Mary Muoki
121 Articles
I will not be cowed or intimidated: Wamatangi says over EACC raid
Speaking to the press outside EACC headquarters, the defiant governor dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.
Kenya faces looming vaccine crisis as stocks dwindle amid funding shortfall
The country requires Ksh.1.5 billion to Ksh.1.6 billion to replenish its vaccine supplies. The situation has prompted Kenya Women Parliamentarians (KEWOPA) to push for the government to prioritize immunization programs in the national budget.
SHA to settle monthly hospital claims by 14th, Duale pledges as he takes over Afya House
Duale pledged to ensure all system hitches with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) are addressed and to expedite pending and perennial human resource matters under the ministry.
Healthcare crisis looms as faith-based hospitals warn of shutdown over SHA debts
Nairobi Diocese Archbishop Philip Anyolo has announced that all faith-based hospitals in the country may shut down due to pending SHA debts.Archbishop Anyolo says the non-payment of pending bills cripples the hospitals and they’re no longer able to continue operating...
Funding crisis threatens Kenya’s progress in TB fight
As Kenya joins the rest of the world in marking World TB Day, stakeholders warn that without urgent intervention, progress made in fighting the disease could be undone.
Healthcare services paralyzed in Kajiado as nurses down tools
The referral hospital, the largest in Kajiado County, now stands nearly deserted. Empty hallways and wards serve as a stark reminder of the strike's impact, with silence echoing through the facility. Most patients have been discharged, leaving only one critically ill patient who remains unable to mo...
Eight injured in fresh clashes at Kisii-Transmara border over cattle theft
The long-standing conflict, driven by recurring livestock disputes, escalated into violence as rival groups engaged in battle using bows and arrows. In response, security agencies convened a crisis meeting on Monday with representatives from both factions in an effort to restore peace....
'TikTok High Court' storms church after pastor accused of sexual misconduct
Chaos erupted at Christ Impact Church in Ruiru, Kiambu County, on Sunday when an enraged mob stormed the sanctuary, demanding the arrest of the pastor over alleged sexual misconduct.The protesters, identifying themselves as local TikTokers, accused the cleric of engaging in suspicious activities wit...
Health experts blame gov't over SHA failure, say rollout was rushed
Dr Mutakha Kangu, a health advisor to the Council of Governors, says the government mismanaged the transition and rushed the rollout before putting in place important transitional frameworks.
Chaos as Nairobi MCAs come to near blows at KICC
The disagreement stemmed from frustrations over leadership within the Nairobi County Assembly, with several MCAs accusing Majority Leader Peter Imwatok of silencing their voices on critical issues.