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Topic: Oman

Toxic patient? Mystery of Gloria Ramirez, woman who made doctors collapse mid-surgery

By Molly Chebet   2026-07-23 15:28:06

The 1994 death of Gloria Ramirez remains one of medicine's greatest mysteries after 23 hospital workers fell ill during her treatment, with experts still divided over what caused the bizarre incident.

1 in 15 million: Woman welcomes rare quadruplets sharing single placenta

By Molly Chebet   2026-07-23 13:46:37

An Australian woman has delivered naturally conceived identical quadruplets, a one-in-15-million pregnancy, drawing comparisons with Nakuru mother Susan Chepkemei, who welcomed quadruplets in 2025.

Protest over insecurity after Isiolo businesswoman is killed, rider injured

By Bruno Mutunga   2026-07-22 13:08:20

Residents and traders in Isiolo protested over insecurity after the killing of businesswoman Kananu Angelina Lichira, demanding swift investigations and stronger security measures.

Police officer shoots woman dead, turns gun on himself

By Jane Mugambi   2026-07-20 17:42:13

Police in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County are investigating an incident where an Administration Police officer was found dead.

VIDEO: Wajir Woman Rep heckled with 'wantam' chants after chopper arrival at event

By Tania Omusale and Ahmad Fahad   2026-07-20 15:10:53

Videos circulating online showed members of the crowd chanting "One Term", signalling dissatisfaction with her leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Woman with disability fights KRA's 'discrimination' on vehicle import

By Daniel Chege   2026-07-17 16:09:59

A woman with disability is fighting against the decision by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to detain a motor vehicle she purchased at the Mombasa Port over alleged import duty.