Wheels of Justice: Court stories lined up for today.The high court is today expected to render its decision on a case challenging the establishment of the Presidential taskforce on addressing human resources for health.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye in July 2024 suspended the gazette notice establishing the task force pending determination of the case that was filed by the Law Society of Kenya.
He further stopped the respondents from implementing the President LS executive order pending the determination of the matter.
President William Ruto, through a gazette notice dated 5th July, said that the establishment of the task force on human resources for health was deemed necessary to formulate comprehensive strategies and policies to enhance the health care services in the country.
He appointed Khama Rogo the chairperson and Judith Guserwa the vice Chairperson of the task force.
Members of the team were Patrick Amoth, John Masasabi, Toseef Din, Wilson Aruasa, Doreen Rhoda Kanyua, Dennis Miskellah and Francis Wafula.
Others are Habiba Mohamed, Lucy Mburu, Collins Kiprono, Victor Miseda, Christine Okoth, Carolyne Mage, Jacinta Rwamba, Justina Wamae, Kanyenje Gakombe, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana and Benard Ondeng Otieno Choi.
The President named Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo and Morris Kaburu as joint secretaries for the task force.
Hezron Omollo and Vivienne Eyase were appointed secretaries for the task force.
They had been appointed to serve for six months with effect from July 5, 2024.
Ruto said the team shall identify the legal, policy, administrative and operational constraints impeding the performance of the Health Sector with regard to Human Resources for Health.
It was also to identify and recommend legal, policy, administrative, institutional and operational Human Resources for Health Reforms in Kenya.
Ruto further said the task force is mandated to review the performance of Human Resources for Health (HRH) in Kenya and recommend improvements.
