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SHIF rollout unconstitutional, court rules

Justice Bahati Mwamuye declined to shut the system down, instead ordering the government to fix the identified gaps within 90 days under direct court supervision.
By Nancy Gitonga 2026-03-19 14:30:00
About 1.3m people are living with HIV. The government spends Sh19b annually to keep them on life-saving antiretroviral treatment.
By Irene Githinji 2026-03-19 06:08:05
Health stakeholders are urging integration of HIV services into Kenya’s broader healthcare system under SHA to sustain progress amid changing global funding.
By Patrick Beja 2026-03-18 12:23:23
UK confirms meningitis outbreak, with 20 cases and 2 deaths reported so far, authorities say coordinated national response underway
By AFP 2026-03-18 11:42:52
Under the Government-to-Government funding model, resources from the US Government will flow directly to the Government of Kenya, rather than through external implementing partners.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-03-17 06:00:00
The G2G framework focuses on six key pillars: surveillance and outbreak response, laboratory systems, commodities and supply chains, data systems, health workforce, and strategic interventions.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-03-17 06:00:00
On March 14, 2025, Kyarie Mwangi was scared but grateful because his brother-in-law was preparing to give a piece of himself so he could live.
By Rosa Agutu 2026-03-16 08:20:00
Despite heated debate over alleged irregularities in the hiring process at the Social Health Authority, two communities continue to dominate jobs at the agency.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-03-16 08:20:00
Learning institutions have quietly become the country’s largest providers of mental health support, reaching more than 60 per cent of Kenyans, particularly children and adolescents
By Sofia Ali 2026-03-16 08:00:00
Fistula, particularly in Kilifi County, has long been viewed as a curse in many local communities, forcing many victims to suffer in silence.
By Nehemiah Okwembah 2026-03-16 07:00:00
A new fund to support African enterprises in attracting private investment and scale climate-adaptation solutions that benefit people and nature has been launched.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2026-03-16 00:05:28
Oats are a fibre-rich food that acts as a natural, gentle laxative, supporting regular bowel movements and may help relieve constipation.
By Noel Nabiswa 2026-03-16 00:00:00