State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards

17/01/2026

Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, joined the Secretary to the Cabinet, Ms. Mercy Wanjau, at a Citizen Engagement Forum in Kirinyaga West Sub-County, bringing essential government services closer to the community.

Residents accessed services including a free medical camp, SHA registration, and drug and substance abuse sensitisation. The forum was attended by Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries — including Dr. Salome Beacco, Ms. Anne Wang’ombe, Mr. Alex Wachira, and Ms. Carren Agengo — as well as other national and county leaders.

14/01/2026

Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki today convened the 14th Development Partners Forum, providing a platform to review the status and performance of Development Partner–supported projects across key sectors of the economy.

The Forum also received briefings on the prevailing food and nutrition security situation, guided by advisories from the Kenya Meteorological Department, and deliberated on coordinated preparedness and mitigation measures in anticipation of projected dry conditions.

Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening structured, meaningful, and sustained collaboration between the Government and Development Partners to advance Kenya’s national development priorities.

14/01/2026

11/01/2026

The Government remains firmly committed to advancing socio-economic development as a cornerstone of national progress, with a strong focus on improving livelihoods and expanding opportunities for all Kenyans.

This commitment is being realized through targeted investments in road infrastructure, the rollout of Universal Health Coverage through the Social Health Authority (SHA), affordable housing, the establishment of modern markets, strengthening agriculture, and sustained support for the education sector.

In line with this agenda, the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, accompanied H.E. the President, Dr. William Ruto, the Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, and other leaders to a church service held during the official opening and dedication of ACK St. Paul’s Kariki Plaza, where they worshipped with the local community.

The engagement provided an opportunity to link national development priorities with community needs, as Community Health Promoters facilitated SHA registration and offered basic health screening services, ensuring that socio-economic development delivers tangible benefits at the grassroots.

01/01/2026

Have a blessed,healthy and prosperous 2026!

29/12/2025

25/12/2025

to you all!

18/12/2025

The December 2025 Public Health Officers and Technicians Council -PHOTC Professional Examinations concluded today at KMTC Nairobi, with candidates undertaking practical assessments across six core public health stations covering sanitation and the built environment, community health, food science and inspection, general public health practice, public health engineering, and meat inspection. The examinations assessed both technical competence and practical skills essential for effective public health service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch congratulated the candidates and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening a competent, ethical, and well-regulated public health workforce to safeguard communities and advance Universal Health Coverage.

PHOTC Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr. Anthony Wainaina emphasized that the Council remains committed to ensuring quality training and professional practice, noting that PHOTC is undertaking a planned revision of the public health curriculum alongside the development of a new strategic plan to guide the Council’s future growth and effectiveness.

18/12/2025

The Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni together with leaders from various agencies, today visited Mji wa Huruma for the Aged as part of a Jamii Imara Mashinani social responsibility programme aimed at supporting vulnerable members of the community.

The visit, provided an opportunity to meet residents and caregivers and recognise the efforts of facility staff in ensuring the wellbeing of elderly residents.

Mji wa Huruma provides shelter, basic healthcare, and daily support to older persons who are without family care or adequate means of support.

Through the Jamii Imara Mashinani initiative, the Ministry of Health and partners continue to strengthen community-focused approaches that place people at the centre of social support.

17/12/2025

The Government remains firmly committed to improving health and nutrition outcomes for all Kenyans, with a strong focus on protecting vulnerable populations and strengthening preventive, community-based interventions under the Universal Health Coverage agenda.

Today Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, hosted the World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director, Ms. Betty Ka, to advance collaboration in addressing nutrition vulnerabilities, particularly among children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, through strengthened surveillance, early warning systems, integrated outreach services, and reliable supply chains.

The discussions reaffirmed the value of the Government–WFP partnership in supporting nationally led systems, including the use of digital health platforms and the Community Health Promoters network, as well as ongoing efforts to develop a National Nutrition and Dietetics Policy and implement updated global guidelines on the management of acute malnutrition.

16/12/2025

The Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) is this week administering the December 2025 Professional Examinations, at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Nairobi. A total of 433 candidates are sitting for the examinations this week, comprising 256 certificate candidates, 26 diploma candidates, and 177 degree candidates.

These professional examinations are a critical step in strengthening a competent, ethical, and well-regulated public health workforce. By ensuring that only qualified and professionally certified officers and technicians are licensed to practice, the examinations play a key role in safeguarding community health, strengthening disease prevention and control, and advancing Kenya’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage. PHOTC has reaffirmed its commitment to a credible and secure examination process as it continues to uphold public health standards in the country.