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Kisumu County settles Korea hospital bills, to repatriate body of Dr. George Rae
In a statement issued on Friday, the county said it continues to mourn Dr. Rae and stands in solidarity with his family following what it described as an untimely death.Until his demise, Dr. Rae served as a key advisor to Governor Nyong’o on health and medical matters....
PROFILE: EatOut Kenya CEO Mikul Shah on success, privilege and what restaurants are getting wrong
Mikul Shah is best known as the CEO and Founder of EatOut Kenya, the platform that quietly but decisively changed how Kenyans discover where to eat. Over the past decade and a half, he has sat at the centre of Kenya’s evolving dining culture.
Top 10 most read stories on Citizen Digital in 2025
From quiet personal choices to national anxiety… from moments of heartbreak to stories that stopped the country in its tracks…These were the stories you read the most. The ones that held your attention, stirred emotion, and shaped conversation.
JOOTRH, KMPDU sign recognition deal ahead of transition to national referral hospital
JOOTRH in Kisumu County was last year elevated to a Level 6 facility and tasked to operate as a national facility handling referrals within Nyanza region.The agreement signed on Tuesday established a structured framework for engagement between the union and hospital management during the t...
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.