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Jubilee appoints Matiang'i as deputy party leader​​ and 2027 presidential flagbearer
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Jubilee secretary general Jeremiah Kioni, while addressing the media, said the party had officially received and endorsed Matiang’i’s request to run f...

KMPDC orders hospital, funeral home to release bodies held over unpaid bills
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The decision followed a complaint lodged by two families with the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ).

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...

‘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.

Emotional moment as Uhuru makes private visit to Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

The former president made a private visit to Raila’s Bondo home, bowing his head in silent prayer beside the fresh grave of his longtime ally and frie...

We shall miss your wisdom and laughter- Uhuru says in his final goodbye to Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

He repeatedly honoured Raila, affectionately calling him “Jakom,” and acknowledged the former prime minister’s insights, thoughtfulness and leadership...

Murkomen defends police over JKIA breach, says situation could have turned tragic
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the situation could have escalated into tragedy had the officers responded with force, noting that the operation required p...

Uhuru Kenyatta remembers Raila in touching tribute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

Uhuru recounted how he and Raila often spent quiet evenings discussing the country’s challenges and imagining the conversations of Kenya’s founding 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...

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...

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...

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