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Court sentences woman to 15 years for laundering Sh155 million to Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 17, 2025

Banadir Regional Court ruled that Nadiifo Hassan Abdiqadir Abdulle channelled the money through her personal bank accounts, disguising illicit transfe...

SHA set to roll out AI-powered system to cross-check prescriptions, says Mwangangi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

CEO Mercy Mwangangi said the tool is not only a strategy to strengthen SHA’s rollout but will also play a key role in protecting patients’ health and...

1,118 clinics suspected of fraud as SHA collections hit Sh70 billion - Mwangangi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Mercy Mwangangi revealed that the authority has already rejected Sh10.7 billion in claims deemed fraudulent out of a total of Sh80 billion submitted b...

Parliament probes secret sale of East Africa Portland Cement shares to Kalahari Cement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

MPs warned that the proposed transfer of nearly 30 per cent of EAPC’s authorised shares was being conducted in secrecy, raising concerns over potentia...

Shakahola trial hears more harrowing testimonies of starvation and abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Government Pathologist Richard Njoroge, who performed post-mortems on four bodies recovered from mass graves in Shakahola, described the grim state of...

CS Duale vows to pay only verified NHIF claims as hospitals threaten strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

In a statement on September 10, RUPHA appealed for immediate settlement of Sh33 billion in NHIF arrears, warning that financial strain has pushed many...

SHA gives hospitals 15 days to verify Sh3 billion flagged claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The missing details include essential attachments such as itemised invoices, claim forms, and patient discharge or case summaries. Without these, the...

Why community vigilance is vital in combating cult killing- Murkomen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The CS pointed to weak community structures, citing the Kenya Alliance of Residents Association (KARA), which he said ought to play a stronger role in...

Kwa Binzaro cult suspects scattered bodies across 400 acres to outwit investigators, court told
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2025

Investigators reported that the 51 days initially granted by the court had been severely undermined by the suspects’ methods, which appeared designed...

Nairobi summit roots for global peace movement
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 15, 2025

The meeting is also seeking to position Kenya as the new epicentre of global peace in spite of the tumultuous period that saw the country witness viol...

Ruto reserves 20 per cent of affordable housing units for teachers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 13, 2025

The President also defended his decision to host teachers at the State House, stressing that the event was not a political gathering but a forum to de...

Cost of sickle cell: How patients are struggling silently with disease burden
Zainab Saidi  |  Sep 14, 2025

As the country marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, patients and doctors are united in their call that awareness is no longer enough. Lower drug costs,...

Families ravaged by tragedy as Kwa Binzaro mass graves reveal grim truth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

The Kwa Binzaro tragedy, much like Shakahola before it, has left families shattered,  parents mourning children, and children left without parents. Fo...

From grief to action: How widow is changing Kenya’s battle against NCDs
Zainab Saidi  |  Sep 13, 2025

As Kenya prepares to roll out front-of-pack labelling within the next year, stories like Esther Apondi’s remind us that behind every statistic is a fa...

Hustler Fund defaulters to lose access to SHA 'Lipa Pole Pole' initiative
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

Wycliffe Oparanya said that Kenyans who have failed to repay Hustler Fund loans will be barred from accessing credit from banks, SACCOs, and other fi...

Three Kwa Binzaro cult suspects granted bond pending investigation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

The trio had been arrested for allegedly selling a five-acre piece of land to the main suspect, Sherleen Temba Anido.

Social Health Authority board appoints four new directors
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 12, 2025

The SHA Board also expressed profound gratitude to staff for their unwavering dedication and support to the interim senior management team during the...

Ex-chief justice Sushila Karki poised to become Nepal’s interim prime minister
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The country has been rocked by its most turbulent week in years, with 34 people killed and more than 1,300 injured in clashes as police tried to stop...

How to make delicious Hawaiian pizza at home for friends and family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 12, 2025

Interestingly, the preference for pineapple on pizza may reflect broader taste habits. People who enjoy it often appreciate contrasting flavours, such...

Government halts overseas medical referrals under SHA to curb abuse by cartels
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The move follows revelations of widespread abuse of the scheme by cartels and unregulated foreign hospitals.

Fraudulent hospitals back online: RUPHA exposes shocking SHA system failure
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 11, 2025

Recently, the SHA suspended 45 health facilities across multiple counties, declaring that they would not be entitled to any benefits under the Social...

Rising Lake Naivasha waters displace 4,000 families as experts warn it is 'ticking time bomb'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

The worst-hit areas include Kihoto, Karagita Landing Beach, and North Lake, where floodwaters have carried raw sewage, industrial waste, and fertilise...

CoG Health Committee Chair urges patients to report doctors sending them to private clinics for profit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

Council of Governors (CoG) Health Committee Chair Muthomi Njuki said the trend is becoming widespread, with some doctors using public hospitals to bui...

Somali intelligence kills Al-Shabaab leader behind presidential convoy attack
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The death of the militant adds to the heavy casualties suffered by the terrorist group this year, following heightened operations that have weakened i...

How hospitals trick inspectors, SHA into paying millions for ghost services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Oluga said some little-known facilities, including those linked to powerful figures, had received millions of shillings for questionable services, a r...

Nepal’s Prime Minister resigns after deadly protests over social media ban
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 09, 2025

The unrest, the worst in decades, erupted after Oli's government imposed a sweeping ban on 26 social media platforms.

MPs sound alarm over severe overcrowding at MTRH
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

Hospital management explained that the facility receives referrals from at least eight counties, including Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Baringo, Trans Nzoia...

Kenya secures Sh958 million refunds for KDF in Somalia amid donor uncertainty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

These funds are provided by the AU and its international partners, particularly the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), to cover the cost...

Government releases Sh4 billion for public servants' medical cover under SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The release of the funds comes after last month, the Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) warned that private hospitals across the country would no longe...

The high cost of waste: Nairobi's landfills and the hidden toll on human health
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 07, 2025

For residents in areas such as Dandora, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo, these are not just eyesores—they are health hazards that slowly and silently erode q...

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