Samson Mutua, a 27-year-old delivery rider from Kawangware in Nairobi, has become the first Kenyan to receive the country’s newly introduced long-acting HIV prevention injection. The milestone procedure took place at Riruta Health Centre early in the morning and was witnessed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale as part of
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Babu Owino Denies Uhuru Funding Mwananchi Rallies
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed allegations that former president Uhuru Kenyatta is financing the ongoing Linda Mwananchi political rallies, insisting the movement relies solely on contributions from its members and supporters. His remarks come as tensions continue to simmer within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking amid the growing
Mixed Reactions as Coast General Hospital CEO is Suspended
The suspension of Coast General Hospital's Chief Executive Officer has sparked heated debate within Kenya's medical community, drawing both criticism and cautious support from healthcare workers and observers. Doctors at the facility have strongly condemned the decision, describing it as disruptive to hospital operations and demoralising to staff. "This suspension comes
Kindiki Braves Rain While Addressing Nakuru Residents
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stood firm in heavy rain as he addressed residents of Mahi Mahiu in Naivasha, Nakuru County, declining an umbrella and insisting that leaders must share in the experiences of the people they serve. As aides attempted to shield him from the downpour, the DP waved them
Kenya’s LMIC Status Deepens Health Sector Debt Crisis
For years, Kenya has proudly embraced its designation as a "Lower Middle-Income Country" (LMIC). However, within the health sector, this classification increasingly appears more as a burden than a boon, driving the nation deeper into debt. A recent report from the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the
Yaytseslav’s Real Estate Boss Breaks Silence
Yaytseslav Truhov, a Russian national whose street approach videos have gone viral, remains at the centre of online debate after clips showed him meeting women in malls and later hosting them at his home. The footage, reportedly captured using smart glasses, shows him striking up conversations, asking for contacts and
Nangina ward partners with Swedish in bid to realize development
Hon Johnstone Bwire Makabwa of Nangina ward has signed an agreement with Gothenburg technical college in Sweden in bid to ensure Nangina residents realize development. Yesterday they oversaw the repair of Sirekeresi liftpump which for a long time has not been operational. This repair will see to it that the water
Alcohol Abuse and Liver Damage: A Kenyan Man’s Warning Story
Do you recall the times when you visited entertainment venues with friends, often feeling out of place for not consuming alcohol? Your friends would enthusiastically describe the sensations of a drink, commonly referred to as ‘kamnyweso’, urging you to take a sip. Before long, you might find yourself graduating from
Ruto’s SHA Struggles as Kenyans Bypass Primary Healthcare
President Ruto’s ambitious Social Health Authority (SHA) faces increasing challenges as patients increasingly seek larger hospitals, highlighting significant weaknesses in Kenya’s primary healthcare system and jeopardizing the sustainability of the new health financing model.Although SHA is legally mandated and integral to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda, recent analyses reveal substantial
Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71 from Pulmonary Embolism
Award-winning actress Catherine O'Hara passed away from a pulmonary embolism, as revealed by her death certificate.O'Hara's life ended on January 30 in a Santa Monica hospital at the age of 71. The death certificate indicated that, in addition to the blood clot in her lungs, rectal cancer served as the