Tag: Mutahi Kagwe

“I know you made a lot of memes,”- Former Health CS Kagwe teases Kenyans as he exits office

Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan Wafula on Monday, October 31 took over office from the outgoing CS Mutahi Kagwe. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Afya House, Kagwe expressed confidence in his successor to deliver and build on his successes at the crucial ministry. “I am confident that my successor will be able […]

We want Raila to allow Mutahi Kagwe to continue with same job – Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance presidential candidate Raila Odinga to allow Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe to retain his position should he ascend to power on August 9th. Speaking during his Mt. Kenya tour where he travelled to inspect various government projects, Uhuru lauded Kagwe for his excellent job in […]

CS Kagwe congratulates Anna Qabale for bagging global nursing award

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has congratulated Anna Qabale Duba for bagging the prestigious Aster Guardian Global nursing award in a ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Anna, who is a Kenyan nurse from Marsabit county, was crowned the winner of the award in the ceremony held on Thursday 12th May. In his statement, CS […]

Ministry of Health distances itself from purported press release lifting wearing of face masks in public

The Ministry of Health has on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, disowned a press release that has been making rounds on social media, purporting that it had revised Covid-19 measures. The Ministry, through its social media platforms, stated categorically that the document, that enumerated a raft of changes in Covid-19 restriction measures, was not sanctioned by […]

CS Kagwe risks jail term over Kemsa scandal

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe risks a six-month jail term for disobeying court orders barring him from allowing the military to take over Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). In a certificate of urgency filed in court, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) wants CS Kagwe committed to jail together with Chairperson of KEMSA […]

Job seekers in hospitality industry won’t be employed if not vaccinated, government warns

Acting Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth has warned those seeking hospitality jobs to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or risk not being employed. During a media briefing on health and Covid-19 response held at a Nairobi Hotel on September 9, Amoth explained the importance of the jab for the hospitality industry, casually insinuating that […]

COVID-19 updates: Kenya reports 467 new cases, 15 deaths

With the latest daily figures, the total confirmed positive cases are now 203,680 and cumulative tests so far conducted are 2,137,572.