Nairobi

Nairobi Hospital Shuts Down Rumors With Sh1.5B Upgrade Boom – Unveils East Africa’s First Cardiac Lab

  • August 18, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital’s leadership today dispelled rumors of instability, showcasing Sh1.5 billion in self-funded infrastructure upgrades including East Africa’s first bi-plane cardiac lab and AI-powered CT scanners while resolving a pricing dispute with insurers to protect patient access. Financial & Operational Resilience CEO Felix Osano confirmed all salaries, supplier payments, and investments […]

Nairobi

Two Days of Ikpen’s African Elegance in Nairobi

  • August 18, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka In the vibrant pulse of Nairobi’s creative scene, Ikpen Nigeria’s quietly triumphant luxury fashion house has taken the spotlight for a two-day immersive experience in craftsmanship and cultural storytelling. It all started on Friday evening at The Social House, where an invitation to “leave the ordinary behind” was signed in earthy tones […]

Kenya

Engineers Swing for Change: Ruiru Golf Day Funds Student IEK Memberships

  • August 18, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Over 250 engineers teed off at Ruiru Sports Club for the Institution of Engineers of Kenya’s (IEK) inaugural Engineers Golf Day, raising funds to cover professional membership fees for engineering students nationwide. The event merged sport, mentorship, and networking, drawing senior professionals, academics, and young engineers to back the cause. Breaking Financial […]

Health

Nairobi Hospital Rescinds Price Hike, Reassures Patients After Insurance Standoff

  • August 16, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital has reversed a recent 5% price increase on medical services, ending a tense standoff with major insurance companies that had threatened to disrupt care for thousands of patients. The premier private hospital announced the decision days after several medical insurers suspended services, citing the unexpected tariff adjustments announced on […]

News

Pakistan Secures $1.5 Billion Defense Deal with Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict

  • August 15, 2025
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By Correspondent Pakistan has landed a massive $1.5 billion defense contract with Sudan, marking a major expansion in military cooperation between the two nations. The deal, signed during a high-profile visit by Sudanese Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Al-Tahir Mohamed Al-Awad Al-Amin, includes a wide range of Pakistani-made military hardware. The agreement, reportedly bankrolled by […]

News

Olympians Pedal for Change: Kiwi Athletes Champion Mobility Equity at Kenya’s Tatu City

  • August 15, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka New Zealand’s Paris 2024 Olympians Hamish Legarth (Sprint Kayaking) and Nicole Shields (Track Cycling Silver Medalist) brought their 4,500km East Africa charity cycling tour to Tatu City this week, rallying support for World Bicycle Relief’s mission to bridge mobility gaps in rural communities . The athletes led a community ride through the […]

Health News

AMREF Flying Doctors Soars Again With Emotional “Wings of Courage” Mission

  • August 15, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka AMREF Flying Doctors marked a powerful return to service today with its “Wings of Courage” maiden flight, the first mission since the tragic August 7 crash in Kiambu that claimed six lives, including four crew members. The flight, transporting a critically injured road accident victim from Zanzibar to Belgium, symbolized both resilience […]

Health

Severe Nurse Shortages Undermine Newborn Care in Kenyan Hospitals, Study Reveals

  • August 15, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A groundbreaking study has exposed how severe nurse shortages in Kenyan hospitals are crippling the quality of care for newborns, leaving infants vulnerable and mothers distressed. The Harnessing Innovation in Global Health for Quality Care (HIGH-Q) project, a multi-disciplinary research initiative, found that overstretched nurses in public hospitals can only provide a […]