Health

A major healthcare boost is underway in Siaya after the county government rolled out a KSh 84 million medical supply program targeting 178 health facilities, in a decisive move to…

At least one person was shot dead and several others injured on Tuesday as violent protests erupted in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, over the construction of a controversial US-funded Ebola quarantine…

Anxiety is mounting across Nyanza as leaders, health experts and fishing communities warn that Lake Victoria’s vast and porous water routes could open a dangerous pathway for Ebola into Kenya…

Siaya County Secretary Elizabeth Adongo has stepped straight into a defining leadership test, convening urgent talks with striking nurses in a bid to end a paralysing healthcare shutdown and restore…

The Ministry of Health has rolled out a new WhatsApp chatbot, JALI, in a bold step to counter the spread of Ebola misinformation and enhance public access to verified health…

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has activated a comprehensive nationwide Ebola preparedness strategy, ramping up surveillance, laboratory testing, border screening and emergency response systems to prevent a potential outbreak amid rising…

The Siaya-Bondo Water and Sanitation Company (SIBOWASCO) has intensified efforts to restore sanitation efficiency in Bondo Municipality, successfully reopening multiple clogged sewer lines and eliminating critical overflow points in a…

Kenya’s powerful doctors’ union has issued a hardline 48-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding full disclosure over alleged plans to establish a US-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia…

A remarkable medical breakthrough at Bondo Sub County Hospital has placed Siaya County in the national spotlight after doctors successfully delivered a baby girl from a rare and life-threatening abdominal…

Fresh fears over the spread of Ebola across East and Central Africa have emerged after Kenya was listed among 10 African countries considered at high risk of infection amid worsening…

Residents and small businesses across Kenya are set to benefit from a new nationwide financial wellness campaign launched by Old Mutual Kenya aimed at helping households and SMEs navigate mounting…

Nurses in Siaya County turned out in vibrant fashion to mark International Nurses Week at Bondo Sub-County Hospital, blending colourful celebrations with renewed hope following sustained advocacy on salary delays…

By Sharon Onyango | May 7, 2026 For decades, Tuberculosis (TB) has remained one of Kenya’s deadliest silent killers, spreading quietly through communities while escaping early detection. In many cases,…

Renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, a long-serving director and former board chairman at The Nairobi Hospital, has died at the age of 83. Dr Obwaka passed away on…

Thousands of teachers across Kenya are set to breathe easier after the government unveiled sweeping reforms to their medical scheme, promising an end to out-of-pocket hospital payments and a return…

Siaya Governor James Orengo has commissioned the ultra-modern Tingare Health Centre Maternity Theatre, ushering in a new chapter in the county’s drive to improve access to quality healthcare and safeguard…

Controversial activist and grassroots mobilizer Calvince Okoth, popularly known as Gaucho, has finally spoken out following his appointment to a Nairobi hospital board, urging critics and the public to grant…

Nearly one in three Kenyans faces hunger nightly, as the country slides backward on global food security. The 2025 Global Hunger Index ranks Kenya 103rd out of 123 countries, with…

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has taken a major leap toward strengthening its public health systems after adopting the ADAM digital analytics platform, a cutting-edge tool designed to improve real-time…

By Sharon Onyango, CGS Siaya County has taken a decisive step toward strengthening primary healthcare following the official launch of the upgraded Tingare Health Centre in Ugunja Sub-County and Nyangu…

By Sharon Onyango, Directorate of Public Communication, CGS A major push to transform oral health in Siaya County is underway after Colgate-Palmolive partnered with the County Government of Siaya to…

By Samson Wire Siaya County is edging closer to a major milestone in healthcare delivery as construction of the new ultra-modern surgical complex at the Siaya County Referral Hospital enters…

Opening a major boost for healthcare in Siaya County, Governor James Orengo has announced the completion of the Modern Surgical Complex at Siaya County Referral Hospital. This cutting-edge facility is…

Kenya is staring down a massive condom crisis that’s fueling fears of exploding HIV, STI surges, and a wave of unplanned pregnancies. With free supplies drying up in clinics nationwide,…

Kenya’s ambitious health financing reforms are facing fresh scrutiny after a new Social Health Assurance (SHA) report revealed that tens of thousands of medical claims are being rejected—largely due to…

By Samson Wire Siaya County is quietly scripting a healthcare turnaround that could redefine access to quality medical services across the region. …CONTINUE READING

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has moved swiftly to shut down viral social media claims alleging it has released genetically modified mosquitoes in Kenya, calling the accusations “false, misleading…

Kenya’s healthcare system stands on the brink as hospitals, medical associations, and stakeholders ramp up pressure on the government to immediately release the full Social Health Authority (SHA) payment list…

Siaya County has launched an ambitious, countywide Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) campaign in a renewed push to curb malaria, one of the region’s most persistent public health threats. The high-impact…

The United States’ formal withdrawal from the World Health Organization, effective January 22, has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s public health community. Health experts warn that the move threatens to disrupt…