Edwin Hinda

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

The Nairobi Hospital has grown to become one of the leading providers of healthcare services in the East African region. Sir Evelyn Baring, the then Governor of Kenya Colony, laid the Hospital’s foundation stone on the morning of October 20, 1952. It started operations in 1954 as the European Hospital, and it has grown to a modern high-technology facility with more than 363 bed capacity, six outpatient centres and a global medivac centre.

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

Former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that one of President William Ruto’s children is controlling the miraa sector in Kenya. Speaking on Saturday, June 21, Gachagua claimed that the President’s child took over the miraa business together with Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale. He accused Ruto of firing leaders from the Mt.Kenya region and playing with residents of Meru County. Gachagua alleged that the two have joined the miraa business and caused problems to famers.

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has announced the date when the national strike will commence. In a notice dated Friday, June 20, KNUNM General Secretary Seth Panyako said the members will attend the National Advisory Council Meeting on June 27, 2025. Panyako said the Council will approve the strike, which is planned to start on July 7, 2025.  referred to a letter dated June 28, which postponed the above meeting.

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

The National Youth Service (NYS) has advertised 200 opportunities for trained drivers. In a notice dated June 20, NYS said the jobs are spread across countries, and the client has been involved in offering public transport services within Kenya over the past 15 years.  The Company has gradually but steadily grown from 30 units to a fleet of 300 Units. NYS mentioned that the growth demonstrates a strong commitment to service excellence within the Public Transport Sector.

1 week ago | thekenyatimes.com | Edwin Hinda

President William Ruto’s government has been accused of frustrating Kenya Airways. In an interview, Kenya Airways Board Chairman Michael Joseph said the government is not appreciating the value of the national carrier. He said Kenya Airways made a financial turnaround, but it still does not generate enough money to expand the network, expand the airline and grow the airline.