James Nyikal

James Nyikal

politician Kenya

James Nyikal is a Kenyan politician and the Member of Parliament for Seme. He is known for his advocacy on health-related issues and has been critical of the Social Health Authority (SHA) regarding the accessibility of healthcare services despite having unutilized funds. Nyikal has highlighted the infrastructural challenges faced by healthcare facilities in Kenya, particularly at the community level, and has called for a more detailed breakdown of how funding is distributed and utilized.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
7 wks
Reach
270,447
Power
533$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 6 5.33 0.30% +70% 53,771,296 270,447 $106,000 533$
Totals 6 53,771,296 270,447 $106,000 533$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: James Nyikal is the Seme MP who chairs the National Assembly Health Committee and expressed concern over the government's need for support from USAID. 5

The Standard: Ogamba directed to resolve row on KMTC students funding

Kenya Kenya: Seme MP Dr James Nyikal has called for stricter monitoring of travellers arriving from the US due to the risk of measles transmission. 6

The Standard: Kenya stares at vaccine crisis as US measles outbreak claims three

Kenya Kenya: The Seme MP James Nyikal-led committee had sought Oluga's strategic plan in dealing with cartels at Afya House. 5

The Standard: Isaboke promises to safeguard press freedom

Kenya Kenya: James Nyikal led the committee that vetted Ouma Oluga for suitability for office. 6

The Standard: Ouma Oluga: How I will dismantle Afya House cartels if approved

Kenya Kenya: James Nyikal, the Health Committee Chair, discusses the challenges facing the implementation of Social Health Authority services in Kenya. 5

The Standard: Why most Kenyans cannot access SHA services