Sifuna sounds alarm over health crisis after Senate findings expose struggling hospitals
The findings highlight overcrowded maternity wards with multiple mothers sharing beds, understaffed facilities, and dilapidated mortuaries in several counties
The findings highlight overcrowded maternity wards with multiple mothers sharing beds, understaffed facilities, and dilapidated mortuaries in several counties
The coalition said the government's approach to the issue had been marked by secrecy and inadequate public engagement at a time when citizens expected clear communication and reassurance.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to conduct the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16, 2026.
The senator pointed to recent flooding incidents in Nairobi County as evidence of the looming danger, noting that residents had already been killed, homes destroyed, and families stranded.
He died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones, his family said in a statement.
The world’s soccer organization is promising the 2026 World Cup to be “the biggest and most exciting edition of the tournament to date” with 104 matches across 16 different cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The Kahawa Anti-Terrorism Court convicted three suspects—Musharaf Abdala, Mohamed Ali Abikar and Joseph Juma Odhiambo—over an escape from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison between 14 and 15 November 2021. Sentencing is scheduled for 18 June 2026.
The disclosure comes months after teachers were moved from a privately managed medical insurance arrangement to SHA, a transition that has continued to attract criticism over increased costs and reduced benefits.
Karua questioned the scale of government spending on official travel and accompanying delegations, arguing that the current approach is unsustainable and disconnected from public needs
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Mbae claimed that key education and inspection authorities should be held accountable, pointing to what he describes as blocked emergency exits, poor institutional supervision, and delayed accountability mechanisms.
The slogan "Mimi ndiye Sifuna" has become particularly popular among young people, especially Gen Z voters, helping boost his profile beyond his traditional support base.
The law introduces clear protections for patients, spelling out their rights to safe and quality care, treatment from qualified professionals, informed consent, access to medical information, dignity, fairness, and involvement in treatment decisions.
New official data shows public debt rose by Sh533 billion between December and March, increasing from Sh12.29 trillion to Sh12.83 trillion during the period.
The Kenyan sprinter has run sub-10 seconds five times this season, apart from his season opener in Stellenbosch at the Cape Milers Club on April 11, where he clocked 10.10.
Omenya said the problem is widespread and not limited to a few schools, pointing to a system where safety standards are either weak or poorly enforced across the boarding education sector.
Preliminary checks carried out with relevant authorities pointed to damage within the school compound. Reported destruction included broken window panes in the main hall, library, classrooms and science laboratories, as well as damage to several CCTV cameras.
Despite outlining its mandate, the Council was required to respond to issues highlighted by the Auditor-General. Members of the committee questioned officials over documentation gaps and expenditure matters flagged in the audit, while also seeking clarification on the institution’s financial controls.
The convictions follow a lengthy legal process arising from fraudulent payments made between September 19 and October 7, 2016
Not all lawmakers agreed that boarding schools were solely to blame. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo said the tragedies reflected wider problems in society and should not be viewed only through the lens of school management.
The United States government has maintained that no exposed citizens will be returned home for treatment.
The project, which involves the establishment of a 50-bed quarantine and treatment facility at an air force base in Nanyuki, has sparked concern among Kenyans who question the country's preparedness to manage a possible Ebola outbreak and safeguard public health.
President Ruto and the First Lady will be formally received at a welcoming ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on June 10 before the two heads of state hold official talks.
The State argued that releasing the suspects now could interfere with the ongoing investigation, especially given the wide public attention the case has attracted and the circulation of CCTV footage linked to the incident.
For the November 2026 series, institutional candidates, including those taking Business Single and Group subjects, will register from July 6 to September 11, 2026.
IEBC also clarified that it will not offer financial support to observers or media practitioners during the electoral process, stating that it "does not pay election observers and media practitioners."
According to PS Mang’eni, the original rollout plan was adjusted after the overwhelming number of applicants led to a shift from phased distribution to a nationwide selection process. The change followed consultations involving President William Ruto and officials from the World Bank.
So far, two patients have recovered and been discharged from treatment centres. However, one death has been recorded since the outbreak was confirmed, adding urgency to ongoing response measures by health teams.
According to the petition, about 242 acres were set aside for the establishment of Kapkagaron Technical Secondary School, while LR No. 6053, measuring 440 acres, was meant to settle squatters who had no land.
The Deputy President said data is an integral part of the socio-economic transformation agenda which makes the core of the government’s development objectives.
The Commission presented its position before the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee during deliberations on Public Petition No. 18 of 2025 concerning road reserve boundaries and protection of ancestral land in Gitei Village, Kiambu County.