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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Kenya

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The November 4, 2026 news tracker reports that the doctors’ union KMPDU issued a 21-day strike notice to 17 county governments. Doctors say they will stop work on November 25 if agreed salary adjustments are not implemented. The Ministry of Health also warned against misuse of cetirizine following a viral social media trend and plans to strengthen medicine tracking. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that three candidates died during the 2026 KCSE examinations.

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