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
0 wks
Reach
48,662
Power
96$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 53,771,296 48,662 $106,000 96$
Totals 1 53,771,296 48,662 $106,000 96$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Dr James Nyikal said Kenya must urgently strengthen health laws to save mothers and newborns. 7

The Standard: MPs warn of rising maternal deaths as counties fail on health

Kenya Kenya: James Nyikal is the Seme MP and chair of the committee that conducted the closed-door meeting. 5

The Standard: Confusion as CS Duale appears in Parliament for grilling over SHA

Kenya Kenya: Dr. James Nyikal was accused by Anthony Kibagendi of failing to stand firm during the heated exchange. 4

The Standard: Heated exchanges as Duale, MPs clash during Health Committee session

Kenya Kenya: Dr James Nyikal has cautioned the Ministry of Health and Social Health Authority against shutting down health facilities over administrative or management lapses. 8

The Standard: Punish culprits not hospitals on admin lapses, urges Nyikal

Kenya Kenya: Chairman James Nyikal led the Parliamentary Committee on Health during the tour of hospitals. 7

The Standard: Why desperate youth are selling kidneys in Eldoret

Kenya Kenya: Chairman James Nyikal leads the Parliamentary Committee on Health during the hospital tour. 7

The Standard: Desperate youth flock hospitals in Eldoret to sell kidneys for cash

Kenya Kenya: Committee chair James Nyikal reminded Duale that while he wasn’t CS at the time, the office of the CS exists in perpetuity and must respond to institutional accountability. 6

The Standard: Duale ordered fresh Mediheal probe after flawed first report

Kenya Kenya: Health Committee Chairperson James Nyikal said there was no need for legislation, challenging legislators to practice what they preach. 5

The Standard: MPs back proposal to compel State employees to use public health care facilities