Nairobi Health Reform: Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signed the Nairobi City County Health Services and Management Act, 2026, ushering in a new era of hospital autonomy for Level Five facilities, with hospitals becoming county entities run by Hospital Management Boards and competitively appointed CEOs. Maternal Care Push: At the Kenya Health Summit, Sakaja tied his drive for stronger neonatal support to a personal story—his mother suffered three pregnancy losses and he was born prematurely in the 1980s when incubators were hard to access. Medicine Affordability: President Ruto says the government will negotiate with Pfizer to lower prices of critical chronic-disease medicines, using pooled procurement to secure better deals for many facilities. UHC & Supply Chain: KEMSA is highlighted for rewriting Kenya’s health supply chain, while Kenya seeks to unlock up to Sh151.2bn in World Bank funds to keep reforms moving. Health Worker Strikes: Kisumu’s public health services face further strain as doctors join nurses in a prolonged strike, limiting access for patients. New Prostate Treatment: AAR Hospital in Nairobi Road has performed Kenya’s first Rezum water vapour therapy for benign prostate enlargement, offering a minimally invasive option. GBV Support Gap: A report highlights how women escaping domestic abuse are forced to seek help outside formal systems, including discreet convent networks, while a monologue performance calls for neighbours to act on GBV warning signs. Cancer Screening: In Laikipia, a free medical camp urged men to prioritise prostate cancer screening alongside checks for diabetes and hypertension. Public Safety & Health: The family of a police officer who died during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay is demanding an independent investigation after conflicting accounts.