nassir drums up support for national 10-Point Agenda
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … June 20, 2026 08:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mombasa County will roll out a comprehensive nutrition support initiative targeting pregnant women, Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir …

    Mombasa County to unveil nutrition support for expectant mothers
  9. Citizen Digital

    … He said the county government, under Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, was committed to finding an amicable solution to the land problem and urged residents to embrace dialogue to avoid delaying the process.

    Mombasa: Mwakirunge residents urged to group for swift title deed issuance
  10. May 2026
  11. The Standard

    (L) Blue Economy CS Hassan Joho, ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati, and his counterpart Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir during the ODM retreat, Mombasa, May 4, 2026. …

    From Sh12b party funds to DP slot: Inside ODM's tough demands for 2027 coalition talks with UDA

Monday 26 October

  1. ODM must translate loyalty to Raila into action, Nassir says

    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 →

Monday 12 October

  1. Mombasa free healthcare initiative serves nearly 7,000 patients

    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 →

Monday 5 October

  1. Government and governors agree on SHA contracting framework

    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 →

  2. SHA extends county health facility contracts until October 14

    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 →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Church holds mass for 17 killed in Makueni road accident

    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 →

Friday 2 October

  1. Ruto praises Mombasa for leading SHA registration nationwide

    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 →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Mombasa County to hire 3000 youth to clear blocked drains

    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 →

Saturday 12 September

  1. UDA official suggests using dead voters' fingerprints in 2027 election

    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 →

Thursday 10 September

  1. ODM leader Oburu travels to UK for routine medical checks

    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 →

  2. ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical check-up

    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 →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Nurses end 43-day strike with county governments deal

    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 →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Kindiki stresses county role in Kenya's health reforms

    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 →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Governor Nassir urges unity behind national 10-Point Agenda

    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 →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Mombasa County rolls out nutrition program for pregnant women

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Mwakirunge residents told to organize for title deed issuance

    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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. ODM demands Sh12b party funds, DP slot in 2027 coalition talks

    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 →

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