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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has dismissed claims that whistleblower Andrew Kipkurui Rotich was fired after exposing fraud in the health sector, insisting instead that he remains in employment and has not been locked out of opportunities unfairly. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, SHA Board Chair Dr. Abdi Mohamed clarified that Rotich is […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence linking the use of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) during pregnancy to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. This statement comes amid recent claims by public figures suggesting a potential connection, which the WHO says is unproven and inconsistent with […]
A Kenyan court has directed the government to respond within seven days to a landmark petition filed on behalf of more than 1,000 intersex individuals, highlighting urgent concerns regarding healthcare, education, legal recognition, and protection for one of the country’s most marginalized communities. The petition, filed by lawyers Matiko Mang’era and Eric Keli, alleges that […]
A free medical camp held in Nairobi has revealed deep challenges in Kenya’s reproductive health system, raising concerns about limited access to treatment, high costs, and lack of awareness. The camp, hosted at AAR Hospital, attracted 180 people, and doctors reported that 116 of them were diagnosed with reproductive health conditions. The majority of the […]
President William Ruto has announced that the government will take full responsibility for paying Social Health Authority (SHA) contributions on behalf of 2.2 million Kenyans. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, the President said the initiative targets 558,000 vulnerable households who will now be covered under the SHA sponsorship programme. This, he explained, is part of […]
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is under fire from the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) after the lobby accused him of failing to give a detailed breakdown of how the Social Health Authority (SHA) handled a KSh32 billion payout owed to private hospitals. RUPHA’s sharp response followed a heated exchange on […]
By Edward Lyomu | Mulembe Times | July 15, 2025 Urologists based in Nyahururu town have raised the alarm over an unusual rise in cases of undescended testis (cryptorchidism) among children in Nyandarua and Laikipia Counties, saying the trend points to a possible public health concern that requires urgent attention and community awareness. Speaking at […]
Cancer Tops Death Causes Among Women in 2024 as Pneumonia Remains Leading Male Killer – KNBS Mulembe TimesPublished: July 11, 2025 Cancer overtook all other illnesses to become the leading cause of death among women in Kenya in 2024, while pneumonia remained the top killer among men, according to the newly released Kenya Vital Statistics […]
Mulembe Times | June 30, 2025 Dozens of hospitals in Kenya are under investigation for defrauding SHA of Ksh.100 million through false claims. CS Duale confirms 35 facilities have already been shut down. In what is shaping up to be one of the most explosive healthcare corruption scandals in recent years, dozens of hospitals across […]
10Th May, 2025 1603Hrs Kenya’s nursing workforce has issued a stern warning to the government, rejecting the proposed transfer of their payroll management from the national government to county governments. The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) says it will mobilize a nationwide strike if their salary and employment demands are not urgently addressed. KNUN […]
