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  Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has made history once again by successfully performing Kenya’s first pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP), a landmark procedure that signals major progress in the country’s specialized medical care. This groundbreaking operation, previously only done on adults, now opens new possibilities for infants born with BBPP, a debilitating condition caused by nerve damage during childbirth. The injury often results in partial or total loss of movement in one of the baby’s arms. Through intricate surgery, doctors can repair the damaged nerves and potentially restore the child’s arm function. Dr. Ferdinand Nang’ole, a consultant plastic
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  Jerusha Muthoni, a beneficiary of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has publicly refuted allegations that she is a mere prop used by the government. Muthoni, who received a house from President William Ruto, addressed these claims on Tuesday. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru, Muthoni acknowledged that some Kenyans were accusing her of being manipulated by the government to sway public opinion. She also noted the circulation of photos of other women meeting the President, falsely identified as her, to further these misleading narratives. “Some people say that the President walks with me in Kisii. Some say that
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  The Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has directed blogger Michael Oduor, popularly known as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh3 million in general damages for defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO, Wilfred Nyagudi. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Magistrate Jacob Mkala found Michael guilty of publishing defamatory content against Nyagudi on social media platforms. In addition to the general damages, the court ordered him to pay an extra Ksh300,000 in exemplary damages. Michael is also required to immediately delete all offensive posts including memes, images, and defamatory statements from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. The case stemmed from a series
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  Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered blogger Michael Oduor, better known online as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh 3 million in general damages after failing to prove explosive claims of hiring scandals inside the county government. Resident Magistrate Jacob Mkala delivered the verdict on Tuesday, tacking on a further Ksh 300,000 in exemplary damages and instructing the blogger to scrub every offending meme, image, and post from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts. Mkala ruled that Ochieng’s 2024 posts accusing Public Service Board CEO Wilfred Nyagudi of nepotism and corruption were “wholly unsubstantiated,” adding that the blogger supplied “no credible evidence”
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  Renowned Kenyan televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has tragically died following a road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu – Bondo highway. The incident involved three vehicles: Deya’s Toyota Noah, a Moi University bus, and a Siaya County government vehicle. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, preliminary police reports indicate that Deya lost control of his vehicle, veering into the path of the university bus. In an attempt to avoid a head-on collision, the bus swerved and overturned, after which Deya’s vehicle collided with the county government vehicle. “Deya died on the spot. Two passengers in his
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  President William Ruto has said that his eyes are on the prize and no one…
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  Rigathi Gachagua has reminded Kenyans of his earlier warning of a plot to allegedly kill…
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  Following this incident, the Inspector General of the National Police Service ordered the immediate arrest and arraignment of the officer involved. The said police officer has since been arrested,” Nyagah stated. Read More

  MPs are probing a wide range of alleged ethical breaches and rights violations dating back several decades, raising concerns over BATUK’s adherence to military protocol and international human rights standards. Read More