The operation was led by Dr Joseph Mutie, a consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, alongside Dr Ruel Maina, an ear, nose and throat specialist, and Dr Caroline Abuya, a consultant anaesthesiologist and intensivist.
By Bradley BosireThe operation, known as coronary artery bypass graft surgery, is performed to improve blood supply to the heart when the coronary arteries are unable to deliver enough blood.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKNH CEO Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital had seen more patients who would ordinarily receive treatment at county facilities and other hospitals near their homes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAdvocate Samwel Muiruri has challenged both Lesiyampe’s appointment and his continued occupation of the position, arguing that the process may have breached constitutional and legal requirements governing senior public appointments.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement signed on Sunday by the hospital’s Senior Director, Clinical Services, Dr. Joel Lessan, KNH clarified that the bullet recovered during medical management was retained and preserved as part of the relevant medical and evidentiary records.
By Samuel OtienoKalombotole appeared before High Court Judge Diana Kavedza in Nairobi on Thursday, where the court received the findings of a fresh mental assessment conducted by three specialists from Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
By David AbonyoAccording to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations , investigators established that between June 30, 2022, and November 8, 2023, Mutegi allegedly orchestrated a scheme involving fake delivery notes and payment vouchers purportedly issued in the name of Fesmat Investments.
By David AbonyoThe cost of an ultrasound scan has also gone up from Sh1,800 to Sh4,800, an increase of 167 per cent. Patients requiring a colonoscopy are now paying Sh25,000, up from Sh9,800, marking a 155 per cent increase.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a May 3 statement signed by Acting CEO Richard Lesiyampe, the hospital said the transition marks a long-overdue upgrade after more than a century of relying on manual records, which it noted are no longer suitable for modern healthcare.
By Samuel OtienoActing 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.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iLesiyampe said the shortage has been felt most in busy areas such as maternity and paediatrics, where patient demand often goes beyond what available staff can manage.
By David AbonyoIn a statement, Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale confirmed that a return-to-work formula had been reached, bringing an end to the disruption at the country’s largest referral hospital.
By Bradley BosireFigures presented to the Treasury indicate that the average wait for radiotherapy at KNH rose to 37 days, up from 18 days the previous year, far above the target of 17 days. The State Department for Medical Services said the jump was caused by constant equipment failures and growing demand for treatment.
By Ann NyamburaIn a statement issued on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, KNH sought to calm growing concerns among cancer patients and their families.
By David AbonyoAccording to the complaint, a SHA officer responsible for discharges “was very rude, corrupt, and abusive,” allegedly ignoring the queue and prioritizing people she knew personally.
By David AbonyoThe 11-hour surgery, performed on September 22, 2025, is believed to be one of the largest of its kind globally.
By Samuel OtienoCongenital heart disease is among the most common birth conditions, affecting eight to fifteen babies in every thousand live births globally, according to the World Health Organization. The condition includes a wide range of structural heart problems that interfere with normal blood flow, some of which can be corrected through surgery or catheter procedures.
By Maureen KinyanjuiActing Chief Executive Officer Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital is under immense pressure, with staff attending to a growing number of patients, many in serious condition.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn that room, surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses were preparing for a rare operation, the first craniofacial reconstruction using a patient-specific implant on a child.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHighlighting the severity of the situation, Senator Omtatah noted that patients are increasingly being referred to private facilities for essential services, undermining KNH’s role as the country’s main referral hospital.
By Ann NyamburaAlongside unpaid debts, hospitals were also flagged for weak revenue collection systems. The Auditor-General found that 223 hospitals failed to collect Sh11.35 billion in revenue during the year.
By Rose AchiengWhat makes this operation particularly historic is the use of patient-specific implants designed to grow with him, a first-of-its-kind procedure on a child.
By Glory KathuriThe audit showed that Sh459.2 million in losses arose from NHIF while Sh219.2 million was linked to Linda Mama.
By Ann NyamburaHealth CS Aden Duale said Lesiyampe brings vast experience to strengthen KNH's governance
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe babies, who were delivered via caesarean section with a combined weight of 3.6 kilogrammes, were transferred to KNH’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of August 14.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKNH said it conducted 22 kidney transplants in the 2024–2025 financial year, with 21 successful outcomes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe judge reaffirmed the earlier order for a mental evaluation at Mbagathi Hospital and ruled that the suspect remain detained at Nairobi Remand Prison until the assessment is complete.
By Brenda SockyAll hospitals have been instructed to immediately adjust their emergency room admission protocols and ensure that security personnel and administrative teams are fully aware of and enforcing the new rules.
By Brenda SockyKalombotole is currently under armed police guard at the casualty ward. His lawyer says the only reason he remains there is because the police have declined to return him to custody.
By Maureen Kinyanjui