Kenya Student and Novice Nurses

The KUTRRH Hospitality Centre has expanded its scope beyond patients alone. Today, it welcomes caregivers, attendants, outpatients, conference participants, and members of the public seeking safe and secure accommodation during hospital visits making it a truly inclusive support facility.

Chaired a consultative meeting with the National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) delegation, led by Chairperson Collins Otieno Ojwang, during a courtesy visit to deliberate on key issues affecting nurses and healthcare delivery. Nurses remain a critical pillar of the health sector, constituting about 70% of the workforce, and are central to advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Our discussions focused on practical strategies to enhance quality of care, with particular emphasis on strengthening training in antenatal care (ANC), now a national priority. We also reflected on the upcoming International Nurses Day, to be observed from 6th to 12th May 2026 under the theme, 'Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.' The week will provide an opportunity to accelerate community-based programmes and health campaigns while recognising the vital role nurses play in saving lives. As a Ministry, we affirm nurses as the backbone of the healthcare system, working alongside Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to deliver essential services. Ongoing reforms continue to strengthen primary healthcare, expand access and improve quality outcomes for all Kenyans. I was joined in the meeting by Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, Ministry’s Director of Curative and Nursing Services Dr. Andrew Toro, Registrar of the Nursing Council of Kenya Dr. Lister Onsongo, Representatives from Johnson and Johnson alongside Ministry’s Technical Teams.