Dr. Connie Ongeti, a senior radiologist at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), has secured a prestigious international research grant to lead a groundbreaking study focused on stroke prevention in children with sickle cell disease. She received this award from the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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Ultrasound Delays Putting Pregnant Women and Cancer Patients at Risk, Sonographers Warn
Healthcare professionals decry staffing shortages, equipment breakdowns, and growing backlogs as patients face prolonged waits for critical diagnostic services. Prolonged delays in accessing ultrasound services are putting pregnant women and cancer patients at significant risk, sonographers have warned, as public health facilities across the country grapple with staffing shortages, equipment breakdowns,
Herman Manyora Charged in Nairobi Hospital Tender Fraud Case
Political analyst Herman Manyora faces charges of cheating under Section 315 of the Penal Code. Allegations suggest that he fraudulently acquired Sh516,000 in a Nairobi Hospital tender deal.On Wednesday, Manyora appeared before Magistrate Paul Mutai at the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied the charges. The court subsequently released him
Orengo Urges Tuju to Stay Put Even in Police Custody
Siaya Governor James Orengo has encouraged the embattled former Cabinet Secretary, and Jubilee Party former Secretary General, Raphael Tuju to continue fighting for his health following a hospital visit on Wednesday. Tuju fell ill while in police custody on Monday, having been forcibly placed into a car during his arrest.
Kuria Muchiru, Britam Chairman, Dies After Brief Illness
Kuria Muchiru, the esteemed chairman of the Britam Group Board, has passed away, a loss that reverberated through corporate circles following the announcement made by the company’s management on Friday.In a public notice, Britam Holdings PLC expressed its sorrow, stating, "The Britam Board of Directors and Management is saddened to
Heavy Rains Forecast Across Kenya During Idd Weekend
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide alert warning of heavy rainfall expected over the Idd-ul-Fitr weekend, urging Kenyans to remain cautious as adverse weather conditions persist into early next week. According to the forecast, rainfall is set to intensify from Friday through Monday before easing slightly on Tuesday. However,
Nyeri Crackdown: Govt Moves to Reduce Bars Over Alcohol Abuse
The government has introduced a proposal to reduce the number of bars in certain areas of Nyeri as part of its strategy to combat widespread alcoholism.Nyeri County Commissioner Josphat Biwott emphasized that this initiative aims to limit the growth of drinking establishments that have transformed some towns into continuous drinking
Eric Omondi Launches Boat Rescue Amid Nairobi Floods
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping residents affected by ongoing floods in Nairobi, as heavy rains continue to disrupt daily life and claim lives. The move comes shortly after the Kenya Meteorological Department warned that several regions across the country will experience increased rainfall
Kakamega to Deworm 4 Million Learners in One-Day Campaign
The Kakamega government will deworm over four million learners in a one-day campaign next Wednesday. This initiative targets children aged two to 15 in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and primary schools. It aims to combat neglected tropical diseases and soil-transmitted helminths, commonly known as worms, to enhance health
Deadly Nairobi Floods Renew Calls for Long-Term Solutions
Severe flooding in Nairobi has once again raised urgent questions about the city’s long-standing drainage problems after dozens of people lost their lives following heavy rainfall earlier this month. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, the country had already received warnings about saturated soils and the likelihood of floods as