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Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday during the issuance of title deeds event in the coastal region, Ruto said “the life of Rachel Wandeto will not go in vain,” as he accused unnamed individuals of branding others traitors and weaponizing ethnicity for political gain.
The women demanded swift investigations, justice for the victim, and stronger action against violence targeting women, as authorities continue probing the incident through the DCI.
During a fact-finding visit in March, the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health found that a cancer treatment machine had been out of service for 60 days, worsening pressure on oncology services.
In a statement on Tuesday, the DCI said homicide detectives were pursuing all leads to identify and arrest those behind what it described as a “heinous crime” after the singer succumbed to severe burn injuries sustained during the attack.
In a statement issued on Sunday, police said the woman was fighting for her life at Kenyatta National Hospital after being doused with what is believed to be petrol and set on fire in the Mwiki area of Kasarani Sub-county on May 16.
CS Duale further told MPs that the contractor who constructed and equipped the hospital has refused to hand it over due to unpaid dues, leaving a completed facility unused.
Health CS Aden Duale says talks with the European Investment Bank will expand a solar and battery programme targeting 2,000 facilities nationwide, starting with a pilot at Kenyatta National Hospital to improve service continuity.
Acting KNH Chief Executive Officer Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital has begun putting in place measures to ensure that patients are not held back after treatment due to financial hardship.
The settlement provides for revised allowances, including Sh25,000 for uniforms and Sh30,000 for nursing service, while leave allowance will be calculated at one-third of basic salary, capped at Sh50,000. The health risk allowance remains unchanged at Sh5,000.
Acting chief executive officer Richard Lesiyampe on Monday held talks with the striking nurses at the hospital’s administration block in a bid to resolve the standoff, outlining steps management says are already in motion.However, the meeting ended without agreement, though both sides agreed to continue engagement.
KNH noted that its financial operations are largely dependent on reimbursements under national health financing arrangements, which affect the timing of some payments and remittances.
Speaking to the media, Panyako pointed to financial strain at the hospital, saying it has affected employment conditions, with a section of nurses serving on casual arrangements for up to six years without confirmation.