Narok County Referral Hospital Stories

IPOA investigates alleged assault of minor in Narok's Narosura police custody
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

In a statement, IPOA emphasised that the investigation will be conducted impartially and in accordance with Article 244 of the Constitution, which est...

Family casts doubt on KNH’s neutrality in Kalombotole mental assessment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 23, 2025

Justice Diana Kavedza ordered that Kennedy Kalombotole remain in custody at the Nairobi Remand Prison pending the completion of a second psychiatric e...

Kisumu mother of five beats deadly oesophageal cancer in historic Jaramogi Hospital surgery
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

For the first time in western Kenya, life-saving cardiothoracic surgery gives hope to patients who once had to travel far for treatment.

‘The weight is over’: KNH doctors remove 20kg of tissue from teen with rare breast condition
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The removed tissue accounted for 37 per cent of her total body weight, leaving her unable to walk comfortably, attend school, or live a normal life.

Former journalist Kimani Mbugua: Fame, mental health struggles and a tragic end
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 15, 2025

Although the exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed, sources indicate that Kimani Mbugua passed away on the night of Tuesday, October 14.

Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates as Israel cuts aid over delayed return of dead hostages
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to a note seen by Reuters and confirmed by the UN, no fuel or gas will be allowed into Gaza except for specific humanitarian infrastructure...

Man asks court to compel hospital to release bodies of wife, child over unpaid bill
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to court papers, after her death, the remains of Namubiru and her stillborn baby were transferred to Chiromo Funeral Home for preservation u...

Busia County Assembly under fire over sharp wage bill increase despite no new hires
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The Senate committee, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, demanded answers from the Assembly on the basis of the sharp rise in employee compens...

Senate uncovers severe neglect, mismanagement at Busia County Referral Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

A joint inspection by the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Senate Education Committee found the county’s flagship hospital struggling wi...

Inside El Fasher: A city under siege as hospitals and civilians face relentless attacks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 11, 2025

The UN Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights documented at least 53 civilians killed between October 5-8 alone in attacks across the El Fa...

KU ranked best university in Kenya in latest global index
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The 2026 rankings evaluated 2,191 institutions from 115 countries, focusing on the quality of teaching, research excellence, international outlook, an...

Construction of 53-bed newborn unit at Mama Lucy Hospital set to ease congestion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The new Mama Lucy unit is expected to relieve pressure on overstretched facilities and ensure mothers and infants receive timely and quality care.

Kwale County reclaims Msambweni Hospital land as court revokes private titles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Justice Dena noted that the county government successfully demonstrated that the land was lawfully set aside for the construction and development of M...

Mental health services now covered under SHA - CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The initiative, implemented under the Taifa Care Model and the Social Health Authority (SHA), marks the first time mental health has been formally inc...

KNH overwhelmed as health workers' strikes in Kiambu, Nairobi flood hospital with critically ill patients
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 08, 2025

Acting CEO Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the surge in critically ill patients has placed immense pressure on the hospital’s maternity and newborn units, w...

Solicitor General calls for tougher rules on emergency care, body detention
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

If Parliament adopts the proposed changes, hospitals will be legally required to comply with the expanded emergency treatment provisions and stop deta...

Cairo peace talks offer new hope for Gaza as Hamas signals readiness for truce
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

The talks, mediated by Egypt and supported by the United States, follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that a hostage release d...

Court battle as Aga Khan Hospital holds Nigerian officer’s body over Sh8 million bill
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 02, 2025

The petition requests police assistance from Parklands OCS to enforce any court orders, warning that the ongoing standoff could cause diplomatic tensi...

Court freezes ex-KNH CEO Evanson Kamuri's assets worth Sh229 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The frozen wealth includes properties worth Sh130 million located in Kitengela and Ngong, treasury bonds valued at Sh55 million, and Sh44.5 million he...

High Court orders Mater Hospital to release detained body over Sh3.3 million bill
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 29, 2025

The applicants contended that the hospital's conduct was exploitative and had compounded their grief by denying them the opportunity to accord their m...

KNH conducts complex facial reconstruction surgery on young boy injured in Isiolo-Meru bandit attack
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 26, 2025

The procedure aimed to restore both function and appearance to the boy’s face following the severe injuries he sustained in the attack, which affected...

Senators sound alarm over overcrowding, security lapses at KNH
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

During a visit to KNH on July 28, Health CS Aden Duale outlined mandatory reforms, including the installation of CCTV cameras, limiting the number of...

Crisis: Audit uncovers deep funding, staffing woes in public hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Shortages of equipment are widespread. Many Level 4 hospitals fall far short of having the five incubators and five cots required in newborn units, co...

National Assembly approves Bill to establish mental health centres for police officers in all counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The legislation ensures that the Commission can oversee recruitment, training, promotion and other human resource matters while collaborating with the...

Senator Omtatah demands Senate probe into hospital failures and teacher exploitation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Omtatah also condemned the abrupt cancellation of internship placements for 306 nursing officers. He described the move as unlawful and discriminatory...

Nairobi hospitals fully absorb funds, boosting services in new health reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

This milestone reflects disciplined financial management and better service delivery at key hospitals, including Mbagathi, Mama Lucy, Pumwani, and Mam...

NEMA gives counties 21-day ultimatum to enforce waste segregation or risk penalties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

All waste generators are required to separate waste at the point of origin, while transporters are required to carry only segregated waste.

MTRH discharges new mothers detained over unpaid bills after public outcry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

At least 27 new mothers had been held at MTRH, some for as long as three months, over outstanding bills ranging from Sh20,000 to Sh500,000.

RUPHA raises alarm over Ruto's SHA cover rollout for vulnerable Kenyans, citing legal violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

The association says the National Treasury and county governments have yet to allocate the funds required under the Social Health Insurance Act 2023.

Private hospitals to suspend SHA services from Monday over Sh76 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

The facilities will stop serving patients under the scheme after the government failed to respond to their demands within the notice period that expir...

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