Afya Ke Shutdown Sparks Dispute Between Duale and Kang'ata
Duale and Kang'ata clash over Afya Ke platform
A public dispute has erupted between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata over the shutdown of the Afya Ke digital health platform.
The Ministry of Health claims it does not own or control the software, while Governor Kang'ata argues that the platform's domain name and usage by state institutions contradict this claim.
The dispute centers on ownership and control of digital healthcare infrastructure, with the Ministry seeking to standardize platforms across counties.
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
