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Ministry of Health

Also known as: MoH

Government ministry overseeing Kenya's health sector, including Universal Health Coverage rollout, Ebola preparedness, digital health systems, and SHA financing reforms.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … Kenya has not confirmed any Ebola case so far, but the Ministry of Health says it has escalated surveillance and preparedness measures across the country. …

    Duale says gov't will obey court order halting Laikipia Ebola facility

  3. Citizen Digital

    … "While Ministry of Health leadership assured workers this transition would occur through the Division of Revenue Bill, Governor Fernandes Baraza and the CoG have introduced bureaucratic hurdles," the union argued. …

    Health workers condemn Governor Barasa over UHC staff absorption remarks

  4. Capital News

    … According to the Ministry of Health, both parties also reviewed an implementation plan currently under joint consideration and examined preparations for a comprehensive risk assessment exercise set to begin next week. …

    Kenya, US Confirm July Rollout of New Health Partnership as Duale, Burns Review Key Milestones

  5. The Standard

    … The judge further issued an order compelling the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to withdraw any licences or authorisations granted to the company."An Order of Mandamus is hereby issued directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to f …

    Court blocks Rology operations over health data compliance failures

  6. Citizen Digital

    … The two-day forum, jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors, has brought together county health leaders, national government officials, healthcare agencies and development partners to assess the implementation of key reforms and agree on priority a …

    PS Oluga leads county health chiefs in Kisumu meeting to fix UHC bottlenecks

  7. The Standard

    … he said.The proposed framework would bring together the National Police Service, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Bureau of Standards, National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), Anti-Counterfeit Authority, county governments, the Ministry of Health …

    Rift Valley leads in illicit alcohol seizures

  8. The Standard

    … Data from the Ministry of Health shows that at least 15 mothers and 92 babies die each day during childbirth. …

    Health spending plan rises to Sh175.5 billion amid donor cuts

  9. Capital News

    … Guo added that China would continue working closely with UNICEF and Kenya’s Ministry of Health to ensure successful implementation of the programme. …

    China Injects Sh390mn Into Maternal Health Programme in Northeastern Kenya

  10. Citizen Digital

    DP Kindiki says Gov't ready to respond to Ebola, warns against disease politicization By DPCS June 09, 2026 05:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DP Kithure Kindiki engages Ministry of Health officials, led …

    DP Kindiki says Gov't ready to respond to Ebola, warns against disease politicization

  11. Citizen Digital

    … The petition was filed by Francis Awino against several government agencies and officials, including the Ministry of Health, the National Treasury, the Social Health Authority, the Digital Health Authority, the Public Service Commission and the Teachers Service Commission. …

    Petition on SHA legality transferred to Milimani court Human Rights Division
Society

Health CS Duale says government will obey Laikipia Ebola facility court order

The News

Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the government will comply with a court order temporarily halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, but warned he may invoke Public Health Act powers to enforce stricter measures if a positive case is confirmed in Kenya.

Why it matters

Health CS Duale's pledge to obey the court order halting the Laikipia Ebola facility clarifies government compliance with judicial rulings on public health siting disputes.

20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Health CS Duale says government will obey Laikipia Ebola facility court order

    Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the government will comply with a court order temporarily halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, but warned he may invoke Public Health Act powers to enforce stricter measures if a positive case is confirmed in Kenya.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Health workers condemn Kakamega governor's UHC absorption remarks

    The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has condemned Kakamega Governor Fernandes Baraza's recent remarks that governors lack funds to absorb UHC healthcare workers into permanent terms by July 1, calling his statements "unfortunate, unwarranted, and reckless." The dispute centers on a government promise to transition active UHC contract workers to permanent positions.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya, US confirm July 2026 health partnership rollout on track

    Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening health sector cooperation, with key milestones on track for a July 1, 2026 implementation deadline under their joint health partnership framework. The progress review emerged during a meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and a US delegation led by US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns.

    22 hours ago · Capital News →

  4. High Court suspends Rology Medical Kenya operations over data law violations

    Justice Patricia Mande Nyaudi ordered the immediate suspension of Rology Medical Kenya Limited's operations until it complies with Kenya's digital health and data protection laws. The court directed the government and health regulators to revoke any approvals the company holds for handling patients' digital health records.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. PS Oluga leads county health chiefs meeting on UHC reforms

    County Chief Officers of Health from all 47 counties met in Kisumu for a two-day forum organised jointly by the Ministry of Health and Council of Governors to review Universal Health Coverage reforms and address bottlenecks including delayed SHA reimbursements, digital health integration, medicine shortages, and emergency service operationalisation.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Rift Valley leads Kenya in illicit alcohol seizures

    Between January 2024 and May 2026, security agencies confiscated 493,073 litres of illicit alcohol in Kenya's Rift Valley region, the highest volume in the country, according to data presented to Parliament by the Deputy Inspector General of Police. Arrests related to illicit alcohol offences in the region fell from 16,040 in 2024 to 532 in the first five months of 2026, which police attributed to progress in efforts to curb the trade.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Health budget rises to Sh175.5 billion despite donor cuts

    Kenya's health docket has been allocated Sh175.5 billion in the 2026/27 Budget Estimates, a Sh37.5 billion increase from the current year, as the government accelerates Universal Health Coverage rollout amid reductions in donor support.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. China funds maternal health program in northeastern Kenya counties

    China has committed Sh390 million towards a maternal and newborn health programme in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties, expected to directly benefit more than 652,000 people while indirectly reaching another 630,000 residents through expanded healthcare services.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Deputy President says Kenya ready for Ebola response

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government is alert and ready to handle any reported Ebola case, with adequate resources allocated for surveillance at entry points, isolation centres, equipment, and personnel training. He warned against politicization of preventive measures.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Constitutional petition on SHA legality moved to Milimani

    A constitutional petition challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority (SHA), digital health systems and public officer medical schemes has been transferred from the High Court in Kiambu to the Constitutional and Human Rights Division at Milimani. The petition, filed by Francis Awino, argues that the healthcare financing structures are operating outside the law.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. WHO donates Ksh43 million medical equipment to Kenya

    The World Health Organization has donated Ksh 43 million in equipment to Kenya's Ministry of Health, comprising 108 electric obstetric theatre beds for 45 health facilities across 11 priority counties and cancer screening and treatment equipment for eight facilities in Bungoma and Nyandarua counties, to strengthen maternal, newborn and women's health services.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 8 June

  1. Kenya screens 77,000 travellers amid Ebola preparedness drive

    Kenya has screened over 77,000 travellers at entry points and placed 37 people in quarantine as health authorities intensify surveillance and preparedness measures against Ebola following outbreaks in neighbouring countries. The government has deployed risk assessment teams, strengthened laboratory capacity, and trained healthcare workers on disease surveillance, with no local cases detected so far.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Bungoma Assembly leads blood donation drive to tackle shortages

    The Bungoma County Assembly is spearheading a blood donation campaign to boost reserves at the county's hospitals, where shortages threaten maternal and newborn healthcare. The county needs 1,400 pints monthly but collects only about 1,000 pints, leaving a monthly deficit of approximately 400 pints.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders rebut Gachagua's Ebola facility claims

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that a planned Ebola quarantine facility targets Mt. Kenya residents, saying both Kenyan and U.S. governments are only enhancing preparedness measures against potential outbreaks.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Kenya strengthens border health screening against Ebola threat

    The Interior PS has assured Kenyans that the government has put in place robust measures to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak, with strengthened screening and surveillance at border entry points in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and county governments.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kakamega County plans two Ebola isolation centres

    Kakamega County Government announced plans to establish two Ebola isolation centres to strengthen Kenya's preparedness against possible outbreaks in the region, following cabinet approval and consultations with the Ministry of Health amid reports of Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kenya strengthens Ebola preparedness with quarantine centres

    Kenya is intensifying Ebola preparedness measures by establishing fully operational quarantine centres in high-risk areas and heightening surveillance at the Malaba Border following reported cases in Uganda. The Ministry of Health has equipped border health teams with screening equipment and enhanced laboratory capacity in Nairobi and Kisumu for rapid testing and diagnosis.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Health CS defends Kenya's Ebola preparedness in court petition

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Government's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in court, arguing Kenya's response framework is legally grounded, scientifically informed, and necessary to protect public health amid a regional outbreak. The defence responds to constitutional petitions by Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutional basis of the Government's Ebola preparedness strategy, which was triggered by Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News →

  5. Kenya screens 80K travellers for Ebola amid regional outbreak

    Kenya has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness in response to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirming no confirmed cases in Kenya as of June 5, 2026. The government has screened over 80,000 travellers, activated the National Incident Management System, and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

  1. CS Duale defends Ebola quarantine measures in court filing

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has filed an affidavit defending the ministry's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in response to a constitutional petition by Katiba Institute, arguing the government's response framework is grounded in WHO guidance, international law, and East African Community obligations.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya: 56 Ebola samples test negative, no cases confirmed

    The Ministry of Health says 56 samples from people with travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have tested negative for Ebola, and Kenya has screened more than 80,000 travellers with no confirmed cases as of June 5, 2026. The government has intensified preparedness measures including surveillance at points of entry and laboratory testing capacity.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Yvonne Okwara criticizes government secrecy over Laikipia Ebola facility

    An opinion column argues that the Kenyan government failed to communicate transparently about a proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia, with many Kenyans learning about it from foreign media outlets instead. The author calls for clarity on the terms, obligations, benefits, and safeguards of the facility.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenya seeks Sh2.6bn for Ebola outbreak preparedness

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament the government is seeking Sh2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola outbreak, focusing on preparedness for the initial 100 cases. The funding will strengthen border screening, surveillance, laboratory capacity, risk communication, emergency staffing, and infection prevention measures, based on a nationwide assessment that identified weaker areas in infection prevention and control, logistics support, case management, and readiness at ports of entry.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. US Embassy assures Ebola quarantine facility poses no risk to Kenyans

    The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has clarified that a planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base will not expose nearby communities to the virus, stating that health security protocols are being observed in collaboration with the Kenyan government.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya's Health Ministry rules out Ebola in suspected case

    Kenya's Ministry of Health dismissed reports of a suspected Ebola case involving a Turkish national admitted to a Kenyan health facility. Laboratory tests confirmed the patient tested negative for Ebola virus, and the Ministry said it remains on high alert regarding the regional public health situation.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Ministry clears Kiambu Ebola case after negative laboratory test

    The Ministry of Health has declared a suspected Ebola case referred from AAR Hospital in Kiambu County resolved after laboratory tests returned negative. Health authorities say surveillance systems remain on heightened readiness amid ongoing regional health threats.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News →

  5. Kenya ideal location for US Ebola quarantine facility, US official says

    Dr. Mehmet Oz, Head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the United States, said Kenya is the most ideal place to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens because of its proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo, allowing for swift medical attention.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Health CS to brief Assembly on Ebola preparedness, US arrangement

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is scheduled to brief the National Assembly on Kenya's preparedness for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and clarify an arrangement with the United States regarding quarantine of exposed Americans. The briefing follows protests by Nanyuki residents against a proposed isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News →

  7. Kenyan doctors use virtual reality and telemedicine to prevent maternal deaths

    Kenyan obstetricians and maternal health experts are deploying virtual reality and telemedicine technologies to reduce maternal deaths, which the Ministry of Health estimates at 5,000 to 6,000 annually from pregnancy and childbirth complications. The effort includes the launch of the PPH School, an initiative led by Prof Moses Obimbo to address preventable causes of maternal mortality.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard →

  8. Kenya faces cataract surgery backlog, vision crisis threat

    The Ministry of Health warns that Kenya is experiencing a growing vision crisis, with an estimated 77 per cent of patients on the cataract surgery backlog in 2025 projected to die before receiving treatment. Between 2025 and 2029, four people are expected to die without cataract surgery for every one patient treated, according to findings published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard →

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