A senior hospital administrator in Kakamega County has been arraigned in court over an alleged scheme to siphon millions from the Social Health Authority (SHA), deepening concerns over systemic fraud in Kenya’s healthcare financing system. The hospital director is accused of unlawfully obtaining approximately Ksh2.5 million by submitting what investigators describe as falsified medical claims. […]
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a stern warning to Kenyans over counterfeit cancer medications circulating globally, cautioning that these falsified drugs contain no active ingredients and pose severe risks to patients. In a statement released on 31 December 2025, the board revealed that fake versions of IBRANCE, a widely used breast cancer […]
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has issued a stern warning to Kenyans over the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, particularly during the festive season when cases of stomach-related illnesses tend to rise. Speaking to the press, Muthoni cautioned members of the public against the growing habit of self-medication, noting that many people rush to purchase […]
Ripe bananas are one of nature’s simplest yet most powerful foods. Easily found in markets and homes, this humble fruit delivers remarkable health benefits when eaten regularly. Affordable and convenient, bananas prove that good nutrition does not have to be expensive or complicated. To start with, one of the greatest benefits of ripe bananas is […]
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is currently recovering in hospital after undergoing head surgery, following injuries he sustained during the chaotic incidents that erupted around the Kasipul by-election. The violence, which broke out amid tensions between competing political supporters, left several people injured and raised serious concerns about the security measures in place during […]
The government has moved swiftly to curb the rising misuse of Viagra drug following reports that deaths linked to the drug have doubled in recent months. In a statement issued on Monday, December 22, the Ministry of Health announced new measures to regulate the sale of Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra or the Blue Pill, […]
When news broke of the death of Cyrus Shakhalaka Jirongo on the morning of 13 December 2025, Kenya lost one of its most distinctive – and divisive – public figures. A man whose life was marked by undisputed generosity, bold politics, varied business interests, and contentious finances, Jirongo’s story reveals much about Kenya’s political and […]