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Why delays in quality care are costing mothers and newborns their lives
For many pregnant women, reaching a health facility should mark the end of danger. But new data presented to editors in Nairobi shows that for thousands of mothers and newborns in Kenya, the crisis may continue even after they arrive at a hospital or clinic. Kenya loses an estimated 15 mothers, 92 newborns and 96…
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How counties could become the frontline in preventing violence ahead of the 2027 elections
Kenya’s preparations for peaceful 2027 elections may begin at the national level, but the real test could be in the counties, where political rivalry, local grievances, land disputes and identity-based tensions often play out most directly. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), faith leaders and other stakeholders have now set out a joint plan…
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Kenya is spending billions to save mothers and babies, but can counties bring down the deaths?
Kenya is putting billions of shillings into efforts to save mothers and newborns, but the latest population data shows the country still faces a steep challenge in reducing preventable deaths. The Kenya Population Situation Analysis Report 2025 conducted by the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) paints a troubling picture, Maternal mortality remains high…
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Kados dismisses Jubilee exits to DCP, says party is ‘not losing what was never truly ours’
Nairobi County Assembly Deputy Speaker and Mihang’o MCA Paul Kados has dismissed the exit of several Jubilee Party officials and elected leaders to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), saying their departure should not be regarded as a loss to the former ruling party. Speaking on Tuesday at the county assembly premises, shortly after the…
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How KCB’s proposed Sh300bn sustainability bond could unlock new funding for counties
KCB Group’s planned Sh300 billion sustainability bond programme targeting East Africa could open up new financing opportunities for projects that closely mirror some of the biggest development needs facing Kenya’s counties, from water and affordable housing to agriculture, transport and climate action. The lender has unveiled its Sustainability Bond Framework Use of Proceeds, setting the…
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New cancer support centre brings wider care closer to Coast patients
Cancer patients seeking treatment at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) are set to benefit from a new support centre designed to address the emotional, physical and practical challenges that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. The Ksh 63 million Faraja Cancer Therapy Centre is being constructed at CGTRH, the only public hospital offering oncology…
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National Assembly Approves County funding bill to strengthen community healthcare and devolution
Kenya’s counties are set for a major financial boost in the 2026/27 financial year following the approval of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, opening the door to billions of shillings for programmes ranging from community healthcare and affordable housing to agriculture, water and climate action. The Bill, which was considered by the House…
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NCPD: Kenya’s Urban Population Is Heading Towards 27 million: Are Counties Ready for the Pressure?
Kenya’s urban population is projected to reach 27 million by 2035, raising fresh questions about whether county governments are prepared to provide housing, water, sanitation, transport and other essential services for the country’s rapidly growing towns and cities. A new population report has projected a sharp increase in the number of Kenyans living in urban…
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Why Nairobi has gone eight years without a substantive County Secretary
Nairobi is once again moving to appoint a substantive County Secretary, eight years after the position was last held by a permanent office holder. But the process has been complicated by a court battle, a rejected nominee and delays in securing approval from the County Assembly. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has nominated Dr Machel Waikenda…
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Nairobi County Assembly Vets Machel Waikenda for Nairobi County Secretary Job
Nairobi County Secretary Nominee Dr Machel Waikenda has pledged to confront cartels he says are undermining service delivery and to tighten coordination across the county government if his nomination is approved by the County Assembly. Appearing before the Nairobi County Assembly’s vetting panel, Waikenda said he would prioritise professionalism, accountability and closer engagement with county…
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