Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that can force emergency intervention, as illustrated by a mother who underwent an emergency C-section at 32 weeks. Antenatal care plays a key role in the early detection and prevention of the condition.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Police Service reports 125 femicide-related cases, with Central region accounting for 31 cases. Of these, 98 cases (78.4 per cent) are before courts while 27 cases (21.6 per cent) remain under active investigation.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested Hussein Issa Baraki along the Garissa–Dadaab Road after spotting him and chasing him through thickets, recovering an Improvised Explosive Device, military-style attire, and two mobile phones from the scene.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has called for a speedy probe into the death of 24-year-old Kiambu National Polytechnic student Brian Njung'e, whose body was found hanging in a police cell at Kiambu Police Station. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the National Police Service owes Kenyans a full explanation and accused the police of denying the family access to the deceased before his death was reported.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 World Health Summit regional meeting in Nairobi concluded with resolutions to strengthen Africa's health systems, including the launch of the African Health Leadership and Management Committee and a Regional Coordinating Centre in Kenya serving 14 countries. Digital transformation and AI were highlighted as key tools to improve patient care and reach underserved populations.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Alexander Muteti at the Milimani High Court ruled that John Matara, the prime suspect in the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu at a South B rental property, has a case to answer following closure of the prosecution's case.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO reports that Ebola has killed 82 people, with suspected deaths potentially reaching 17 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, while about 750 cases remain unconfirmed. Kenya has identified 22 high-risk counties and activated public health emergency response measures including border screening, laboratory diagnostics, and health worker training, though no case has been confirmed in the country.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Digital innovation is reshaping surgical practice and improving patient outcomes. The article features Caroline Wambua, a Makueni resident who suffered from a large goitre for over a decade before receiving surgical intervention.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Pathologists determined that gospel artist Rachael Wandeto died from severe burns covering approximately 85 percent of her body surface area, with complications from the injuries proving fatal. Wandeto was attacked on May 16 in Mwiki, Kasarani, and samples have been collected for further forensic analysis including assessment of whether sexual assault occurred.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's private healthcare outpatient centres are increasingly adopting international accreditation systems like SafeCare to improve patient safety and quality standards as demand for accountable healthcare services rises. Quality improvement programmes assess facilities on infection prevention, patient handling, staff training, and clinical accountability.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Experts at World Metrology Day 2026 commemoration warned that unreliable measurement systems in everyday products like bread, meat, and fuel lead to unfair trade, weak policies, and loss of public trust. Trusted, accurate measurements are essential for sound governance, market fairness, and strengthening economies across health, agriculture, energy, and consumer protection sectors.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Rioters burned isolation tents at a hospital in northeastern Ituri province during an Ebola outbreak, as Congolese communities express fear and anger over the epidemic response and hastily arranged burials. The military deployed to secure funerals after tensions escalated when a 24-year-old man died at the hospital.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-day Mental Wellness Walk and Expo in Kisumu, organised by Go Beyond Limited, is bringing together mental health practitioners, counselors, and wellness organisations for exhibitions, free screening sessions, panel discussions, and fitness activities aimed at normalising conversations around mental health and providing access to wellness services.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital has received new dialysis machines and consumables from NEUSOFT Company to enhance renal care services and reduce patient waiting times. County officials said the equipment would strengthen the hospital's renal unit and improve access to dialysis services.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
More than 300 Ogiek families in Samburet Forest, Kipkelion, Kericho County, say they were forcefully evicted from their ancestral land by individuals they allege are influential politicians. The residents claim they lost homes, livestock, and belongings, and have appealed to the government for intervention after their petitions to the EACC, Office of the President, and Ministry of Interior yielded little action.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Four people have been arrested in two separate operations targeting second-generation illicit alcohol in Nakuru County. Police seized cartons of expired alcoholic drinks and counterfeit stickers bearing KRA and KEBS logos, and recovered litres of chang'aa and ethanol intended for illegal trade.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A family in Kiambu County is demanding an independent investigation into the death of Brian Njunge Ndungu, an architecture student at Kiambu National Polytechnic, who allegedly died by suicide while in custody at Kiambu Police Station under circumstances they describe as suspicious and inconsistent. He had been arrested over theft allegations.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fifty-seven protesters arrested during anti-fuel hike demonstrations in Machakos were released on cash bail of 5,000 shillings each after a court dismissed a defense petition to bar them from pleading. They face charges of road encroachment and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, with 35 entering not guilty pleas.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga visited Ivona Primary School in Chavakali, Vihiga County, for the Maragoli Hills Marathon Free Medical Camp to offer residents essential health services and support the government's push to strengthen primary healthcare and advance Universal Health Coverage.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former Kenya Defence Forces Special Forces officer was arrested in Kayole following an intelligence-led operation in which detectives recovered one round of 9mm ammunition and various military items. He was arraigned at Milimani Law Courts facing charges of possessing ammunition and government stores, which he denied, and was granted a bond of Sh1 million.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Moyale court convicted Sire Dima Bante of performing FGM on three minors in October 2025, sentencing him to a fine of Sh600,000 or three years in prison in default. The ruling reflects Kenya's continued judicial enforcement of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Ministry of Health confirmed three additional Ebola cases, bringing the total to five infections. The new cases include a driver and health worker identified through contact tracing, and a Congolese woman who recently entered from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prompting Kenya to intensify cross-border surveillance.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has called for a full investigation and mandatory public inquest into the death of a 24-year-old architecture student who died while detained at Kiambu Police Station. The student had been arrested on theft allegations, and the LSK cited concerns over family access and lack of disclosure about the circumstances of his death.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight suspects have been arrested and charged following destruction and looting in Kagio town, Kirinyaga County, during a strike called by matatu operators over a fuel price increase. Police say they are pursuing more suspects and recovering stolen items.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives in Meru County have arrested Dennis Kinoti, linked to a gold investment fraud syndicate that defrauded a 61-year-old retired teacher of more than Sh7.5 million between February and April 2026. The suspect was tracked through intelligence-led operations; Safaricom SIM cards and a vehicle believed acquired with crime proceeds were recovered.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
A two-year-old child was rescued in Kiuu, Githurai, after being allegedly abducted three days earlier. CCTV footage captured a 15-year-old girl leading the child away; she told investigators she had been sent to take the child and promised a mobile phone as reward, prompting detectives to suspect the incidents may have been coordinated from the house where the child was found.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The State Department for Children Services reported 10,581 child protection cases between January 2025 and March 2026, with abandonment accounting for 6,820 cases, abductions for 1,952, missing children for 1,636, and trafficking for 173. Nairobi County recorded the highest number of reported cases.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services said the government is intensifying investments in health infrastructure and county healthcare systems to strengthen Universal Health Coverage, including inpatient wings and maternity facilities. He urged Kenyans to register under the Social Health Authority, saying increased enrolment is critical in sustaining healthcare services and strengthening public hospitals.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →