Health Peoples' Voices ”The Child That Never Came Until 62”: Inside Margret Nabuuma’s Extraordinary Journey to Motherhood November 18, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial In a quiet corner of Uganda, behind the wooden shutters of a modest home, a story that once seemed impossible has unfolded — a story of pain, faith, waiting, and…
Counties Governance and Opinion Health A battle against cancer that seemed lost November 12, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial When 47-year-old Rose Namakula received a diagnosis of stage 3 Esophageal cancer, doctors at Nsambya Hospital and the Uganda Cancer Institute warned that her condition was critical. Her health deteriorated…
Counties Governance and Opinion Health Government Steps Up Relief Efforts as Elgeyo Marakwet Landslide Death Toll Rises to 39 November 11, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial The government has intensified its monitoring and coordination of rescue and relief operations following the devastating landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, which has so far claimed 39 lives. Authorities report…
Counties Health Sifuna calls for investigations into Kenyatta Hospital killings July 25, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial Nairobi City County Senator Edwin Sifuna has demanded urgent action from the Senate to expedite investigations into two recent murders at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and a worsening student housing…
Governance and Opinion Health SHA is working, CS Duale tells MPs April 22, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial Members of the Committee on Delegated Legislation have been assured that the newly launched Social Health Authority (SHA) is now functioning effectively. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale gave the assurance…
Health Kenya Medical Supplies in a rude shock as dubious contracts and deliveries exposed April 22, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial The Emmanuel Wangwe (MP, Navakholo) Led Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture, Emmanuel has raised serious concerns over inconsistencies in documentation related to the procurement and delivery…
Governance and Opinion Health Ministry of Health Flags Off Critical Health Commodities Following Reinstatement of U.S. Funding March 15, 2025 David Bogonko Nyokang'i The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the U.S. Government and Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), has today flagged off a consignment of critical health commodities to counties…
Governance and Opinion Health Peoples' Voices Kenya Marks International Women’s Day with Renewed Commitment to Gender Equality March 8, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking International Women’s Day under the theme “Empower Every Woman: Equality, Progress, Inclusion. “The theme underscores the significance of universal rights and…
Governance and Opinion Health Hamida demands transparency in Taifa Care in SHA Clinical Officers and NHIF liability settlements February 26, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial Senator Hamida Kibwana (nominated) has sought a statement from the Senate Health regarding the criteria used by the Social Health Authority (SHA) to empanel clinical officers. “Concerns have been raised…
Health PS Muthoni urges Kenyans to embrace regular cancer screening January 20, 2025 VoiceNews Editorial Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has asked Kenyans to visit health facilities for regular screening for cervical cancer to ensure early detection. January being Cervical Cancer…
