Also known as: Seme MP James Nyikal · Dr Nyikal · Health Committee Chairperson James Nyikal · Departmental Committee on Health Chair James Nyikal · Dr James Nyikal · Seme MP Dr James Nyikal
James Nyikal — Seme MP, whose father's funeral in Seme, Kisumu County was disrupted in May 2026.
… The disagreement emerged during a public hearing on the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026, held by the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health chaired by Seme MP Dr James Nyikal. …
… Seme MP James Nyikal called for strengthening ODM, saying the party needed to retain its political influence even as it pursued cooperation with UDA. …
Audio By VocalizeDepartmental Committee on Health Chair James Nyikal during the Budget oversight visit at the National Cancer Institute of Kenya in Nairobi on July 9, 2026. …
Audio By VocalizeNdhiwa MP Martin Owino (centre) and Seme MP James Nyikal (right) during a funds drive at Malela SDA Church in Ndhiwa Constituency, on June 7, 2026. …
… He made the remarks when he made submissions of the Financial Year 2026/27 estimates of revenue and expenditure for the State Department of Medical Services before the National Assembly Committee on Health, chaired by Seme MP, James Nyikal. …
… In a statement issued after the incident, Orengo said he had attended a burial at Ridore Primary School to pay his last respects to Eliud Nyikal Okaka, father of Seme MP James Nyikal, when chaos erupted. …
Orengo condemns chaos at burial of MP Nyikal’s father, blames ‘hired goons’ By Citizen Reporter May 03, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter In a statement issued after the drama, Orengo said he had g …
Chaos at Nyikal’s father’s burial as Orengo heckled out By Stephen Letoo May 02, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Siaya County Governor James Orengo speaks during the Cotton industry stakeholders …
Health sector stakeholders clashed at a National Assembly hearing on the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026 over a proposed Sh5 million fine and five-year jail term for detaining patients or bodies over unpaid bills. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union called for the Bill's withdrawal, arguing existing laws already address malpractice, while others proposed payment plans as an alternative.
Health sector stakeholders clashed at a National Assembly hearing on the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026 over a proposed Sh5 million fine and five-year jail term for detaining patients or bodies over unpaid bills. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union called for the Bill's withdrawal, arguing existing laws already address malpractice, while others proposed payment plans as an alternative.
The National Cancer Institute of Kenya reports that at least 80 Kenyans die from cancer daily while 125 new cases are recorded daily. The National Assembly Health Committee has pledged to push for increased funding for the institute to strengthen prevention, treatment, research and palliative care services.
MPs from Nyanza have called on the government to implement measures to prevent Ebola spread through trade on Lake Victoria, citing interaction between Kenyan traders and their Congolese and Ugandan counterparts on islands including Remba, Ringiti, and Takawiri.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has told Parliament that approximately 102,000 Community Health Promoters are carrying expired kits that should be replaced every two years, and the Ministry of Health is urgently seeking Sh2.3 billion to replace them.
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned the disruption of a funeral in Seme for Seme MP James Nyikal's father, accusing the State of deploying "goons" to intimidate the Linda Mwananchi movement. Orengo said no amount of intimidation or teargas would silence the movement, as tensions at the burial escalated when youths demanded he leave before the service could continue.
Interior Security PS Raymond Omollo addressed mourners in Seme, Kisumu County, urging political leaders and citizens to uphold peace and unity while cautioning against statements that could incite unrest. He defended leaders' right to campaign freely while maintaining respect and harmony, and expressed confidence that Nyanza will support President William Ruto's re-election.
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned the disruption of a funeral service at Ridore Primary School in Seme, where he had gone to pay respects to Eliud Nyikal Okaka, father of Seme MP James Nyikal. Orengo blamed "hired goons" for the chaos, which forced clergy to cut the service short, and vowed that intimidation will not silence the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Chaos erupted at the burial of Seme MP James Nyikal's father in Kisumu County when mourners demanded that Siaya Governor James Orengo leave the ceremony. Orengo, who leads the Linda Mwananchi faction, was forced to exit after youth descended on the front row, though clergy intervention later restored order.
Maseno South Diocese Anglican Church Bishop Charles Ong'ijo has accused the executive and legislature of letting down Kenyans and failing to prioritize their welfare. He challenged Parliament to work as intended rather than becoming "a choir" and criticized the President for failing to deliver on key pledges.