Also known as: JOOTRH
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital — Teaching and referral hospital in Kisumu that has reduced monthly patient deaths and is being developed as a Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease.
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… gang hacked a man with a machete on Thursday night after he intervened during robbery of a woman in the estate.The victim was rushed to Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital in a critical conditionHe was later transferred to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital …
Police arrest 40 suspects over robbery with violence in Homa BayThe Standard
… As the baby’s condition worsened, doctors at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu discovered that the newborn had developed acute kidney injury (AKI), a potentially fatal condition in which the kidneys suddenly stop functioning properly. …
Medical milestone as 17-day-old baby undergoes lifesaving dialysis in KisumuThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterPatients say recent changes at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) have made care increasingly unaffordable.According to advocates, consultation fees that previously stood at Sh50 have risen to Sh500 following the hospital's t …
Sickle cell patients in Kisumu push for affordable care and inclusionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe national government has announced plans to transform Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) into a Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease in Africa, as part of efforts to improve care and quality of life for thousands of patients …
JOOTRH set to become Africa's sickle cell centre of excellenceCitizen Digital
… The officers visited the rooms where some of the mentally ill patients were allegedly detained and took them into a standby ambulance, which was later driven to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). …
Controversial preacher John Pesa to be buried in church compound next weekThe Standard
… At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), clinicians report a steady rise in hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, with preeclampsia among the most common and severe.Dr Paul Odira, a resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, explains th …
Why antenatal care remains best defence against preeclampsiaCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya Jun 3 – Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu has activated emergency preparedness measures, including isolation units, staff training and enhanced surveillance systems, amid growing concerns over the risk of Ebola spreading into K …
JOOTRH Activates Ebola Emergency Preparedness Measures Amid Uganda Outbreak FearsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Matungu MP David Aoko Were addresses the Press at the JOOTRH morgue in Kisumu, on May 24, 2026. …
Former MP's son murdered by assailants riding on a motorcycleCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya, May 6 – A sharp decline in patient deaths at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is being attributed to major investments in specialized care, modern equipment, and staffing. …
Deaths Drop at JOOTRH as Investments in Specialized Care Pay OffThe Standard
… We normally go to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment,” she says. …
Mothering with chronic health challenges: Why caregivers need supportTwo Technical University of Mombasa students died in a head-on collision between a university bus and a salon car on the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway at around 12:30pm on Friday. Amateur footage shows students dangerously seated on top of the moving bus and hanging from windows moments before the crash; 32 others were injured.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Technical University of Mombasa students died in a head-on collision between a university bus and a salon car on the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway at around 12:30pm on Friday. Amateur footage shows students dangerously seated on top of the moving bus and hanging from windows moments before the crash; 32 others were injured.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A bus carrying Technical University of Mombasa students from a funeral convoy overturned near Ahero after the driver swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle, killing two students and injuring 29 others. Some injured students have been discharged, while others remain hospitalized.
8 August 2026 · Capital News →
A bus ferrying mourners in a funeral procession for a late Technical University of Mombasa student leader crashed near Awasi in Kisumu, killing two students and injuring several others. 17 students were admitted to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital and 15 others to Lisa Hospital in Ahero.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
County governments increased health allocations by 11.7 per cent to about Sh154.58 billion in the 2025/26 financial year while expanding medical infrastructure, but the county health workforce shrank by 26 per cent from 149,447 to 98,907 workers following the exit of about 41,000 workers funded under US government programmes. Despite this setback, counties continued recruiting clinical officers, laboratory technicians and nurses, and the number of licensed public health facilities increased from 6,649 to 6,740.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives maintains its strike, begun July 29, remains ongoing despite some county officials' claims it has ended. Upcoming meetings with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Council of Governors on a proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement could determine whether longstanding grievances move toward implementation.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses has threatened to issue a strike notice at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital over the continued employment of nearly 100 nurses on renewable three-month contracts. The contract nurses, employed since 2021, earn about Sh30,000 a month and lack benefits such as housing and commuter allowances, job security, and clear career progression.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
A two-year-old girl accidentally drowned in an open borehole while playing in the Umoja area of Manyatta slums in Kisumu. Residents have appealed to landlords and property owners to ensure all boreholes are properly covered to prevent similar incidents.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Insecurity in Kisumu city has intensified, with violent criminal attacks occurring nearly daily and law enforcement agencies responding slowly, leaving residents fearful and some families searching for missing relatives who have ended up in city mortuaries.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Six young men suspected to belong to the Rock Boys criminal gang in Homa Bay Town have been detained for 14 days pending pleas. They are accused of robbery with violence and assault on a resident on June 26, allegedly attacking him with a panga and robbing him of Sh2,000 and a smartphone.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Homa Bay arrested 40 teenagers suspected of belonging to the Rock Boys gang, which has been linked to rising insecurity and criminal activities in Shauri Yako slum over the past six months. The arrests followed a three-day operation that began after gang members attacked and injured a resident during a robbery attempt.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have arrested at least 40 members of the Rock Boys gang in Homa Bay Town in connection with robbery with violence and assault that have troubled residents for the past six months. The gang, comprising teenagers aged between 16 and 19, will be arraigned in court on Monday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
A 17-day-old newborn at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu underwent dialysis after developing acute kidney injury, a condition in which the kidneys suddenly stop functioning properly. The procedure marks a medical milestone for the hospital and represents lifesaving treatment for the infant.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Sickle cell disease patients and advocates in Kisumu County are calling for urgent healthcare reforms, citing persistent barriers to accessing medication, screening, specialized care, and affordable treatment. The push comes as the world marks World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, with advocates presenting a petition to county officials outlining gaps in policy implementation, budgeting, and patient representation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The national government announced plans to transform Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital into a Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease in Africa, as part of efforts to improve care for patients with the condition. The announcement was made ahead of World Sickle Cell Day, with the PS noting that sickle cell disease affects nearly two per cent of the population in Nyanza, Western and Coastal regions.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Holy Ghost Coptic Church of Africa has announced that founder Father John Pesa, who died on May 28, will be buried on June 20 within the church compound in Mamboleo, fulfilling his final wish. Church leaders say security arrangements are being made for requiem mass on June 19.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication in Kenya contributing significantly to maternal and newborn deaths, but health experts emphasise that early antenatal care, timely diagnosis and close monitoring throughout pregnancy can prevent most severe outcomes. Clinicians report a steady rise in hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, with the condition typically developing after 20 weeks and potentially affecting major organs.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu has activated emergency preparedness measures including isolation units, staff training, and enhanced surveillance systems amid growing concerns over Ebola spreading from Uganda, despite no confirmed infections in Kenya.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Hanington Were, 39, an employee of the National Social Security Fund, was murdered by unknown assailants riding a motorcycle in Tom Mboya Estate, Kisumu, on Saturday night. This is the second son of former MP David Were to be killed this year; in January, his 41-year-old son was murdered by his tenant.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu has cut monthly patient deaths to an average of four or five cases from a previous 10–11, attributed to investments in specialized care, modern equipment, and recruitment of key specialists including cardiovascular and neurosurgeons since becoming a parastatal in June 2025.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
In Kisumu, mothers who care for children with disabilities including cerebral palsy, sickle cell disease, autism, and Down syndrome gather weekly to support each other through hospital visits, financial strain, emotional challenges, and societal stigma.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →