Rural and Urban Private Hospital Association Stories

Private hospitals warn of health crisis after removal of maternity services in Level 2 and 3 facilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

The changes, eliminated maternity and inpatient bed allocations for all Level 2 hospitals, including those with functional maternity units, and for Le...

Authorities announce diversions after closure of section of Mombasa Links Road as major drainage project begins
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 04, 2025

The 230-metre stretch, earmarked for upgrades by KURA and the Mombasa County Government, is part of ongoing efforts to improve drainage infrastructure...

KURA defends Sh175 billion roadworks deal as contractors waive 35 per cent interest on pending bills
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 02, 2025

The funds are being used to clear pending bills owed to contractors, pay interest on delayed payments, and settle land compensation fees to pave the w...

SRC rejects Bill proposing lucrative retirement package for judges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Acting SRC CEO Margaret Njoka stated that the Bill directly undermines the commission’s exclusive constitutional mandate to set and review the remuner...

Parliament moves to regulate, integrate herbal medicine under proposed KEMRI Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

If passed, the law will task Kemri with conducting clinical and biochemical research on traditional treatments to verify their effectiveness and safet...

Seven must-clean spots in your home each month for a healthier living space
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 01, 2025

A clean home requires more than weekly tidying—monthly deep-cleaning of often-overlooked areas can be the key to comfort and preventing chronic illnes...

MPs propose three-year term limit for state corporation CEOs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure argues that some directors currently enjoy five-year terms while others...

Counties blamed for garbage crisis as CS Barasa cites rampant defiance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

Barasa further said that counties have failed to manage and maintain dumpsites, including access roads, which has made it hard for garbage trucks to r...

City Hall secures 150 acres to ease Lang'ata Cemetery burial space crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The county has secured 100 acres at Kamiti Prison and an additional 50 acres at Embakasi Garrison to ease pressure on the overstretched Lang’ata Cemet...

Kenya, Azerbaijan sign energy deal to boost oil, gas and renewables cooperation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 23, 2025

The South Caucasus nation, with a GDP of $81 billion and a per capita income of around $8,000 (World Bank, 2023), has traditionally relied on oil and...

KURA to close part of Nyali’s Links Road for six months starting August 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

As the six-month closure takes effect, residents and regular users of the Nyali section of Links Road are being asked to plan, expect changes, and coo...

Turkana water firm targets landlords to curb 55 per cent revenue loss from unpaid bills, leakages
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

An internal analysis reveals that non-revenue water—water produced but not billed—has exceeded 50 per cent, straining the company’s finances, discoura...

Rironi–Mau Summit Road expansion to start August amid contractor uncertainty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

CS Davis Chirchir told the Senate on Wednesday that the Public-Private Partnership Directorate is still finalising the procurement process and evaluat...

Thika awaits Senate verdict on city status push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who led county officials to present the resolution, remains hopeful that the Senate will approve the request.

Motorists warned of temporary closure on Nairobi’s Jogoo and Nyasa roads for drainage upgrade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

In a notice issued on Monday, KURA announced that the temporary road closure will begin at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, and continue until 11:...

Eastleigh man transforms neglected 13th Street roundabout into flourishing maize farm
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 09, 2025

The unusual urban farm has drawn both admiration for its creativity and concern over its impact on road visibility, igniting a lively debate within th...

Private hospitals warn of health crisis as over 1,400 facilities shut down or downgraded
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The hospitals association warned that the closures are already undermining access to critical healthcare services across the country.

Pension plan uptake soars amid growing awareness among informal workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The CPF Individual Pension Scheme, designed for the self-employed and informal sector, posted notable performance.

Nairobi County govt blames residents for flooding, citing "illegal dumping mindset"
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the habit of throwing garbage from vehicles along road reserves and relying on unli...

Government contractors, suppliers risk ban if not registered on e-procurement portal by July 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

KURA stated that the directive is in line with a presidential order and supports ongoing public finance management reforms aimed at digitising and str...

Uganda unveils herbal remedies for cancer care, eyes clinical trials
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...

Khartoum before the war: The public spaces that held Sudan's capital city together
The Conversation  |  Jun 15, 2025

In Sudan, conflict, displacement, and economic instability have further disrupted governance and reshaped the spatial fabric of urban life.

A father's return to football inspired by his son sparks Eastleigh Airbase team to life
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 14, 2025

After earning a Master’s degree in Geology and becoming an IT specialist, John Gachie could have stayed away from football for good. But when his son...

Affordable housing drive boosted as housing receives Sh128.3 billion in 2025/26 budget
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 12, 2025

Mbadi underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the country’s housing deficit and improving urban infrastructure.

Hospitals threaten to shut surgical theatres over six-month SHIF payment delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

RUPHA has revealed that nearly six months after performing critical surgeries between April and May, many hospitals have yet to receive reimbursements...

Kenya’s hospitals in financial crisis as only 20pc of primary health facilities get full payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

Despite President William Ruto’s public acknowledgement of the issue three months ago, the government has yet to allocate funds to clear the billions...

Azerbaijan opens Nairobi embassy as it marks 20 years of ties with Kenya
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 03, 2025

The embassy, inaugurated on Tuesday, is a visible sign of Azerbaijan's ambitions to strengthen its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa.

What is Hajj? Understanding the sacred journey millions of Muslims make each year
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 03, 2025

The pilgrimage follows a specific set of rituals and is carried out in and around the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

10 years ago Kenya set out to fix gender gaps in education – What’s working and what still needs to be done
The Conversation  |  May 28, 2025

Our study found that Kenya needs to review its teacher education curriculum to make it more gender responsive. Teachers also need more training to fol...

How Eastleigh residents stopped illegal garbage dumping on parts of General Wariungi Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 19, 2025

To discourage loitering and prevent people from sitting on the guardrails, tar has been applied along the entire stretch of the metal barriers. The co...

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