Kenyatta National Hospital Stories

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...

President Ruto responds to Uhuru, defends Linda Jamii as maternal health upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2025

President William Ruto described Linda Jamii as an evolution of Linda Mama, designed to include prenatal, delivery, postnatal care, and support for no...

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...

Uhuru Kenyatta warns Kenya’s progress is stalling amid policy shifts on key programmes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 26, 2025

Through his address, Uhuru Kenyatta painted a picture of a country whose development gains are under threat, urging political focus, accountability, a...

Uhuru Kenyatta breaks silence on post-election turmoil, threats
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 26, 2025

Uhuru Kenyatta revealed that in the aftermath of the elections, he, his family, and political allies were subjected to threats from unnamed sources.

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...

Matiang’i: My campaign runs on funds from friends and Kenyans, not illicit wealth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The former CS explained that contributions come from friends, former classmates, and well-wishers who pool resources to keep his movement alive.

Jubilee Party to back opposition candidate in Mbeere North mini-poll
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 12, 2025

Her remarks came just a day after the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) withdrew from the Mbeere North by-election and endorsed the Democratic Party...

Court orders Mbagathi Hospital to resume treating inmates amid payment dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The ruling on Monday, September 8, comes after inmates faced the risk of being denied essential health services due to unpaid bills.

Auditor General flags Sh678 million losses at KNH from NHIF, Linda Mama contracts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

In her report for the financial year ending June 2024, Gathungu said the hospital was forced to continue bearing deficits as reimbursements under both...

Kembi Gitura resigns as KU hospital board chair, says he "won’t live a lie" under Ruto’s administration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

He said many of his supporters questioned why he accepted the appointment despite being a fierce critic of UDA during the 2022 elections.

Petition to move Jomo Kenyatta’s remains from Parliament put on hold
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

She emphasised a multi-phased approach, combining cultural validation, engagement with the Kenyatta family, and legal oversight to ensure compliance w...

Live blog: Suspected goons stone Rigathi Gachagua's convoy on Mombasa Road
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen downplayed Gachagua's arrival but warned that security agencies are adequately prepared to deal with any in...

Raphael Tuju resigns from Uhuru-led Jubilee Party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

Tuju, who has been out of the country for six weeks, acknowledged that he is not fully aware of recent developments within Jubilee

Richard Lesiyampe appointed Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Until his appointment, Dr Lesiyampe had been serving as the acting head of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, where he was credite...

KNH, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital among 223 hospitals with Sh11.4 billion uncollected revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has warned that the delays in collections now risk forcing counties to divert resources from other departments to susta...

Kenya seeks Sh258 billion funding for JKIA expansion after cancelling Adani deal
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 11, 2025

In November 2024, President William Ruto called off the proposed public-private partnership with Adani, which would have allowed the company to add a...

Two men charged with stealing Sh1.1 million in blood collection kits from Kenyatta National Hospital
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 06, 2025

The magistrate released them on a Sh400,000 bond with an alternative cash bail of Sh200,000 each.

Uhuru sets date for special Jubilee delegates meeting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

In a formal notice dated August 5, Uhuru issued a 21-day notice in accordance with the party's constitution, inviting delegates to the meeting set to...

Uhuru Kenyatta chairs first NEC meeting since regaining control of Jubilee
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 05, 2025

The party’s strategist, Pauline Njoroge, said the NEC meeting marks a significant step in reaffirming the Jubilee Party’s ideals, strategic direction,...

Audit exposes KICC spent Sh30.9 million on hotel meetings contrary to law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

The report also revealed that the Centre has not secured legal ownership documents for three parcels of land, including the one on which the iconic to...

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital restricts visits after KNH patient murders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

The changes come after the July 11 murder of a patient at KNH, which triggered public outrage and raised questions about the safety of patients in ref...

KURA dispels rumours over ‘strange structures’ on Kenyatta Avenue
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

Speaking on-site, KURA Engineer Benjamin Asin explained that the structures are protective enclosures put up to shield both the work area and motorist...

MPs push to review controversial tax exemption granted to Kenyatta and Moi estates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The petition, filed by public interest advocate John Wangai, targets Section 7(3) of the Estate Duty Act (Cap 483), which explicitly states that inher...

DCI report linked Kalombotole to KNH patient murder, but ODPP failed to immediately act
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

Despite the detailed findings being submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), no immediate action was taken.

Mbagathi Hospital ignoring court order to admit KNH murder suspect, lawyer claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

Philip Maiyo, the lawyer, said Kalombotole collapsed and began convulsing on Saturday night while in the hospital's care, but was still not admitted.

Duale orders CCTV upgrade in referral hospitals after Kenyatta National Hospital patient murders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

To address the crisis, Duale has directed all national referral hospitals to conduct comprehensive security audits and implement reforms such as anony...

Ruto appoints veteran humanitarian Abbas Gullet as chair of KNH board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Abbas Gullet is widely known for his transformative leadership at the Kenya Red Cross Society, where he served as Secretary-General for nearly two dec...

Senate sets September deadline for end to KU-KUTRRH clinical training standoff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 25, 2025

The Senate Health Committee has termed the stalemate unacceptable and detrimental, warning that further delay will not be tolerated and may prompt par...

KNH murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole held for 10 days pending identity confirmation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

Kennedy Kalombotole, who appeared in court on Thursday, remains a mystery to authorities. The prosecution told the court that the State has not been a...

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