Elijah Maingi

Elijah Maingi is a trained Journalist with an extensive expertise in newspaper reporting, freelance and feature writing, sub-editing among others.

Court of Appeal Lifts Orders Suspending New Health Insurance Fund

The Court of Appeal has rescinded the orders issued by the High Court, halting the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Act, slated to replace the NHIF Act. In their ruling on Friday, Justices Patrick Kiage, Pauline Nyamweya, and Grace Ngenye emphasized the tangible threat to the health rights of …

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IGAD Urges Dialogue and Ceasefire in Sudan

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State meeting, including President William Ruto, convened the 42nd IGAD Extraordinary Summit in Entebbe, calling on warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire, end the war, and engage in face-to-face dialogue between the two Generals. The Summit, attended by regional …

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Man Chops UpNephew, Gives Remains To Wife To Cook

Ugandan authorities have detained a 34-year-old man from Ntungamo District on charges of dismembering his nine-year-old nephew and providing the remains to his wife for cooking. The disturbing incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, January 14, when the suspect committed the gruesome act before presenting the chopped remains of his elder …

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Human Head Discovered in Freezer

Last week, police in western Colorado responded to reports of a suspicious situation, leading to the discovery of a human head in a freezer at a residence on Pinyon Avenue in Grand Junction. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office reported that the property, recently sold, was being cleaned by the new …

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Charlene Ruto Named Kenya Blood Ambassador

The Ministry of Health has designated Charlene Ruto, the eldest daughter, as Kenya’s Blood Ambassador in acknowledgment of her efforts in mobilizing resources to support blood donation campaigns. Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha commended Charlene for her impactful advocacy, noting that her initiatives had encouraged a significant number of Kenyans …

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Kabete: Man Attacks Former Partner and Her Boyfriend

A 43-year-old man has been apprehended by the police in Muguga village, Kabete, Kiambu County, after allegedly breaking into his ex-wife’s residence and viciously stabbing both her and a man present in the house, a month following their separation. Witnesses reported that the suspect’s attempts to flee were thwarted when …

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Barack Obama’s Heartfelt Birthday Wish for Michelle at 60

Former US President Barack Obama expressed warm wishes for his wife Michelle Obama’s 60th birthday in a heartfelt online message on Wednesday. Barack shared a serene snapshot of Michelle, who appeared to be on vacation, posing barefoot by a pool in a yellow sundress against an ocean backdrop. The post …

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Diamond Platnumz Clarifies Relationship Status Amid Public Speculation

Bongo superstar Diamond Platnumz caused a stir by retracting his earlier statement declaring himself single. On January 18th, the ‘Enjoy’ hitmaker surprised fans on Instagram by announcing his single status and expressing a desire not to be romantically linked with any woman. This announcement came just two months after he …

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Mandera: Officer Dead, Two Injured in Donkey Cart Explosion

A police officer lost his life, and two others sustained injuries on Thursday when an improvised explosive device (IED) hidden in a donkey cart exploded at the Mandera border crossing point of Ina Bari in Mandera County. The explosion occurred at 9:50 AM immediately after the cart stopped at the …

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Former Isiolo Officials Charged with Ksh.58.6M Procurement Fraud

Eight former officials from Isiolo County face charges of Ksh.58.6 million procurement fraud related to a fire engine tender. They are part of a group of 13 suspected individuals who allegedly unlawfully awarded Drescoll Limited the contract for supplying the fire engine in the 2018/2019 financial year. Three chief officers …

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