Emily Chebet
143 Articles
Over 100 mothers detained at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital over unpaid bills
The mothers say the bills are far beyond their reach, but the hospital insists it is caught between compassion and sustainability, blaming some of the patients for poor planning and failure to register under SHA that would have sorted their bills.
SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi grilled over Ksh.77M paid to recover debt worth Ksh.13M
The Emmanuel Wangwe-led committee questioned how three law firms were paid Ksh.77 million to recover a Ksh.13 million debt.Social Health Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, who was put on the spot to explain the expenditure, promised to furnish the committee with a full report in...
Soundtracks of farewell: Artists honor the spirit of Raila Odinga in song and dance
Words alone cannot capture the essence of a man who wore many hats. To some, he was ‘Baba,’ a father figure. To others, ‘Agwambo,’ the mystery, the enigma.Artists from across the region, in their own way, continue to use words—the best way they know how. They sing songs of praise, of mourning, of gr...
Outrage in Gatundu after man allegedly beaten to death by police while in custody
Tensions flared in the Kiganjo area after news broke of Njuguna’s death just hours after his arrest, with witnesses claiming he was brutally assaulted and ultimately strangled to death by officers from Kiganjo Police Station who arrested him.
Publishers warn of textbook shortage over Ksh.11.4B Gov't debt
The pioneer competency-based education (CBE) class set to join senior school in January requires 7 million copies of textbooks and literary works.Publishers warn that unless the government clears the outstanding payments, the timely delivery of learning materials could be in jeopardy....
Nairobi health workers stage protests over delayed salaries, threaten to paralyse services
The county government said it had paid two months’ salary today and pledged to clear the pending arrears within one week.The workers, under seven health unions, marched from Jeevanjee Gardens to the Nairobi county offices. They said the delay in salaries has disrupted their lives and those of their...
CS Wahome reveals contentious 4,700-acre land in Maasai Mara irregularly acquired
Speaking when she appeared before the National Assembly Lands Committee, CS Wahome said the land records were questionable.The CS revealed that the land was not surveyed before a certificate of ownership was issued to Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu’s brother, Living...
Siaya County Gov't fires 382 health workers over forged documents
According to the chief executive officer of the county public service board, Wilfred Nyagudi, the revelation follows an audit conducted in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations after more than 500 people complained of unpaid salaries.
First-Year students stranded amid uncertainty over tuition reductions
Although the Ministry of Education assured that the adjustments had been finalized, most universities are still unable to provide clear details on the revised fees, leaving many students uncertain about how much they are required to pay as admissions for new learners begin this week....
PS Bitok says Gov't ready for 100% transition of Grade 9 learners
PS Bitok assured parents that all 1.2 million Grade 9 learners who will sit for their final examinations in October will be placed in senior schools.He said all necessary measures are in place to facilitate the first transition to senior school under the competency-ba...