Public hospital in Nairobi providing renal, imaging, and specialized care services, recently commissioning advanced CT scanner technology.
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… Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Fredrick Obwanda said the establishment of the centre marked a significant milestone in expanding access to specialised cancer services within the public healthcare system. …
Nairobi County steps up Cancer fight with free screening campaignCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 22 – Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is set to commission a state-of-the-art 160-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in the coming days, in a move expected to strengthen its diagnostic capacity and improve access to specialised imaging services. …
Mama Lucy Hospital to boost diagnostic with new 160-Slice CT scannerCitizen Digital
Mama Lucy Hospital to commission advanced CT scanner to boost diagnosis By Citizen Reporter October 22, 2026 03:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is set to commi …
Mama Lucy Hospital to commission advanced CT scanner to boost diagnosisCitizen Digital
… He was quickly rushed to Mama Lucy Hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead on arrival. …
Suspect killed in Kasarani police chase as detectives uncover stolen electronics syndicateCitizen Digital
… At Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Kayole, Nairobi, worried parents sit beside children receiving oxygen through small tubes. …
Why Kenya’s children are still dying from pneumoniaThe Standard
… Her body was later moved to the Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary, where it was preserved pending further procedures. …
Woman killed in hit and run at Jacaranda rallyCitizen Digital
Mama Lucy renal unit expands access to dialysis as 181 sessions recorded in August By Citizen Reporter September 10, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Audio …
Mama Lucy renal unit expands access to dialysis as 181 sessions recorded in AugustCitizen Digital
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DCI arrests suspect linked to nine fake injury compensation claimsCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Wafula’s body remains at the Mama Lucy Hospital morgue, with his family and colleagues appealing for financial and logistical support to facilitate a dignified burial.
Protesters storm Utimo Sacco offices after man allegedly pushed from moving matatuCitizen Digital
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Nairobi expands newborn, ICU and renal care servicesNairobi City County is conducting a month-long free cancer screening campaign at the Nairobi County Cancer Centre in Parklands until October 31, aimed at promoting early detection and improving access to specialised cancer care within the public healthcare system.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County is conducting a month-long free cancer screening campaign at the Nairobi County Cancer Centre in Parklands until October 31, aimed at promoting early detection and improving access to specialised cancer care within the public healthcare system.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is commissioning a Philips Incisive 160-slice CT scanner with AI-powered imaging tools to strengthen its diagnostic capacity and improve access to specialised imaging services for residents of Nairobi and neighbouring areas.
22 October 2026 · Capital News →
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is commissioning a new 160-slice Philips Incisive CT scanner to strengthen diagnostic capacity and improve access to specialized medical imaging. The equipment features artificial intelligence-powered features including automated patient positioning and real-time needle tracking to enhance scanning efficiency and guide treatment decisions.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A suspect died in a high-speed police pursuit in Nairobi's Kasarani area on Sunday night after officers intercepted a vehicle allegedly offloading stolen electronics. The crash exposed a regional stolen goods syndicate, with the driver losing control and hitting an electric pole before plunging into a ditch.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's hospitals struggle to treat pneumonia in children, with patients and families facing challenges in accessing oxygen, specialized equipment, and hospital beds. More than 8,000 children are estimated to die from pneumonia in Kenya every year.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 34-year-old woman was knocked down and run over by a Toyota Prado at the Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday and died in hospital. Police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run fatal road traffic accident; the vehicle's registration number was not captured.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital's expanded renal unit conducted 181 dialysis sessions in August, with patients receiving an average of 3.3 sessions during the month. The facility now has 11 functional haemodialysis machines to improve access to kidney care for Nairobi county residents.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Edwin Odhuambo Oduor was arrested by the Insurance Fraud Investigations Unit over allegations that he coordinated nine fraudulent compensation claims stemming from a September 2023 road traffic accident, using documents fraudulently obtained from Mama Lucy Hospital and Kayole Police Station.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Community members and colleagues protested at Utimo Matatu Sacco offices in Buruburu after Brian Wafula died two weeks ago near Space Mall in Umoja, allegedly pushed from a moving matatu following a payment dispute. The matatu has been impounded and police say investigations are ongoing.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has added 224 newborn care units, 23 neonatal intensive care units, and 20 adult intensive care units over the past four years, according to Governor Johnson Sakaja. The expansion has increased capacity to handle complicated deliveries, premature and critically ill newborns, and other cases requiring specialised care.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A strike is pushing more patients to Kenyatta National Hospital, worsening congestion. The article follows a patient, Caroline Kerubo, who was unable to see a doctor on Thursday at KNH after being referred there from other facilities for treatment of a stomach growth.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
More patients are being referred to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment, including those initially seen at other facilities like Mama Lucy Hospital and German Medical Centre who are referred for specialised care such as surgical treatment of growths.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 32-year-old man was stabbed by his 23-year-old girlfriend during a disagreement at a house in Umoja III, Nairobi on Wednesday morning. Both were hospitalised; the man was treated for injuries to his neck, jaw and right shoulder, while the woman was treated for a cut on her finger after she allegedly also attempted to consume pesticide.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
A man in Kasarani has been charged with defilement and, in the alternative, committing an indecent act with a four-year-old girl on July 25, 2026. The accused allegedly lured the child with sweets and money, took her to his shop, and committed the act while the child's mother was working nearby; he was released on a bond of Sh1 million and denies the charges.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County is disposing of 475 unclaimed bodies this month as public morgues struggle with overcrowding; the Nairobi Funeral Home holds 381 bodies—nearly three times its capacity—while some bodies have remained in storage since 2024. The county has given the public seven days to identify and collect bodies, with most classified as unknown after police recovery with no identification clues.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An ongoing nurses' strike has left patients waiting for hours at public hospitals with limited healthcare workers available. Student nurses from medical schools are helping fill gaps, but the volume of patients is overwhelming available staff.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Sakaja's Sh49.27 billion budget for Nairobi County was approved by the County Assembly for the 2026/27 financial year, representing an increase of nearly Sh4 billion from the previous year. The budget prioritizes health, education, infrastructure, and environmental management, with major allocations for road construction, sub-county offices, and health facilities.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Assembly has approved Governor Johnson Sakaja's KSh49.27 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, a KSh4.67 billion increase from the previous year, prioritising infrastructure, healthcare, education, and service delivery.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested a suspect in the murder of three men—Kennedy Mambo, John Kamau, and Cyrus Muchiri—who were found dead at Muthithi Estate in Kiambu Town on July 21, 2026. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspect allegedly killed the three men at a construction site after being dismissed from his job as caretaker over theft allegations.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public hospitals in Nairobi and other parts of the country continued to operate on Tuesday despite the start of a nationwide health workers' strike, with patients reporting little or no service disruption. The strike was announced by the Health Union Caucus, citing county governments' failure to address healthcare workers' grievances.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson announced the opening of an expanded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital equipped with state-of-the-art dialysis machines and staffed by nephrology specialists. The facility will offer hemodialysis services, comprehensive renal care, nutrition guidance, and patient support to reduce the need for patient referrals and improve kidney disease treatment outcomes.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has opened an upgraded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Umoja II, equipped with modern dialysis machines and staffed by a nephrology team, aiming to improve kidney care access and reduce referrals to other health facilities.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 150 healthcare professionals at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi County completed a two-day workshop in minimally invasive surgical procedures including laparoscopy, endoscopy, and WALANT techniques, aimed at enhancing medical care and reducing patient recovery periods.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu and businessman Dickens Odhiambo are embroiled in a dispute over an unsettled Sh29,850 hotel bill. Nyamu admits deliberately refusing to pay because Odhiambo tarnished her name on social media, while Odhiambo claims the conflict arose after he complained about not receiving a motorcycle during a State House empowerment programme.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike triggered by rising fuel prices has paralysed transport services, forcing patients across the country to walk long distances to hospitals. Health service delivery in hospitals has been limited, with patients unable to reach referral hospitals for urgent care.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Association has strongly condemned what it says is a growing trend of politicians, public figures and members of the public staging photography sessions, live broadcasts and media events inside healthcare facilities, saying the actions violate patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality under the Constitution and the Health Act, 2017.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Calvince Gaucho, newly-appointed board member of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, live-streamed a ward tour on TikTok, capturing patients in various states including those in visible distress, prompting widespread outrage over privacy violations.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →