President William Ruto has strongly criticized politicians who oppose the government’s new health insurance scheme, which aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Speaking in Mumias on Monday, Ruto particularly called out Mumias East MP Peter Salasya for allegedly misleading local residents about the program. Ruto was in Kakamega to …

Five individuals lost their lives instantly in an accident involving a lorry and two motorcycles at Nyametembe Bridge in Migori County along the Migori-Isebania highway on Sunday night. Among the victims were two teachers. According to eyewitnesses, the lorry driver, who was speeding, lost control and collided with two motorcycles …

Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, a prison officer previously suspended for participating in the anti-Finance Bill protests in June 2023, has been formally charged with publishing false information. Shakur appeared before Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe, where he denied the charge. He was subsequently released on a cash bail …

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to provide clarity regarding the political future of Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his statement, Khalwale, who is also the Senate Majority Whip, expressed concern that the recent merger between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and …

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalize the city’s Central Business District (CBD), including new measures that will require landlords to repaint their buildings and install security lighting. The governor emphasized that these changes are part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure …

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, has announced that a three-day mid-term retreat will be held for all Members of Parliament from January 27 to 31, 2025, in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking on Thursday, Wetangula emphasized the importance of the retreat in evaluating legislative progress and addressing future …

Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has mandated that all social media companies operating in Kenya establish a physical office within the country. Omollo emphasized that this requirement aims to ensure accountability and responsibility, especially as concerns grow over the spread of disinformation, manipulation, …

The National Assembly has officially approved Sammy Chepkwony as the new Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The approval came during a special sitting held on Thursday morning. Alongside Chepkwony, MPs also approved the appointment of six other members to the SRC. These include Martin Kizito Ong’onyi, nominated …

Tanzania has rejected reports of a Marburg outbreak in its Kagera region. On Wednesday, Health Minister Jenista Mhagama stated that all tests conducted as of January 15 were negative. This follows a World Health Organization (WHO) warning to Kenya and five other neighboring countries about the Marburg virus after reports …

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Jackson Murugara as the Coadjutor Bishop of Meru. A coadjutor bishop assists the diocesan bishop in overseeing the diocese. Fr. Murugara is a member of the Consolata Missionaries. Prior to his appointment, he served at the Consolata Shrine in Westlands, Nairobi. The Catholic Church officially …