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Presided over the opening of the inaugural three-day Africa Health Data Forum in Nairobi, held under the theme 'Better Data, Better Health for All.'
The forum brings together African Member States, the World Health Organization (WHO), development partners and technical organisations to explore how investment, innovation and collaboration can transform health data systems across the continent.
In my remarks, I emphasised that reliable, integrated and accessible health data is essential to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with digital transformation remaining a key pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Kenya has made significant progress in strengthening the legal and institutional foundations for digital health through the Data Protection Act, 2019, the Digital Health Act, 2023, and the Digital Health Regulations, 2025. Through the Afya Yangu platform, more than 33 million Kenyans have registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA).
We are also leveraging digital systems to improve accountability, efficiency and service delivery. Practice 360 provides a centralised source of verified health workforce information, helping strengthen professional oversight and curb the practice of unqualified practitioners.
Integrated health information systems are providing real-time insights into hospital bed capacity, maternal deaths, disease surveillance and outbreak detection. Meanwhile, the national medical products track-and-trace system is improving supply chain visibility, monitoring stock levels and helping combat counterfeit medicines.
To deepen these gains, plans are underway to establish a National Intelligence and Analytics Centre under the Digital Health Agency (DHA), strengthening data analysis, transparency, accountability and evidence-based planning.
I urged African countries to move beyond fragmented national systems and pursue greater continental integration, noting that shared data capabilities are essential to stronger health systems and better health outcomes.
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Yakub Janabi, commended Kenya's transparency and accountability in managing the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, particularly the use of data to trace 135 contacts linked to the imported index case. He noted that timely information had been instrumental in guiding the response, with three consecutive weeks having passed without a new confirmed case.
The forum is expected to become a biennial platform for continental dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration on digital health transformation.
Its opening session also featured the launch of Health Information Systems Functionality Assessment Reports, jointly developed by participating countries and WHO to evaluate system performance, identify gaps and guide improvements in health information systems across Africa.
The event brought together WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who joined virtually; WHO Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Yakub Janabi; Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga; WHO Representative to Kenya, Dr Neema Kimambo; UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Dr Etleva (Eva) Kadilli; WHO AFRO Management Programme Director, Dr Abdourahmane Diallo; and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Executive Secretary at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Aboubakri Diaw. Also in attendance were representatives of UN agencies, Africa CDC, regional economic communities, Principal Secretaries and other distinguished delegates.
Ali AwDoll retweeted
Weaponizing Oromo ethnic nationalism is the most destabilizing force in the Horn of Africa.
The armed push into Mooyaallee to redraw Somali Region's borders, by use of force through extra-judicial means by whatever power that be is a grave miscalculation and it will unite Somalis worldwide like never before.
Thanks, Degodia brothers of Rhamu. 🙏
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Joined family and friends in Nairobi for the Nikah ceremony of Dr Abdimalik Khalif Abdi and Ilhan Abdirazak Ali, celebrating the union of two families.
The groom is the son of Sheikh Khalif Malawi, a prominent Muslim scholar and Principal of Najah Islamic School, while the bride is the daughter of my great friend and businessman, Abdirizak Tinnish.
In my address, I encouraged the couple to build their marriage on mutual love, understanding and compassion, guided by the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
I also called on our community to rise above political divisions, embrace unity of purpose and register in large numbers for national identity cards and as voters ahead of next year's elections, so that we can collectively support H.E. President William Ruto's re-election.
The ceremony brought together political leaders, religious scholars, elders and business leaders, among them H.E. Governor Nathif Jama of Garissa, Deputy Governor Abdi Dagane, Senator Abdul Haji, PS Ahmed Abdisalan, MPs Mohamed Adow (Wajir South) and Yussuf Hassan (Kamukunji), Farah Maalim, Ahmed Kolosh, Amb. Affey, Senator Abdirahman Ali Hassan and CRA Commissioner Fatuma Gedi, among other distinguished guests.
Baraka Allahu lakuma, wa baraka 'alaykuma, wa jama'a baynakuma fi khayr.
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Six more bodies were retrieved from the collapsed building in Eastleigh today. This is grim news, and my heart is heavy. No words can capture the grief of the families and communities struck by this terrible disaster.
We mourn with them, as we wait for the recovery of the remaining bodies inside the collapsed building.
On the 13th day of the rescue operation, two more victims were retrieved early this morning from the rubble of the building that caved in on 9th Street, Eastleigh. Rescuers are working to recover a third body, which would bring the death toll to five.
This is heartbreaking news for the families, for Eastleigh and for all of Kamukunji. My deepest condolences go to the loved ones of all who have died.
To the families still waiting: we are with you, and the search will go on until every missing person is found.
I thank the rescuers, who have worked day and night for nearly two weeks in dangerous conditions. I also thank the volunteers, health workers, security personnel and residents who have supported them.
Once this operation is complete, there must be a full accounting of what happened, so that no other family in Nairobi suffers such a loss.
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Washington pressured Egypt over Russian fighter jets. Ethiopia acquired Russian aircraft.
Two Nile rivals. Two different American responses.
Why?
My latest @meforum analysis examines the contradiction—and why negotiated Nile rules may offer more security than an arms race.
#Egypt #Ethiopia
@RAbdiAnalyst @ifa_ethiopia
Read Siyad Madey's analysis: meforum.org/mef-observer/why…
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The office of Chief Kadhi calls for scholarly depth, sound judgment and integrity. In my view, Hon. Sukyan Hassan Omar embodies these qualities and merits the opportunity to serve. @AwDoll @ASHAKURHUSSEIN ama vipi?
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Dhaqanka Somalida waxa uu marti-soorku kaga jiraa kaalin Gobanimo iyo qaddarin leh,waxaana qofka ama bulshada marti soorta dadka lagu tilmaama bulsho ay biyo dhigtay Gobanimada iyo dun wanaag.
Abwaanadii hore ee Somaliyeed waxay Marti-soorka ka tariyeen Gabayo fara badan oo galay diwaanka suugaanta Somalida
Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan Alle ha u raxmee waxa uu Abwaan ,siyaasi iyo Hoggaamiye fogaan arag lahaa waxa uuna xilligii Daraawiishta gabay ku ammaanay Beelaha harti oo dhibaad iyo sooryo u soo diray waxaana kamid ahaa gabaygiisa meerisyadan
Waa niman Hormuud wada ah iyo, hanadyo waaweyne
Waa nimanka haybtoodu tahay, Haashinkaas kore e
Waa nimanka deeqi hanbaday, hibo Ilaaheeye
Waa niman intay hodon yihiin, hoog ku sii daraye
Waa niman gob baa lagu hirtaa, lagu hagaagaaye
Sidoo kale Haji Osman Sharmarke oo kamid ahaa madaxya waynta saldanadi hobyo magaca dheer ku lahayd ayaa xilli uu isaga Suldan Ali Yusuf xurgufi soo kala dhaxgashay waxa uu tiriyay Gabay uu ku sheegay in la tabi doono deeqsinimadisii iyo marti-soorkii uu kuwadi jiray saladanadii Hobyo waxaana kamid ah gabaygiisa meerisyadan.
Ergo toban habeen soo dhaxdoo timid halkaan joogo.
Turdo geel ah in aan loogo waad igu taqaanine
Waa la igu wada toosayaa taajir saan ahaye.
Gacantaan tashiilada aqoon soo latabi maayo.?
Hadda Safarkaygii Masalani ee walaaladey Samawadal Igu guddoonsiiyeen tirada Lo,da ah waxaan leeyahay “waxad mudan tihiin Ammaanta ay Abwaandu ka tiriyeen Marti soorka iyo soo dhawaynta.”
Mahadsanidiin
Nooli kulanta.
Ali AwDoll retweeted
Presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the KSh50 million Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Ijara Campus, Garissa County.
The facility will comprise modern classrooms, a library and an administration block, bringing medical training closer to the community and expanding opportunities for local youth to pursue careers in healthcare.
It will be the second KMTC campus in Garissa County and complement the ongoing upgrade of Ijara Sub-County Hospital by strengthening the supply of trained health professionals in the region.
I also inspected the ongoing Affordable Housing project in Masalani and urged the contractor to fast-track construction to ensure its completion by April next year.
I was accompanied by Dr. Kelly Oluoch (CEO KMTC), PS Ummi Bashir (Culture), MPs Hon. Abdi Ali (Ijara), Hon. Dekow Barrow (Garissa Town), Hon. Hussein Barre(Tarbaj), Hon. Jared Okello (Nyando) and Hon. Ummi Harun(Nominated).
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Virgil Van Dijk posted a picture of Liverpool’s gold Premier League badge last season when they beat Arsenal.
This season? Piero Hincapie done the same with the caption: “I don’t forget.”
Cold. 🥶
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My statement to the media calling for an end to the increased harassment, intimidation, and arbitrary arrests targeting traders in Eastleigh & Gikomba by Nairobi County askaris. We will not stand by while honest traders are treated as criminals for earning a living.
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This property was formerly owned by a private limited liability company, Central Kenya Limited. The property was charged to the bank. The property was sold to Floriculture Limited after Central Kenya Limited defaulted in the repayment of the loan. Where does one’s inherent come in? What stops a Somali from buying a property sold by the bank?
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If you are a female and over 35, remember this three rules that will help you grow gracefully-it is what neither cosmetic surgery nor skincare will replace:
1-Proper diet
2-Proper sleep
3-Proper elimination
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Convened a high-level strategic engagement with the World Bank delegation, led by Ronald Mutasa, to review two key projects: the Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems (BREHS) Project and the Kenya Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (KHEPRR) Project. This engagement marks an important milestone in advancing Kenya’s flagship Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
Against the backdrop of growing regional public health threats, our discussions focused on resolving implementation bottlenecks, optimising resources and prioritising interventions for the maximum impact.
In my remarks, I highlighted the importance of moving from reform architecture to measurable results, including building on over 33 million Kenyans already onboarded onto the Social Health Authority (SHA)
To accelerate implementation, I sought the World Bank’s alignment with our national health priorities and Kenya’s “One Plan, One Budget, One Monitoring and Evaluation Framework,” particularly as we work to deliver faster results in health financing, digital health
I was joined in the meeting by Principal Secretaries Dr. Ouma Oluga(Medical Services),Ms. Mary Muthoni (Public Health and Professional Standards),Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, the Social Health Authority (SHA) C.E.O Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, implementing partners, national treasury and county government
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In a normal country with normal politics, @MPyusufhassan would make an excellent governor.
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I came across these maps titled “United States of Kush” or expanded “Oromiyaa” that absorb Djibouti, parts of Somalia, Kenyan border areas and coastal access and treat neighbouring territories and populations as available for absorption, which violates territorial integrity and minority rights.
Oromummaa as language and Gadaa is one thing. As a political ideology legitimising maximalist claims against other groups inside and outside Ethiopia, it drives conflict. @AbiyAhmedAli’s framing of Red Sea access as an existential or historical right compounds it.
Ethiopia lost sovereign ports with Eritrea’s independence; demanding Assab or pursuing unilateral deals like the Somaliland MoU rejected by Somalia is irredentist rhetoric, not ordinary diplomacy. Linking events such as Irreecha to future Red Sea celebrations makes the ethnic strand explicit. Eritrea, Somalia and Djibouti have reason to treat it as a threat.
Cultural self-assertion within existing borders is legitimate. Maps that erase other peoples’ lands, sea-access rhetoric as destiny, and regional forces settling disputes are not. They heighten risk across the Horn and reject the principle that neighbouring peoples also possess rights to the lands they inhabit.
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This evening I visited the site of the collapsed building on 9th Street in Eastleigh. I was briefed on the rescue operations, thanked the rescuers and first responders for their tireless work, and consoled families whose loved ones are still missing. We stand with them, and we will not give up until everyone is accounted for.
There is some encouraging news. This afternoon a Chinese search-and-rescue team, Blue Sky Rescue (USAR), joined the effort with specialised equipment. They have already detected two people alive in the basement of the building.
