Kilifi Department of Health and Sanitation Services

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

The Kilifi County Department of Health, led by the CECM for Health, Hon. Peter Mwarogo, held a strategic meeting with a delegation of German doctors and donors representing Baraka HealthNet. The objective was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to strengthen partnerships in the delivery of Primary Health Care (PHC) across the county.

Key discussions focused on improving access to quality services, specifically targeting underserved populations in the Ganze and Magarini sub-counties. To support the county’s Afya Mashinani initiative, the partnership aims to establish Community Wellness Centers that will integrate into a "hub and spoke" service delivery model.

Additionally, the team explored leveraging tele-consultation to bring specialized medical expertise to residents in remote areas. This collaboration underscores Kilifi County’s commitment to achieving universal health coverage and ensuring no one is left behind.

Kilifi County Government
Baraka Healthnet

21/04/2026

18/04/2026

16/04/2026

Integrated Health Financing for Enhanced Service Delivery: Lessons from Kiwandani Dispensary, Kilifi County.

Context and Pre-Intervention Reality:

13/04/2026

Kilifi County Strengthens Maternal and Referral Care with Modern Maternity Wing at Malindi Sub-County Hospital

Kilifi County has strengthened maternal and newborn healthcare services through the commissioning of a 40-bed maternity wing at Malindi Sub-County Hospital, complete with two fully equipped theatres and a dedicated maternity ambulance.

11/04/2026

Food quality control remains a cornerstone of public health, safeguarding communities by ensuring that food and food products are safe for human consumption from the point of manufacturing to the retail shelves.

In Kilifi County, Public Health Officers have intensified inspections across food outlets to enforce strict compliance with established safety standards. This proactive exercise follows reports of non-conforming products circulating in the market, posing risks to consumer health.

The County Government affirms its commitment to protecting residents by ensuring that unsafe products are swiftly removed and that offenders face legal consequences under the Food, Drugs, and Chemical Substances Act, Cap 254, Laws of Kenya.

These inspections are not a one off activity but part of a sustained campaign to uphold food safety and public health. The public is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspected unsafe food products to the nearest Public Health Office for immediate action. By working together citizens, retailers, and authorities, we can eliminate harmful products from circulation and strengthen consumer confidence.

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility, and through collective effort, we can ensure that Kilifi remains a safe and healthy County for all. Together, we make Kilifi safe.

Kilifi County Government

09/04/2026

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

The Council of Governors Health Committee is in Kilifi County from 7th–8th April 2026 to support efforts aimed at improving maternal and newborn health services.

The team, led by Khatra Ali, Director of Health (CoG), is engaging H.E. Deputy Governor Flora Mbetsa Chibule, CECM Peter Mwarogo, and the County Health Management Team on Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR).

This engagement seeks to strengthen systems that help save the lives of mothers and babies, including improving the reporting and response to maternal and newborn cases.

The two-day visit will also help identify challenges affecting service delivery, improve health financing, and enhance coordination between county and national governments, as well as partners, to ensure more reliable and effective healthcare services.

Kilifi County remains committed to ensuring that every mother and every child has access to safe, quality healthcare and a healthy start to life.

Kilifi County Government