blood donation Stories

Bill proposes harsh penalties to curb illegal blood trade in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

To tackle the illegal trade, the Bill proposes fines of Sh20 million and licence revocation for institutions found guilty of contravening the law

Blood Donor Day: How Mama Lucy Hospital ramped up donation, curbed theft
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

Security measures have been a critical focus at Mama Lucy Hospital to prevent blood theft, which was a significant issue in the past.

Emergency blood appeal for wounded Makadara magistrate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

The Magistrate was shot in the court on Thursday afternoon soon after she had delivered a ruling in a case involving the wife of a senior police offic...

Kenya marks 20th World Blood Donor Day in Marsabit County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

This year holds special significance as it marks the twentieth anniversary since the day was first established in 2004 by the World Health Organizatio...

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