Also known as: KNH · Kenyatta National Hospital Mortuary
Kenya's national referral hospital, where emergency patients are treated and government oversight of clinical findings occurs.
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Capital News
… Since then, the hospital has expanded its capacity, significantly reducing referrals to major institutions such as Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. …
Deaths Drop at JOOTRH as Investments in Specialized Care Pay OffCitizen Digital
… He was rushed to Ongata Rongai Sub-County Hospital and later referred to Kenyatta National Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, police said. …
Chef attached to Parliament stabbed to death in suspected domestic squabbleThe Standard
… Clotting factor concentrates are largely unavailable in most facilities, while diagnostic services are mainly confined to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). …
MPs pledge to push for improved care of patients with bleeding disorderThe Standard
… system.Dr Faith Musengi, in charge of Ngong Sub-County Hospital, said the new unit will decongest the facility and reduce referrals to neighbouring counties. “Due to congestion in this facility, we have been referring patients to other hospitals such as Kenyatta National Hospital …
Kajiado county boosts maternal care with expansion of newborn unitThe Standard
… The poor state of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the region’s largest referral facility, is one such test, and President William Ruto must face it head-on. …
KNH facing a test of leadership and genuine legacyKennedy Kalombotole has pleaded not guilty to murdering Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni at Kenyatta National Hospital in February 2025, after the High Court ruled he is mentally fit to stand trial based on a panel of psychiatrists' assessment.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Kennedy Kalombotole has pleaded not guilty to murdering Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni at Kenyatta National Hospital in February 2025, after the High Court ruled he is mentally fit to stand trial based on a panel of psychiatrists' assessment.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Kennedy Kalombotole, accused of murdering a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital, has been charged after psychiatrists from Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital determined he was mentally fit to stand trial. He pleaded not guilty to the murder charge of Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni, which allegedly occurred on or about February 6 and 7, 2025, at Ward 7B of the hospital.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A High Court judgment found a Community Oral Health Officer and health facility liable for negligence in a botched wisdom tooth extraction that left a patient with a fractured jaw, severed muscles and nerves, and prolonged disability; the court upheld an award of KSh605,200 in damages and reignited debate over patient safety and illegal dental practice.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FDI World Dental Federation warns that illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry. Fewer than half of responding national dental associations believe those laws are effectively enforced, with 58 per cent of countries having recorded cases of patient harm from unlicensed dental treatment.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
India has delivered the first tranche of 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Kenya to strengthen its preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease and other emerging infectious threats. The shipment includes personal protective equipment, sample transportation kits, infrared thermometers, and other infection prevention materials, with a second consignment expected in coming weeks.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Seven American Disaster Assistance Response Team staff from Samaritan's Purse are spending 21 days under medical observation in Kenya after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they responded to an Ebola outbreak. The aid workers have no symptoms and have not tested positive for the virus but are quarantined under new US public health rules.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi praised Kenya's labour and migration partnership with Austria, saying it is creating employment opportunities for skilled Kenyans in sectors like healthcare and strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. He noted that Kenyan healthcare professionals have already secured jobs in Austrian institutions, and that an Austria Job Fair in Nairobi helped connect Kenyan professionals with recruitment pathways.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Vihiga County, western Kenya, face shrinking harvests as Kibiri Forest disappears, and are rediscovering traditional practices to restore the ecosystem. One farmer reports that her one-acre plot, which once fed her family, now produces much less, linking the forest loss to deteriorating farm productivity.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Presidential Victims Compensation Team chairman Prof Makau Mutua should appear before Parliament to answer questions about compensation for victims of the 2024 anti-government protests, citing a disconnect between public assurances that compensation is progressing well and testimonies from victims and families who report receiving no payments.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's two public dental schools have achieved substantial compliance with regional training standards following joint inspections by the KMPDC and CUE in April 2026, ahead of an upcoming EAC regional evaluation. The University of Nairobi School of Dentistry recorded 75.75 per cent compliance, while Moi University attained 71 per cent under the EAC inspection framework.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-year-old woman in Nairobi is hospitalized with severe spinal injuries after falling from the sixth floor of Father's Hub Apartment in Thome Estate. Her family alleges foul play in a domestic incident, claiming a female companion physically assaulted her before the fall and made threatening calls to her father.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-year-old woman is fighting for her life with severe spinal injuries after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment in Nairobi's Thome Estate. Her family alleges that a domestic altercation with her girlfriend, said to be a female police officer, preceded the fall, with the suspect allegedly calling the victim's father during an assault.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has officially handed over Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital from Kenyatta National Hospital management, allowing it to operate as an independent national referral hospital. The transition, completed through Legal Notice No. 148 of 2024, aims to expand access to specialised healthcare services and improve efficiency outside Nairobi.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
An editorial condemns Kenyatta National Hospital's reported denial of emergency treatment to a patient unable to pay consultation fees, calling such practice a breach of Article 43(2) of the Constitution, which guarantees every person emergency medical care without precondition.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Activist Davis Lichuma, found at Kenyatta National Hospital three days after his alleged abduction on June 25, remains largely unresponsive and unable to explain what happened during the missing period. Preliminary medical reports show no physical injuries and all vital organs are intact, though he has complained of pain in his leg and wrist, and his family plans to seek further medical assessment.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Cabinet has approved a Ksh.4.5 billion initiative to construct 10 Level 4 and Level 5 Mother and Child hospitals across different counties in partnership with Amsons Group, as part of efforts to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo accused the government of indifference toward Kenyans, calling activist Davis Lichuma's disappearance during June 25 commemorations of the 2024 protests a criminal act of the State. Lichuma was found in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital showing signs of torture; Orengo also criticized President Ruto for never withdrawing or expressing regret over an earlier directive to police to shoot violent protesters.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo dismissed claims of widespread abductions, saying cases reported as disappearances should be treated as missing persons reports unless there is evidence identifying perpetrators. He described some reported cases as "purported abductions," alleging that certain individuals had staged their own disappearances by hiding or voluntarily admitting themselves to hospitals.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pathologists at Kenyatta National Hospital have confirmed that Randy Mathenge, a grade 9 student at Lakewood Private School in Utawala, died of severe blunt force trauma consistent with a fall from the third floor. The student was found dead on June 20 within the school compound.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights organisations have expressed alarm over what they describe as the return of enforced disappearances and abductions in Kenya after activist Davis Lichuma was found alive days after going missing. Lichuma was found at Kenyatta National Hospital and transferred to Nairobi Women's Hospital for treatment after allegedly being tortured and abandoned, prompting renewed calls for an independent investigation into his alleged unlawful detention.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
Mathare activist Davis Lichuma, who went missing on June 25 during Gen Z protest commemorations, was found dumped outside Kenyatta National Hospital on Sunday night. According to witnesses, he appeared sedated and confused; he was rushed to a Nairobi hospital for treatment. Activists have issued the government a 24-hour ultimatum to address the case or face street demonstrations.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mathare activist Davis Lichuma was discovered in critical condition on Sunday night after missing for more than three days, bearing visible signs of torture. He and six other activists were reportedly picked up near Parliament on June 25 by people alleged to be police officers; the Social Justice Centres Working Group has demanded an independent investigation into his disappearance and prosecution of those responsible.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
A 25-year-old woman says she was attacked with concentrated sulphuric acid in February 2026 after ending a relationship with Elvis Opiyo, reportedly a NIS officer. She alleges the attack was orchestrated as part of a campaign involving the Mathare underworld, and says justice has been painfully slow while those responsible remain free.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 14-year-old Grade 9 student at Lakewood Private School in Utawala died after being found in the school compound on Friday morning, allegedly having fallen from the third floor. Police are investigating; the family is rejecting the school's account that he jumped and is calling for a thorough and independent investigation.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Students from Utumishi Girls Academy hospitalized after a fire incident will resume learning through online classes while recovering. The Ministry of Education has arranged virtual lessons for all students, including Form Four candidates preparing for national examinations, to begin next week.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six survivors of the Utumishi Academy fire have been transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialized medical reviews and treatment of injuries including fractures, deep wounds, and psychological trauma. The intervention was supported by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, weeks after the burial of 16 students who died in the tragedy.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital successfully removed a four-kilogramme liver tumour during a complex seven-hour right hepatectomy, the first of its kind in the country. The procedure was completed during a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgical Camp held in partnership with international institutions and visiting specialists.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital successfully removed a 4-kilogram liver tumour from a patient in a seven-hour operation, marking a significant milestone in Kenya's capacity to handle advanced surgical cases locally and reinforcing KNH's position as a regional centre for advanced surgical care.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
According to Dr. Richard Mogeni, Chairman of the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society, mothers continue to die in Kenya's best hospitals, often due to preventable failures in referral systems, blood availability, and handover procedures between facilities.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya observed International Albinism Awareness Day on Saturday during celebrations at Thika School for the Visually Impaired, with speakers noting progress in supporting persons with albinism but identifying gaps, particularly in sunscreen lotion provision. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government is committed to ensuring children with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn and succeed.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →