Mary Muoki
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Deadly gum-cutting practice claims lives of infants in Makueni
For generations, “gum cutting,” as it is known locally, was performed under the belief that it hastened the sprouting of milk teeth and relieved symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and vomiting — ailments often wrongly attributed to teething.
University students threaten to join lecturers' strike in 24 hours
The students lament that the ongoing strike by university dons has left them idle and unattended in classrooms, expressing concern that prolonged industrial action will affect their academic calendars.
High Court declares detention of dead bodies over medical bills unlawful
In a decision that is expected to reshape hospital policy and strengthen patient rights across the country, Justice Nixon Sifuna ordered Mater Hospital to immediately release the body of the late Caroline Nthangu Tito, which had been held for nearly two months over a Ksh 3.3 million bill....
Outrage as mothers detained at Thika hospital over unpaid maternity bills
A viral video now shows new mothers allegedly detained at Thika Level 5 Hospital for failing to clear maternity charges, reigniting debate over Kenya’s troubled health financing system.
RUPHA directs private hospitals to serve SHA beneficiaries on cash basis only
In a notice issued on Sunday, RUPHA said the move, effective Monday, September 22, was prompted by delayed and unsettled payments from SHA, which it said had made it unsustainable for hospitals to continue offering services on credit.
Relief for university students as HELB assures of enough funds
According to official data, Ksh.26.1 billion has already been disbursed to university students, and Ksh.7.9 billion to TVET trainees in the 2024/2025 cycle.
Four counties in emergency phase as 2 million people facing food shortage
Experts warn the situation could worsen unless urgent action is taken to alleviate it, with the number expected to rise to seven million in the last quarter of the year, owing to projected below-average rainfall during the October–December period.
Witnesses link KWS rangers to missing fisherman’s disappearance
Appearing before Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibelion, prosecution witness Michael Rono—currently serving a four-year jail term for illegal fishing—told the Nakuru court that at least six fishermen were assaulted by KWS rangers on the same day Odhiambo vanished.
Ruto calls for immediate hiring of UHC staff on permanent, pensionable terms
In what appears to be disagreement with a deal reached between the Ministry of Health and the CoG, to retain the workers on SRC salary scale until June next year, the President urged the two levels of government to end the impasse and expedite the process....
Gov’t shelves transfer of payroll for 7,400 UHC staff to counties
UHC workers can now heave a sigh of relief, after the Ministry of Health and the CoG reached a consensus on the transition plan.For the next 10 months, the over 7,000 workers will receive their pay from the Ministry of Health, on new enhanced terms beginning in September.