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Woman named prime suspect in Kwa Binzaro deaths as 11 arrested, 13 bodies exhumed so far
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 25, 2025

She added that detectives are also seeking to establish how the woman acquired the land in question, which is part of Chakama Ranch.

Shakahola Horror: How children were forced to starve, 'prepared to meet Jesus'
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 25, 2025

At Shakahola, he said, children were the first to be starved, followed by women and the elderly. Burials were carried out secretly but celebrated as w...

45 more health facilities to be deregistered as ministry uncovers widespread fraud in hospitals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

The CS cited examples, including Nabuala Hospital in Bungoma, which falsified claims for multiple Caesarean sections on the same patient within days,...

What should Trump’s policy towards Somalia be?
Faisal Roble  |  Aug 24, 2025

Somalia’s longest coastline in Africa, along the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, is a valuable strategic commodity to global security. Stabilising...

RUPHA raises alarm as ghost hospitals siphon millions of shillings in SHA claims
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 24, 2025

Investigations have linked the scheme to Nicholas, a former claims officer at a leading hospital in Kisii, and Oyaro, an anaesthetist from Homa Bay. T...

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir calls for unity to solve land crisis
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 24, 2025

The county is home to some of the highest numbers of land cases filed in Kenyan courts, many stemming from colonial-era allocations and subsequent tra...

Silent crisis of self-medication and gaps in SHA services for patients with chronic illnesses
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 23, 2025

Self-medication poses serious risks. Without proper diagnosis, people often take the wrong drugs or doses, which can worsen their illness or cause har...

Four more bodies exhumed in Kwa Binzaro, pathologist says graves scattered, victims buried naked
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2025

Four bodies were exhumed on Friday from three graves at Kwa Binzaro village in Kilifi County, bringing the total number of bodies recovered to nine si...

SHA denies wiring Sh20 million to ghost hospital in Homa Bay, confirms payment to Nyandiwa Level 4
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

In a statement on Friday, SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi described the reports as misleading and damaging, insisting that Nyandiwa has be...

Six fan zones set up in Mombasa ahead of Harambee Stars' clash with Madagascar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the fan zones are located at Changamwe Grounds in Changamwe, Uwanja wa Mbuzi in Nyali, Mama Ngina Waterfront...

Five bodies exhumed in Kwa Binzaro as mass graves probe intensifies in Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 21, 2025

Government Pathologist Dr Richard Njoroge appealed to families who have missing relatives to report to the Red Cross desk set up at Malindi District H...

Hospitals get Sh3.4 billion boost as SHA settles insurance claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2025

SHA also moved to clarify concerns raised on social media about funds directed to some hospitals. It revealed that Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital received...

Africa lagging in designating ISIL, al-Qaeda entities, UN expert reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

In August 2019, Kenya's push to have the al-Shabaab terror group designated failed at the United Nations Security Council following strong opposition...

Absa launches women-only Islamic bank account to spur financial inclusion
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 20, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya Chief Finance Officer Yusuf Omari said Sultanah is built for the visionary business woman that wants to bank ethically while meeting t...

Ex-Somali Presidents condemn President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration over deadly land evictions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The statement comes after at least 20 people, most of them civilians, were killed last week in fierce clashes between Somalia’s security forces and re...

Kenya launches Islamic finance association to unlock growth in Sharia-compliant banking
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 19, 2025

Spearheaded by Absa Bank, the new umbrella body seeks to close regulatory and operational gaps that have long slowed the sector’s growth.

Somali Forces kill over 100 Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle region
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 19, 2025

The attacks were conducted using precision airstrikes, followed by a ground advance from Danab units to secure control and confirm the impact.

Lagdera MP demands action as health facilities defy Ruto’s free outpatient care directive
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

Abdikadir's remarks come after President William Ruto issued a stern warning to public health centres still demanding payment for outpatient care, str...

Garissa residents set to benefit as Balambala Hospital goes digital
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 16, 2025

The launch coincided with a three-day free medical and surgical camp, which provided consultations, wellness check-ups, and health education to nearly...

Three charged in Nairobi for posing as SHA officials to defraud patient’s family
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 16, 2025

The three are accused of fraudulently obtaining Sh239,400 from John Kariuki between June 19 and 20, 2025.

Why Kenya is seeking external support for counter-terrorism operations in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 16, 2025

General Langley commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for their sacrifices and continued contributions, particularly in Somalia, highlighting their...

11 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior leader, killed in airstrike
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 16, 2025

Somalia has revealed that counter terrorism operations done in collaboration with AFRICOM have seen more than twenty successful joint strikes conducte...

Audit reveals Sh955 million collected by hospitals not deposited in county accounts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

The money, generated from patient fees, pharmacy sales, laboratory services, outpatient visits, and inpatient care, was supposed to be deposited into...

Nairobi Hospital suspends fee hike after insurance pushback
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 16, 2025

Leading insurance companies had temporarily suspended services at the hospital, citing a sharp increase in treatment costs that followed the hospital’...

13 more graves found in Kwa Binzaro as death toll rises amid cult fears
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

The grim discovery brings the total number of graves identified in the area to 21, following weeks of reports about unexplained disappearances believe...

Woman killed, daughter injured in Mandera explosion near Kenya-Somali border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

Following the tragedy, residents held a protest at Border Point One, urging President William Ruto to intervene and relocate Jubbaland forces reported...

Counties urged to ditch costly overseas benchmarking tours amid fiscal constraints
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 15, 2025

Keprecon Chief Executive Director Fred Were underscored the urgency of investing directly in health systems instead of spending millions on internati...

Private hospitals give Duale two weeks to settle NHIF arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) said the government had failed to honour President William Ruto’s March 5 directive to...

Shakahola survivors detail horrors of starvation, brutality in court
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

His followers were instructed to fast without food or water until death. The chilling plan, they testified, had an order: children first, then women,...

Kenya’s primary healthcare crisis: Patients struggle despite ‘free’ treatment, SHA registration
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 14, 2025

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed widespread confusion over whether “free” primary healthcare truly includes diagnostic tests and essential...

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