Ian Omondi
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Health unions back Kenya-US deal, cite job security
In a press statement dated December 20, 2025, the health caucus said the deal marks a decisive shift from donor-led aid to a sustainable government-to-government partnership that puts Kenyan health workers and patients first.
Doctors reject CS Duale’s proposed restrictions on insurance pre-authorisation
In a statement released on Wednesday, the union detailed its objections to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s expressed intention to instruct the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Digital Health Agency (DHA) to reprogram insurance systems.
Promotions, permanent jobs for doctors in Garissa and Embu after talks with KMPDU
In Garissa County, KMPDU said Governor Nathif Jama met union representatives on December 5, 2025, at their offices at Blue Violet Plaza.During the meeting, the Governor committed to promote all consultants due for advancement from Job Group M to Q by December 17, 2025....
KMPDU boss Atellah rallies doctors to invest in fitness, mental health as he warns of burnout crisis
Dr. Atellah praised the association for championing physical and mental resilience among medics, saying its model of structured wellness activities has become a necessary counterweight to the pressures of medical practice.
Garissa to hire more doctors, fast-track promotions in new pact with KMPDU
In a statement issued by KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, the union said the talks - held at the KMPDU offices in Nairobi - resulted in a “progressive and actionable work plan” aimed at resolving long-standing issues affecting doctors serving in Garissa.
UK, Canada, 14 EU States call for independent probe into Tanzania poll unrest
In the joint statement, the countries said they “deeply regret” the loss of lives and injuries reported in the post-election period.They reiterated concerns over the conduct of the polls and the ensuing crackdown.
Inside six-month valuation that guided Gov’t sale of Safaricom shares to Vodacom for Ksh.245B
CS Mbadi said valuation had been done using open market data, noting that Safaricom’s share price is publicly available and has been relatively stable over the past several months.He added that over the six months leading up to October 31, Safaricom’s stock had averaged around Ksh.25 per share, form...
Njerae leads Kenya’s 2025 Spotify surge as new stars storm the charts
After years of dominance by household names like Bien, Sauti Sol and Wakadinali, a fresh wave of rising stars has surged into the country’s most coveted streaming lists, marking a defining moment for homegrown sound.
Health crisis in Siaya as KMPDU suspends all services after doctor assaulted
KMPDU Nyanza Branch declared an immediate suspension of all medical services offered by its members in the county, following the alleged assault that occurred on the night of November 30, 2025.
Court to rule on Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga’s bid for fresh statement in forgery, fraud case
Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa scheduled the ruling for December 3, 2025, at 10am after defence lawyers and the prosecution disagreed over the interpretation of earlier directives concerning the recording of Abala’s statement and the timing of plea taking.