•Stakeholders Hail the Move as ‘Strategic’ to Bolster Healthcare Reforms In a pivotal development for Kenya’s healthcare landscape, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe Leserian has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the nation’s premier referral facility. The announcement, made on August 18, 2025, by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, […]
•The Appointment Has Been Hailed As a New Era of Excellence in Kenyan Healthcare In a landmark announcement, Dr. Zeinab Gura Roka, ndc (K), has been confirmed as the substantive Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), marking a pivotal moment for one of Kenya’s premier healthcare institutions. Following a […]
On the fateful night of August 4, 1991, the luxury cruise ship Oceanos sailed into maritime history—not for its opulence or scenic voyages along South Africa’s rugged Wild Coast, but for an extraordinary tale of human courage, quick thinking, and unlikely heroism. Caught in a ferocious storm, the ship began to falter, taking on water […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a resolute move to restore integrity and transparency to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced sweeping reforms, including a crackdown on thousands of ghost workers and the reinstatement of 316 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) graduates wrongfully excluded from internship placements. The announcements, made […]
In a landmark achievement for Lamu County’s healthcare system, King Fahd Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, a minimally invasive surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant step forward in providing advanced medical care to residents of Lamu, reducing the need for costly referrals to urban centers […]
In the arid heart of Chari, Isiolo County, Kenya, a single natural spring, Kuro Mume, stands as a beacon of hope and survival for both wildlife and pastoralist communities during the region’s punishing dry seasons. As climate change intensifies droughts across the Horn of Africa, this vital water source has become an indispensable refuge, drawing […]
In a heartfelt plea, patients living with sickle cell disease in Kenya are calling on the government to subsidize the cost of hydroxyurea, a critical medication used to manage the debilitating symptoms of this chronic condition. The appeal highlights the financial strain faced by many patients, particularly those from low-income households, who struggle to afford […]
In a powerful testament to the transformative potential of rehabilitation, Emmanuel Kirapash, a man who spent over two decades behind bars, has been granted a second chance at life. Recently pardoned by President William Ruto through the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee, Kirapash’s story sheds light on the challenges of incarceration, the value of prison […]
In a sweeping move to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in partnership with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), has closed 728 non-compliant health facilities and downgraded 301 others. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to digitize healthcare services, enhance accountability, […]
Kenyan students have once again demonstrated their growing dominance in the global tech arena by securing top honors at the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition 2024/2025 finals. The event, held in Shenzhen, China, saw Team Kenya emerge as a powerhouse of innovation and computing excellence, earning accolades that underscore the country’s rising influence in the international […]
