Kenyan Guardian

HON ZAMZAM CONTINUES HER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS  Hon Zamzam Mohammed in her journey to continue with her empowerment programs met with hundreds of women where equipments meant to uplift the lives of mothers and women in general was given out. Accompanied by Tessie Mudavadi, the Mombasa County MP had an incredible time at a Women Empowerment event, where hardworking and visionary women were issued with coconut oil filtration machines to help elevate their businesses and improve product quality. "These machines are more than just equipment; they represent opportunity, independence, and a brighter future for the women in our community" Hon Zamzam said. Hon Zamzam thanked partners and everyone who made the event possible addong "together, we are building stronger, self-reliant communities!"

HEALTH CS DUALE HELDS A BILATERAL MEETING WITH THE BELGIAN AMBASSADOR. DISCUSSED MANY ISSUES  Health Cabinet Secretary Hon Aden Duale held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Peter Maddens, Belgian Ambassador to Kenya, to review progress on two key health projects supported by Belgium. The leaders acknowledged Belgium's vital role in strengthening Kenya's health systems, especially through the Medical Waste Microwave Project.  Phase 1, completed in June 2021, benefitted major hospitals including the Kenyatta National Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and facilities across the eight counties of Kakamega, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri, Machakos and Kisii, with phase 2 set to expand the reach to 15 more counties. They also advanced discussions on the KEMRI-Unizima Bio-Manufacturing Training Hub, focusing on finalizing the MoU, securing financing and fast-tracking staff training in Belgium. Both projects support the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals by ...

HON ZAMZAM HAS CLEARLY PROVEN TO BE A TRUE LEADER WHO WILL MAKE MOMBASA GREAT *Blogger Abdi Sama Timberlake* Leadership is a nuanced dance of influence and inspiration. In the mosaic of success, a true leader emerges as a guiding light, steering both themselves and others toward collective achievement. Despite the difficult task of making her mark in the vast county of Mombasa and executing her mandate, Hon Zamzam Mohammed has vigorously and passionately taken the challenge head on creating a vibrant culture of immediately responding to the issues raised by the great people of Mombasa especially our mothers, girls and youths. . To her, it doesn't matter whether it's the break of the daylight or the dark pre-dawn dusk, when called, she responds it immediately in a bid to listen and address the issues. From empowerment programs and addressing issues affecting our women like domestic abuse and violence , Hon Zamzam has lent her midas touch to every aspect o...

KENYAN GUARDIAN NEWS  HON DUALE WILL TRANSFORM AND STREAMLINE THE HEALTH MINISTRY AS HE IS PERFORMANCE ORIENTED LEADER  Ministry of Health has always been the source of headache for successive government. From industrial actions like strikes to operational issues to corruption and cartels in the system. But now that Hon Aden Duale has been placed at the helm of the Ministry, the energetic, combative and robust style of management by the Cabinet Secretary will breath new life to one of the most important government ministries. One of the key pillar of the health sector is fully operational and functioning Social Health Authority. The authority has been bedevilled by problems and Hon Duale's main mission was to steady the ship and ensure the success of one of the flagship projects by Kenya Kwanza Administration.  What hampered successful operations of SHA has been the absence of a substantial CEO. Because of the numerous operational problems that SHA has had, an...

HON DUALE HOSTED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS, PHARMACISTS AND DENTISTS UNION LEADERSHIP FOR RETURN-TO-WORK PROGRESS REVIEW.  Hon Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary, Health hosted the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) leadership, led by SG Dr. Davji Bhimji and Chair Dr. Abidan Mwachi, at Afya House to review progress on the Return-to-Work Agreement.  Hon Duale reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to structured dialogue, mutual accountability and full implementation of the agreement. "Recognizing healthcare workers as the backbone of quality service delivery, I emphasized their central role in the successful rollout of the Taifa Care model and the broader Universal Health Coverage agenda" the CS said.  He added that the government remain committed to continuous stakeholder engagement to find sustainable solutions that ensure accessible, affordable healthcare for all. He was joined by PS Mary Muthoni (Public Health & Professional Standa...

HON UDGOON HAS CONSISTENTLY DEPICTED HER LEADERSHIP THROUGH WORDS AND ACTIONS.  *Abdi Sama Timberlake* Garissa County  is blessed for having a Woman Rep who has consistently appeared among the top best performing leaders not only in Garissa County but in the region and in the country at large.  The enemies of development will continue to malign the name of Hon Udgoon Siyat but the truth will always prevail over cheap political gimmicks. Hon Udgoon has once again shown us what an incredible leader she is through her empowerment programs, services and support for small businesses across the county. Hon Udgoon has taken the leadership bar so high up that no one will ever match it. She is always accessible, present and engaged in community building projects aimed at addressing issues of great importance to the great men and women of this county. For 2 consecutive years, Hon Udgoon has been honoured and her exceptional leadership celebrated courtesy of her rankings...

HEALTH CS DUALE APPEAR BEFORE PARLIAMENT COMMITTEE. PRESENTS DIGITAL HEALTH REGULATIONS  Health Cabinet Secretary Hon Aden Duale appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Samuel Chepkonga, to present the Digital Health (Data Exchange) and (Health Information Management) Regulations, 2025, currently at the pre-publication stage. The regulations lay the foundation for secure digital health services, enabling patient registration, real-time health record tracking and streamlined service delivery.  Once implemented, they will bolster Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) commitments, with healthcare as a key pillar. Hon Duale underscored their role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), tackling healthcare fraud and eliminating quack practitioners through tech-driven accountability. The CS was joined by Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai, Acting DHA CEO Anthony Lenaiyara, Senior Couns...