Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who is currently serving as acting Interior Cabinet Secretary, has officially gazetted the creation of 27 new sub-counties as part of efforts to enhance citizens’ access to government services. Additionally, 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations have been gazetted to improve security management in …
Read More »KNH to Dispose of 262 Unclaimed Bodies Within 7 Days
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has announced plans to dispose of 262 unclaimed bodies within the next seven days. The hospital issued a notice via MyGov, urging the public to visit the Farewell Home to identify any of their deceased relatives. In line with the Public Health Act Cap 242, under …
Read More »Court Rejects Bid to Stop Woodley Estate Demolitions
Residents of Woodley Estate have faced a setback after the High Court declined to issue a conservatory order to stop the Nairobi County government from demolishing their homes. In his ruling, Justice Mboya Ongutu stated that the request made by the petitioners was no longer relevant, as some of the …
Read More »Gov’t Clears Sh3.7 Billion in Health Facility Bills, Including NHIF Arrears
The government, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has cleared Sh3.7 billion in outstanding bills owed to various healthcare facilities, including Sh1.4 billion in arrears for the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). During a meeting with faith-based health stakeholders on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa confirmed significant progress …
Read More »WhatsApp Web Down Worldwide, Meta Yet to Issue Statement
WhatsApp users globally are experiencing disruptions, with numerous reports of issues accessing the messaging platform’s web version. The outage, which impacted both personal and business accounts, prevented users from connecting or sending messages through WhatsApp Web, leading to widespread frustration and complaints on social media. Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, has …
Read More »Kenya Met Warns of Intense Rainfall Over the Next Few Days
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted that moderate to heavy rainfall will persist across various parts of the country. The department has advised the public to remain vigilant, as certain areas could experience intense rainfall, with amounts exceeding 50mm within 24 hours. The weather forecast for Monday, November 25, to …
Read More »ODM Grassroots Elections Set for Wednesday
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots elections are scheduled to take place this Wednesday at polling stations across all 47 counties. In a press statement, Emily Awita, the chairperson of the ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), confirmed that preparations are complete and measures are in place to ensure the …
Read More »140 Women Killed Daily Worldwide, UN Report Finds
A new United Nations report reveals that at least 140 women and girls are murdered every day worldwide, typically by someone they know, such as a partner or a close relative. The report, released on Monday, highlights that a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. The data also …
Read More »Gachagua Hints at New Political Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at plans to create a new political alliance ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. During a speech in Murang’a on Sunday, Gachagua shared that he is in ongoing discussions with religious leaders and political allies who share his views, with a formal announcement …
Read More »Man Who Stabbed and Injured Nakuru Woman Surrenders to Police
Elias Njau, a man wanted in connection with the attempted murder of his girlfriend turned himself in to the Nakuru police station on Monday morning. The suspect is believed to have attacked his girlfriend during a domestic dispute at their home in Kiamunyi on November 22, stabbing her with a …
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