The government has moved to address the crisis triggered by the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), which suspended provision of healthcare under the Social Health Authority (SHA) citing billions in unpaid arrears. RUPHA, which represents private hospitals serving rural and underserved urban communities, halted services for …

Nairobi residents woke up to flooded roads and paralyzed traffic on Saturday morning, October 4, following a night of heavy rains that pounded the city. The downpour, which began late Friday evening and stretched into the night, left several low-lying areas and major roads within the Central Business District (CBD) …

Farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, have threatened to stop paying water and maintenance levies to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) unless the poor state of farm access roads is addressed. Speaking at their annual general meeting, the farmers accused NIA of failing to repair roads within the …

Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has raised concern over the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in the country, urging swift action to safeguard women and children from abuse. Her remarks came a day after Parliament suspended its usual business to debate the worsening crisis. Speaking in Maralal, …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has expressed confidence that President William Ruto is firmly on track to secure a second term, citing the Kenya Kwanza administration’s infrastructure projects and economic reforms as proof of progress. Speaking during a Women Empowerment Programme in Teso North, Busia County, Wetang’ula said infrastructure development …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted a truck loaded with contraband cigarettes in Busia County, in a bust that could have cost the government about Sh70 million in lost customs duties and taxes. The 40-foot container was tracked along the Busia–Mumias Road during an intelligence-led operation conducted by KRA’s …

Senior Counsel Paul Muite has praised the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) for delivering timely and accurate weather forecasts that have proven vital as heavy rains continue across the country. In its weekly outlook for September 30 to October 6, 2025, the department predicted widespread rainfall despite prevailing sunny conditions at …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged tougher action against cartels accused of exploiting tea farmers and depressing their bonuses, despite the sector recording higher overall earnings. Speaking in Londiani, Kericho County, during the Kipkelion East Economic Empowerment forum, Kindiki said the government was sealing loopholes that cartels have been using …

Electric car sales in the UK reached an all-time high in September, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Registrations of fully battery-powered vehicles rose by nearly a third to 72,779, while plug-in hybrids grew at an even faster rate. Together, electric and hybrid …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has downplayed the role of social media and behind-the-scenes meetings in shaping Kenya’s political leadership, insisting that the presidency is only attained through direct grassroots mobilisation. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Friday during the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) unveiling of …