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Machakos hospitals on the brink as staff go six months without pay
Health and Wellness

Machakos hospitals on the brink as staff go six months without pay

During a fact-finding mission to Athi River Level 4 and Mwala Level 4 hospitals, members of the Senate Health Committee were met with emotional pleas from health workers who revealed they had not received salaries for nearly six months. Some broke down in tears as they narrated their struggles to survive while still serving patients.

Bill Gates’ surprise cameo on iconic Indian TV show sparks buzz
Global Affairs

Bill Gates’ surprise cameo on iconic Indian TV show sparks buzz

In a country where television still shapes popular opinion, Gates’ decision to use a beloved family drama to spread awareness about women’s health has been described as a masterstroke. “To change mindsets, messages must reach homes and hearts — and television does exactly that,” said one public health expert familiar with the campaign.

CBK survey shows firms boosting staff for year-end surge
Business

CBK survey shows firms boosting staff for year-end surge

The survey, which included responses from over 1,000 private-sector chief executives, indicates that businesses anticipate higher orders, increased sales, larger production volumes, and more employment opportunities in the fourth quarter. The optimism is linked to seasonal trends and a continued easing of monetary policy, which has lowered borrowing costs and lifted confidence across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and tourism.

Hunt intensifies for migrant jailed over sex assaults released by mistake
Global Affairs

Hunt intensifies for migrant jailed over sex assaults released by mistake

Justice Secretary Kebatu was sentenced to 12 months in September after being found guilty of five offences, including the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl and a woman who had offered to help him find work. During the trial, he gave his date of birth as December 1986, though official records list his age as 41. The court heard he posed a “significant risk of reoffending.”

Trapped in Gaza’s Hospitals: Children wait for chance to live
Global Affairs

Trapped in Gaza’s Hospitals: Children wait for chance to live

The WHO says more evacuations must happen quickly to save lives. It wants to reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt, previously used to transfer patients abroad. But Israel has kept the crossing closed since taking control of the Gaza side in May 2024. Officials in Tel Aviv say it will not reopen until Hamas meets its ceasefire obligations, including returning the bodies of hostages who died during the conflict.