16 h. ago Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death

The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to leukaemia. Now, Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, Bayo’s mother, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through Omenke Andeje & Company Advocates, seeking an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The family suspects foul play in the demise of the ‘11th Hour’ hitmaker. The post Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 4-Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced. According to a family spokesperson, Wanjau, reportedly fell ill on Sunday while in Machakos, experiencing sudden pain in one of his legs. Relatives took him to hospital the following day. He had been […] The post Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenya Strengthens Fight Against Respiratory Diseases With Launch of Advanced Bronchoscopy Training at KNH

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 25 — Kenya has taken a major step in boosting its capacity to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases with the launch of an Advanced Bronchoscopy Training Programme at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The three-day specialist training, unveiled on Tuesday by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, is a collaboration […] The post Kenya Strengthens Fight Against Respiratory Diseases With Launch of Advanced Bronchoscopy Training at KNH appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago President Ruto Warns Hospitals Hiding Maternal Mortality Data

President William Ruto has issued a firm warning to hospitals that fail to submit accurate reports on maternal and child deaths occurring within their facilities. He insisted that the government will no longer tolerate health institutions that conceal or alter such critical data. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, November 19, the President announced that every public and private hospital must now submit real-time data to the newly established Digital Health Authority (DHA). The DHA will act as the central hub for tracking all maternal and newborn deaths nationwide. Ruto pointed to worrying national statistics from the KDHS 2022, The post President Ruto Warns Hospitals Hiding Maternal Mortality Data appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago National hospitals receive 8 WHO ambulances to aid maternal health

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — Kenya’s national referral hospitals have received eight fully equipped emergency ambulances from the World Health Organization (WHO) to aid the country’s emergency response and maternal health systems. The ambulances—part of a broader 14-unit consignment handed over to President William Ruto at State House Nairobi on Wednesday—will strengthen ambulance coverage for […] The post National hospitals receive 8 WHO ambulances to aid maternal health appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Ruto hails WHO partnership as he receives 14 donated ambulances

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 — President William Ruto has hailed the partnership between Kenya and the World Health Organization(WHO), saying it has gone a long way in the development of the health sector.  “Kenya and WHO have stood together through outbreaks, pandemics and recoveries, and forged a partnership defined not just by projects, but by […] The post Ruto hails WHO partnership as he receives 14 donated ambulances appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Twist in KNH Murder Case After Conflicting Reports on Suspect’s Mental State

A new psychiatric report has thrown into uncertainty the Kenyatta National Hospital murder case, finding that the main suspect, Kennedy Kalombotole, is mentally unfit to stand trial or instruct a lawyer. The latest report contradicts the earlier one from Mbagathi Hospital, issued just two months ago, which had declared him fit to face trial. Presiding Justice Diana Kavedza, who heard the case Thursday, November 13, said the court ordered the mental assessment following conflicting medical opinions. State prosecutor Gikui Gichuhi confirmed that Kalombotole had undergone a second assessment as directed. Justice Kavedza said she received two reports; one prepared by The post Twist in KNH Murder Case After Conflicting Reports on Suspect’s Mental State appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Catholic Bishops warn of crisis as NHIF, SHA arrears cripple Mission Hospitals

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — Catholic bishops have raised alarm over crippling delays in the payment of arrears owed to mission hospitals by the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and its successor, the Social Health Authority (SHA), warning that the prolonged financial strain now threatens the survival of faith-based health facilities across the country. […] The post Catholic Bishops warn of crisis as NHIF, SHA arrears cripple Mission Hospitals appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago Isiolo South MP Bidu Mohamed is dead. He served as Isiolo’s inaugural Speaker

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 — Isiolo South Member of Parliament Tubi Bidu Mohamed has died while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced on Tuesday evening. In a formal communication to the House under Standing Order 42(2), Speaker Wetang’ula described the passing of the first-term legislator, who was elected on […] The post Isiolo South MP Bidu Mohamed is dead. He served as Isiolo’s inaugural Speaker appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago How Kenyan hospitals are drawing patients from across Africa

How Kenyan hospitals are drawing patients from across Africa  Daily Nation

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