Deborah Barasa
Deborah Barasa is a prominent Kenyan politician and the Health Cabinet Secretary, known for her role in overseeing health policies and initiatives in the country.
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Deborah Barasa is the environment counterpart to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi in a court case about packaging regulations.
Why you will soon pay more for ugali
Kenya· 2026-05-28
Deborah Barasa, the Environment Cabinet Secretary, described the new carbon registry as giving Kenya's green economy 'a digital heartbeat.'
Econetix inaugural CORSIA deal channels carbon finance to AfricaKenya· 2026-02-27
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa stated that the registry strengthens Kenya's ability to participate credibly in international carbon markets.
Kenya launches national carbon registry to boost transparencyKenya· 2026-02-17
Deborah Barasa is the Cabinet Secretary calling for a multifront response to help communities affected by drought.
Diani communities unite to fight loss of Kenya's fragile mangrove forestsKenya· 2026-02-08
Deborah Barasa, the Cabinet Secretary, called for a multifront response to help communities cope with the ongoing drought.
From wagging tails to healthy tales: How pets improve mind and bodyKenya· 2026-02-08Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa called for a multifront response to address the drought crisis.
Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in KenyaKenya· 2026-02-08
Deborah Barasa calls for a multifront response to help communities affected by the drought.
Mothers, babies battle starvation as Turkana drought crisis worsensKenya· 2026-02-08
Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa called for a 'multifront' response combining forecasts, preparedness and advisory services to help communities make decisions under volatile conditions.
How PrEP is administered - The Standard HealthKenya· 2026-02-07
Deborah Barasa is a Cabinet Secretary calling for a multifront response to help communities affected by drought.
Why herds can't recover before the next droughtKenya· 2026-02-07Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa met Saudi Arabian officials led by Khaled Asfaham.
Kenya rallies global support for 2026 Our Ocean Conference at UNEA 7Kenya· 2025-12-10
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa is part of the partnership to hand over donations to the beneficiaries.
Chandaria Foundation, Standard Group donate to mudslide victimsKenya· 2025-11-12
Deborah Barasa has called for a unified national and regional response to restore the rapidly degrading Mount Elgon ecosystem.
CS Barasa leads joint push to restore Mount Elgon ecosystemKenya· 2025-11-07
Environment CS Deborah Barasa during World Bamboo Day celebration.
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environmentKenya· 2025-10-14
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa was among dignitaries who attended the State House event.
Ruto promises billions of seedlings as Kenya marks Mazingira DayKenya· 2025-10-10
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa led a similar exercise at Kubuyefwe Primary School.
Ruto's Cabinet goes all out for Mazingira Day (Photos)Kenya· 2025-10-10
Deborah Barasa is the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry of Kenya, leading a nationwide tree-planting initiative.
Mazingira Day by the numbers: Can Kenya hit 15 billion trees by 2032?Kenya· 2025-10-10
Deborah Barasa is a former Health Cabinet Secretary involved in the leadership changes in the health sector.
The scandals, leadership changes that derail bid to step up health sectorKenya· 2025-09-14
Deborah Barasa is a former Health Cabinet Secretary in Kenya.
How Ruto's lofty UHC promise has gone up in the airKenya· 2025-09-12
Deborah Barasa is a former Health Cabinet Secretary.
How Ruto's lofty UHC promise went up in the air three years laterKenya· 2025-09-11Dr Deborah Barasa, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, stated that the win was a testament to Kenya’s track record in conservation.
Kenya secures historic win to host global forestry congressKenya· 2025-09-01
Former Health CS Deborah Barasa told MPs some individuals were manipulating the system.
Health insurance reforms echo NHIF failures, add new burdensKenya· 2025-08-04
Dr Deborah Barasa reaffirmed Kenya’s climate leadership and its future-focused climate action plan.
New climate plan must be alive to usual hurdlesKenya· 2025-05-03Deborah Barasa is the Environment Cabinet Secretary who announced the confirmation of 46 Kenya Forest Service staff to permanent positions.
KFS gets 3,231 new officers as government confirms 46 permanent jobsKenya· 2025-04-22Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa emphasized the importance of the basin, highlighting that it hosts vital water towers such as the Aberdares Mountains and the Mau Forest.
CS Barasa launches Sh230m project to rehabilitate Lake NaivashaKenya· 2025-04-15
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said the milestone reflects a collective national effort involving the government, private sector, civil society, and ordinary Kenyans.
Kenya hits 783 million mark in tree growing campaign, says BarasaKenya· 2025-04-11
Duale took over from former CS Deborah Barasa.
Duale pleads for 3 weeks to address staff demandsKenya· 2025-04-01
Former Health CS Deborah Barasa held a media briefing at KEMSA stores and flagged off distribution of ARVs.
Babies exposed to HIV infection in drugs crisisKenya· 2025-03-30
Dr Deborah Barasa had served for barely six months before being succeeded by Aden Duale.
Cartels hell-hole: Who's in charge of powerful cartels at Afya House?Kenya· 2025-03-28
Dr Deborah Barasa had served as the Cabinet Secretary for barely six months before being succeeded by Aden Duale.
Who's in charge? Leadership shake-ups, powerful cartels cripple Health ministryKenya· 2025-03-27
Deborah Barasa was reassigned to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
Mixed reactions as President Ruto reshuffles CabinetKenya· 2025-03-27
