Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has defended the county's move to transfer hospital deposit accounts to Sidian Bank.Sakaja informed the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations that the shift was motivated by administrative and financial factors.The previous bank had caused delays in processing salaries, making it challenging for the county
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Ruto’s Address Reinforces SHA and Universal Health Coverage Benefits
Oburu Takes Sabbatical Amid ODM Leadership Tensions
The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, Oburu Odinga, has taken a sabbatical leave in order to rest and recharge after a series of heated family and political commitments.The Siaya County Senator has been in the public eye constantly since the passing of his younger brother, the late
Kindiki, Kuria Pause Campaigns to Honour Late Singer Betty Bayo
A sombre atmosphere filled Ndumberi Stadium in Kiambu as thousands gathered to bid farewell to celebrated gospel artist Beatrice Mbugua, widely known as Betty Bayo. The emotional farewell attracted leaders, musicians, church groups, and fans who came together to celebrate her life, faith, and musical legacy. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki temporarily
Rarieda Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing 6-Year-Old Nephew
Residents of Ojelo village in Rarieda, Siaya county, have been left shaken after a six-year-old boy was brutally killed in what began as an ordinary afternoon of children’s play. The tragic incident has stirred grief and disbelief across the community as locals struggle to comprehend how a minor noise disagreement
Sifuna Questions Government Claims on Free Healthcare Under SHA
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has expressed scepticism over the government's assertion that the (SHA) Social Health Authority is functioning smoothly across the country, thereby providing free medical care to Kenyans.On Tuesday during the Senate debate on the Health (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Sifuna questioned why the Ministry of Health was opposing
Kenyan Man Killed in Freak US Highway Accident
Outrage as Hospital Delays Treating Betty Bayo Over Deposit
Outrage as Hospital Delays Treating Betty Bayo Over Deposit. Kenyans are expressing anger and heartbreak after learning that beloved gospel musician Betty Bayo was reportedly denied immediate medical attention because of a hospital deposit requirement. According to close friends, the singer was rushed to a private hospital along Kiambu Road late
Shiru Wa GP Recalls Betty Bayo’s Final Moments in Hospital
Shiru Wa GP has opened up about the heartbreaking final moments of her best friend, Betty Bayo, who passed away recently after a long battle with illness. Speaking during a meeting organized to plan Bayo’s burial, the Murigiti hitmaker shared emotional details about their last conversations and her friend’s
