Kenya Hospital Association Stories

Court bars DCI from summoning Nairobi Hospital officials amid leadership wrangles
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 29, 2025

The association had raised concerns that the DCI was summoning officials and witnesses over matters already pending before the court.

AI in African newsrooms: Can artificial intelligence help tell Africa’s story accurately and at scale?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 29, 2025

Using the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an example, panellists showed how structured storytelling timelines, actors, data can “inoculate” audiences. Stil...

SHA under fire: How Kenya’s health insurance reform is repeating NHIF’s mistakes
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 28, 2025

Major public hospitals are shutting down key services or barely staying afloat, while millions of Kenyans are left without reliable access to care. Wh...

Pension savings soar as NSSF collections jump to Sh59 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Overall pension inflows across the country grew 29 per cent to Sh263.4 billion from Sh204.9 billion in 2023.

Long-distance drivers decry being forced to take Mpox vaccine, demand voluntary participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Association said drivers feel sidelined in decision-making and fear being used as test subjects for new health interventions.

Duale defends SHA amid mounting pressure, fraud allegations by MPs
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 27, 2025

Duale rejected claims that the SHA is corrupt, arguing that the very fraud MPs accuse it of is being exposed by the system itself.

Four judges removed, 210 staff sacked for misconduct since promulgation of 2010 Constitution - CJ Koome
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Koome revealed that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has handled 946 petitions against judges, with 95 complaints still pending.

President Ruto vows to crack down on SHA fraud as 1,000 health facilities shut
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Speaking at State House on Wednesday, Ruto revealed that nearly 1,000 health facilities have been closed for fraudulent activity and pledged that all...

Somalia’s Auditor-General accuses top courts of blocking $1 million financial audit
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 27, 2025

Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu on Tuesday, Issa revealed that the Supreme Court, the Benadir Regional Court, and the Benadir Regional App...

CJ Martha Koome hails 2010 Constitution as transformative, cites gains and challenges 15 years on
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 27, 2025

Speaking at a Katiba Day event marking the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, Koome praised the document as a driver of good governance, human righ...

Kenyan banks’ asset value declines for first time in 23 years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) linked the latest decline to challenging economic conditions and an unstable macroeconomic environment.

'Crack the whip': Bunge La Wananchi demands action on SHA fraud
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 26, 2025

The group lauded the decision of the Social Health Authority to suspend several health facilities across various counties, temporarily cutting them of...

Inside Githurai Social Justice Centre, where community voices refuse to be silenced
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The Githurai Social Justice Centre, which today forms a key part of a growing movement across Nairobi's informal settlements, providing a space where...

COTU threatens to quit SHA board, cites lack of autonomy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

COTU boss Francis Atwoli, accused the Ministry of Health and the Digital Health Authority of exercising undue influence over SHA, saying this has crip...

SHA suspends 45 health facilities amid crackdown on fraudulent claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

The suspended facilities are spread across 17 counties, with Mandera bearing the highest number at nine.

PS Oluga warns of health facilities faking staff, equipment to obtain licenses
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Dr Oluga noted that some facility operators manipulate the system by temporarily presenting qualified personnel and equipment during inspections to se...

Maraga calls for EACC probe SHA over ghost hospitals scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

His remarks follow mounting public outcry over revelations that billions of shillings may have been siphoned off to non-existent facilities, while man...

JSC reveals 946 petitions against judges processed, 210 judicial staff dismissed
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 26, 2025

JSC vice-chairperson Isaac Ruto explained that while the commission can discipline judicial staff directly, judges must undergo a tribunal process bef...

African health ministers adopt regional framework to fight oral diseases
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 26, 2025

The framework seeks a 10 per cent reduction in major oral diseases and targets 60 per cent of African countries having national oral health policies w...

Relief for Mombasa residents as Alternative Justice System unveiled to ease court backlog
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 25, 2025

Mombasa is now the eleventh county to adopt the Alternative Justice System as the Judiciary seeks to expand people-centred justice, reduce reliance on...

Social justice movements form Kenya Left Alliance, vow to contest all seats in 2027 polls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Its first national delegates congress on Saturday brought together activists and representatives of affiliate groups, including Kongamano La Mapinduzi...

AI-powered imaging technology can now detect deadly food toxins, study finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Researchers from Australia, Canada, and India tested the system on cereal grains and nuts, two of the most widely consumed foods that are particularly...

Kenya to review Special Economic Zones framework to end abuse by real estate developers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Officials argue that speculative real estate projects are exploiting the SEZ programme, potentially undermining its primary purpose of fostering indus...

If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know, it will be over. What then?
The Conversation  |  Aug 23, 2025

It is not only technology, though, that causes unemployment. A relatively unique feature of market economies is their ability to produce mass want, th...

IG Kanja appeals for more resources to strengthen National Police Service
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Kanja also challenged the Judiciary to ensure that court orders remain reasonable and aligned with the public interest.

KMA bars unlicensed recruitment of Kenyan seafarers
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

Duly licensed Maritime Service Providers are required to operate as per the terms and conditions of the issued licenses.

CBK begins real-time monitoring of customer financial transactions
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

Through the system, CBK will strengthen its ability to surveil the entire banking sector as transactions occur, covering RTGS, PesaLink, and mobile mo...

CJ Martha Koome pushes back against criticism over parliamentary interference
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...

Supreme Court rules Chief Registrar has no powers to discipline, fire judges or magistrates
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

In a ruling by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Supreme Court said the powers lie exclusively with the Judicial Service Commi...

CJ Koome roots for AJS to resolve long running land disputes in Mombasa
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

Koome urged Mombasa residents to utilise AJS, through elders, religious leaders, chiefs, civil society actors or court-annexed mechanisms, to resolve...

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