Starting July 2024, Kenyans will commence their contributions to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), according to Terry Rotich, the acting corporation secretary at the Social Health Authority (SHA). Rotich clarified that the payment of contributions and access to healthcare under the scheme will begin on July 1 instead of …

In a powerful sermon to the Liberty Church in Kibute, Kenya on Sunday, Dr. Mercy Waithaka delivered a stirring message centered around the theme: “Don’t just sit there, do something.” Drawing inspiration from biblical passages including Mark 10:46-52, Romans 10:17, and Hebrews 11:6, Dr. Mercy emphasized the importance of action …

In the realm of global achievements, Kenyans are making notable strides beyond the track, and one such individual is Milton Isalano, who stands as a chef extraordinaire for the prestigious English Premier League club, Manchester United. Isalano revealed that his journey with Manchester United commenced in 2005, during the tenure …

Ruto is poised to visit Homa Bay, Raila’s stronghold, for a tour of development projects and the official opening of the county’s International Investment Conference. Under the Kenya Kwanza administration, various projects have been initiated, including the construction of 110 affordable housing units in Homa Bay town, refurbishment of Homa …

More than 5,000 delegates convened at Gigiri as the United Nations Environment Assembly commenced at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi on Tuesday. Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Soipan Tuya, announced that the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly will see participation from over …

Cuba’s House Speaker, Lazo Hernández, has held discussions with President William Ruto regarding the situation of two doctors who were kidnapped in Kenya by Somalia-based militants nearly five years ago. Hernández made the trip to Kenya amidst unverified reports suggesting that the two doctors abducted in Mandera County in 2019 …

A total of 25 individuals, including foreign nationals from seven different countries, lost their lives in a tragic road accident involving four vehicles on a highway leading to Arusha, Tanzania’s northern city. The incident occurred when a lorry registered in Kenya collided with three other vehicles, one of which was …

A 60-year-old woman was successfully rescued after falling into a pit latrine in Gitwe village, Kirinyaga County. Rosemary Wangithi Koori, the landlady of the compound which also accommodates Kirinyaga University students, was heard crying from the 45-foot latrine within her premises. Neighbors responded to her distress calls and promptly alerted …

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has discontinued the Primary Teachers Certificate Training Course, commonly referred to as P1, as part of its ongoing review of the legislation governing the teaching profession in Kenya. This decision has sparked varied reactions from stakeholders within the sector. Among the proposed legislative changes is …

Belgut Member of Parliament (MP) Nelson Koech believes that Raila Odinga’s potential departure from national politics will significantly impact the strength of the opposition. Odinga recently announced his intention to vie for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). According to Koech, Odinga has long been the …