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🚨 Shaken Healthcare Sector: Kenya Hit by Successive Doctor Strikes

Kenya’s healthcare system has endured repeated strikes since early 2024, driven by systemic failures in compensation, staffing, and working conditions.

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Jul 11, 2025

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Kenya Embarks on New Era in Public Health Insurance – SHIF Update

Kenya’s SHIF rollout marks a bold leap toward equitable, universal healthcare—replacing NHIF with a fair income-based scheme and vastly expanding benefits. Despite legal hurdles and operational hurdles—especially integrating informal workers and ensuring full public participation

TKTruly Kenyan

Jul 11, 2025

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“Unacceptable”: Hospitals Overwhelmed with Gunshot and Tear Gas Injuries as Protest Violence Escalates

Medical staff at major hospitals in Nairobi are reporting a sharp and alarming increase in trauma cases, with emergency wards being overwhelmed by patients suffering from gunshot wounds and tear gas-related injuries.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 9, 2025

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Government Waives All Hospital Bills for Injured Protesters After Public Outcry

The directive includes settling the substantial medical expenses of Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor who died after being shot by police, bringing some relief to his grieving family.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 30, 2025

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DCI Nabs Eight Suspects in KSh 29 Million Government Fertiliser Heist

In a series of raids, DCI officers recovered 63 bags of the stolen fertiliser, which Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe had described as a direct assault on the nation's food security.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 30, 2025

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“They Beat Me in Front of My Baby”: Mother Accuses Police of Brutal Late-Night Assault

The mother, Caroline Achieng, claims the officers beat her during a late-night encounter on June 22 and that her complaint was later dismissed at the local police station. Human rights groups are now demanding a full and independent investigation.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 29, 2025

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DCI Arrests Three Suspected of Inciting Violence Ahead of Protests

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on Saturday that it had arrested three men accused of planning to incite violence during the recent June 25th protests.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 28, 2025

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“A Right, Not a Privilege”: Government Unveils Landmark Bill to Enforce Quality and Safety in All Kenyan Hospitals

The Kenyan government has drafted a new Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill that will enforce strict service standards for all medical facilities in the country. A new authority will be created to license and inspect hospitals, with the power to revoke accreditation for any violations

SOStreamline Official

Jun 24, 2025

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Kwale's "People's Budget": County Protects Health, Roads, and Water Despite KSh 1.4B Cut

Kwale County unveiled a KSh 10.6 billion budget for 2025/26, scaled back due to funding cuts but protecting core services. Governor Achani vowed to prioritize healthcare, roads and water projects despite the reduced spending levels.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 20, 2025

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Kilifi County Faces Imminent Healthcare Paralysis as Clinicians' Strike Looms Over Unfulfilled 2024 Agreement

Medical services in Kilifi County public hospitals are at high risk of disruption as clinical officers threaten to begin a strike at midnight, citing the county government's failure to implement a 2024 return-to-work agreement.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 5, 2025

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Kenya Faces Potential Vaccine Crisis as Gavi Co-Payment Delays Persist Amid Global Measles Concerns

Kenyan health officials are warning of a looming vaccine shortage due to the government's delayed KSh 1.6 billion co-payment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This funding gap threatens supplies of essential childhood immunizations, a concern amplified by a recent deadly measles outbreak in the US.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

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Narok Community Leaders Champion Menstrual Health Awareness to Restore Dignity for Schoolgirls

In Narok County, community leaders and NGOs are actively promoting menstrual hygiene education and distributing sanitary supplies to schoolgirls. The initiative aims to help girls stay in school by addressing health needs and combating the stigma associated with menstruation.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

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