Author: Rachael Mutabasi

KEWOPA, health workers slam Kitengela Hospital invasion during Saba Saba protests Jul 08, 2025

KEWOPA urged the Ministry of Health to urgently restore operations at the hospital and ensure the safety of all healthcare workers and patients.

Kenyan youth leader confronts UN in Geneva, demands action over protest deaths Jul 08, 2025

Faridah Ally, a founder of Care Elimu and a youth advisory board member at the UN Human Rights Office, challenged the global body over its inaction in...

Ministry of Health cracks down on bed sharing in public hospitals, labels it fraud Jul 08, 2025

Health CS Aden Duale warned that hospitals admitting patients beyond their licensed bed capacity will be held accountable. He stated that any claims i...

Chief Justice Koome calls for balance between protest rights, law enforcement Jul 08, 2025

Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.

JSC condemns Peter Kinyanjui’s re-arrest, says courts are sacred Jul 05, 2025

JSC described the police action as excessive and unjustified. It said the use of firearms in a court setting was a sign of disrespect toward the cour...

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza named UMP party leader Jul 05, 2025

Other changes include the appointment of Miriam Karwira Guantai as national chairperson, replacing Samuel John Njagi, and Robert Murega Rimberia as se...

KAA urges early travel as Nairobi Marathon shuts down key routes Jul 05, 2025

KAA urged passengers to make early travel arrangements and consider alternative routes to avoid missing flights.

Media stakeholders demand safer conditions, policy overhaul Jul 05, 2025

KEG President Zubeidah Kananu appealed to the government to stop intimidating media houses and allow journalists to operate freely.

Oil tanker overturns on Southern Bypass, section temporarily closed Jul 05, 2025

KeNHA said the closure was necessary to allow emergency crews to respond to the accident and clear the resulting oil spillage from the road.

SHA: Government shuts 1,400 private hospitals over fraud Jul 05, 2025

Health CS Aden Duale urged the public to remain vigilant and report any instances of malpractice, service denial, or fraudulent claims through the tol...

Ababu Namwamba assumes leadership of G77+China Nairobi Chapter Jul 04, 2025

Namwamba assumed the role during a ceremony hosted at the UN Complex, taking over leadership from Ambassador Wael Nasreidin Attiya of the Arab Republi...

At least 933 killed in 2025 attacks on Sudan hospitals and health workers, says Save the Children Jul 03, 2025

The humanitarian organisation said the number of deaths linked to attacks on healthcare had risen sharply in 2025, with the current toll nearly 60 tim...

Muturi warns Kenya sliding into authoritarianism over rising abductions by security agencies Jul 02, 2025

Muturi raised concerns that security agencies, especially the DCI, have abandoned legal procedures and are instead relying on fear and brute force.

New Kenya–Qatar deal to introduce Mombasa–Doha route, third daily flight to Nairobi Jul 02, 2025

Beyond route expansion, the two airlines said they are exploring further cooperation in cargo operations, airport and ground services, loyalty program...

Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10 million active users, driving digital growth after Sh281 billion investment Jul 01, 2025

According to the company, its 4G network now covers more than half of the population, with 3,141 live sites in more than 150 towns and cities.

Ministry of Health waives medical bills for Nairobi protest victims Jul 01, 2025

According to the Ministry of Health, the decision was made in response to the physical injuries and emotional trauma experienced by protest victims.

Isiolo MCAs dismiss gazette notice naming new speaker Jun 28, 2025

They claimed that no formal sitting of the Assembly took place to elect a new Speaker and insisted that Mohamed Roba remains the duly elected Speaker...

Rights group demands release of three activists linked to June 25 protests chaos Jun 28, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had announced that it had apprehended John Mulingwa Nzau, also known as Garang; Mark Amiani, known as...

KUPPET proposes three-tier school system to fix CBC confusion Jun 28, 2025

The union is proposing to have the JSS level fully equipped and independent of primary and higher secondary levels in a bid to resolve CBC challenges.

Over 1,000 national ID cards destroyed in fire during protests in Ol Kalou Jun 28, 2025

According to the Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Belio Kipsang, the attack led to the loss of not only uncollected ID cards...

KeNHA closes sections of Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road for roadworks Jun 28, 2025

The affected area lies at the intersection of Waiyaki Way (A8), the Southern Bypass, and the Western Bypass. The closure is intended to enable reconst...

LSK condemns CS Kipchumba Murkomen's 'shoot-to-kill order', warns police against illegal directives Jun 27, 2025

LSK warned that any police officer who acts on the shoot-to-kill order allegedly alluded to by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen would be held personally...

Ministry of health to deploy 6,484 healthcare interns nationwide Jun 27, 2025

They will undergo a 12-month structured internship programme aimed at providing supervised clinical training and practical exposure within real-world...

DRC conflict sparks surge in sexual violence against refugee children in Burundi Jun 27, 2025

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

Former CJ David Maraga says security withdrawn over 'June 25 memorial protests support' Jun 27, 2025

David Maraga claimed that the withdrawal came abruptly, despite his legal entitlement to police protection as a retired Chief Justice under the Retire...

Ex-TSC CEO Nancy Macharia turns down Murang’a County job for World Bank role Jun 27, 2025

According to a communication from the Murang’a County government, Dr Macharia declined the offer after receiving a new consulting opportunity with the...

NEMA cracks down on improper waste transport under new regulations Jun 26, 2025

The regulations require waste to be separated into hazardous and non-hazardous categories, with non-hazardous waste further divided into organic and n...

LSK condemns police brutality, sexual violence, media blackout during June 25 memorial protests Jun 26, 2025

According to LSK, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in 23 counties to demand justice and government accountability, exercising their rights to...

Political Parties Liaison Committee urges leaders to halt early 2027 campaigns Jun 25, 2025

PPLC chairman, Evans Misati sharply criticized both government and opposition leaders for engaging in rallies, roadside declarations, and aligning the...

Transporters sound alarm over cargo bottleneck at Mombasa port as empty containers pile up Jun 24, 2025

KTA noted that the situation has turned trucks into makeshift storage units, leading to reduced fleet productivity, missed delivery deadlines, and ris...

June 25 Gen Z protests: NCIC, Amnesty urge peace, restraint and accountability Jun 24, 2025

NCIC urged all participants to exercise their right to assemble and demonstrate responsibly, warning against any form of violence or incitement.

Rights groups urge state to protect Wednesday’s peaceful protest amid sabotage claims Jun 24, 2025

The groups are calling on authorities to act urgently to prevent violence and safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful protest.

KCB boss Paul Russo elected chairperson of Kenya Bankers Association Jun 21, 2025

Russo succeeds NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora, who had served in the position since June 2021.

Teenage mothers to receive free health services as government launches special health cards Jun 21, 2025

According to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the move is part of a wider government effort to make healthcare more inclusive, particularly for yo...

Father of injured protester Boniface Kariuki scammed Sh200,000 while facing Sh1 million hospital bill Jun 21, 2025

Jonah Kariuki, speaking to the media outside the hospital, revealed that he lost Sh200,500 to fraudsters posing as officials from the Social Health Au...

Kiambu MCAs approve Thika's elevation to city status, report heads to Senate Jun 21, 2025

Thika’s bid received a significant boost after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) unanimously endorsed the report recommending its elevation to an...

KUPPET threatens nationwide strike if CBA talks fail to kick off in seven days Jun 21, 2025

The union has warned that the employer's failure to initiate talks within the stipulated period could trigger a nationwide teachers’ strike and other...

World Refugee Day: Urgent calls made for rights and health of displaced populations Jun 20, 2025

In a statement, IGAD described the region as the largest refugee-hosting area in the world, currently sheltering over six million refugees and asylum...

Children in DRC, Somalia, Nigeria bore brunt of war in 2024 - UN Jun 20, 2025

2024 saw a record 41,370 grave violations against children,the highest number verified in nearly 30 years of monitoring/

Rwanda arrests opposition leader Victoire Ingabire over alleged role in plot to incite unrest Jun 20, 2025

Ingabire is currently being held at the RIB Remera Station in Kigali, pending the transfer of her case file to the National Public Prosecution Authori...

Charles Owino defends police, slams politicians over protest chaos Jun 19, 2025

According to Owino, most protest-related deaths occurred during politically charged demonstrations, not ordinary police operations.

MoH flags surge in youth HIV infections, calls for stronger prevention strategies Jun 18, 2025

Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga says nearly 6,000 new infections had been recorded among individuals aged 15 to 24.

UNICEF sounds alarm as Ethiopia faces deadly disease outbreaks amid critical funding gap Jun 17, 2025

The UNICEF report says these overlapping health emergencies are placing immense pressure on Ethiopia’s healthcare system, particularly in the regions...

AU urges governments to prioritise children in national planning, budgeting Jun 17, 2025

Millions of children in Africa continue to face serious challenges, including violence, harmful cultural practices, exclusion from education and healt...

Eron Kiiza: Besigye's lawyer seeks passport return for overseas medical treatment Jun 14, 2025

Kiiza says he needs urgent medical treatment abroad, specifically in Costa Rica, where he is scheduled to travel for recovery in early July.

Ugandan lawyer Eron Kiiza petitions High Court for passport release Jun 14, 2025

In a formal application to the Criminal Division of the High Court, Eron Kiiza is requesting the release of his passport, number AA541257.

Somalia’s youngest at risk as nutrition clinics shut Jun 14, 2025

The ICRC said that in May alone, the stabilisation centre at Kismayo General Hospital admitted 277 critically ill children, the highest monthly total...

Teachers’ union eulogises slain educator Albert Ojwang, condemns police brutality Jun 13, 2025

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori remembered Ojwang not only as a classroom teacher but also as a bold voice against corruption and social injusti...

Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam arrested over Albert Ojwang's death Jun 13, 2025

His arrest brings the number of individuals detained in connection with the death of Ojwang, to three.

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