Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has immediately suspended all licenses and import clearances related to the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or promotion of nicotine and related products. Duale stated that all previously licensed individuals and entities must reapply within 21 days, providing comprehensive compliance documentation for review. “We will conduct …

A Nairobi City County employee died instantly after falling from the sixth floor of the City Hall Annex building on Saturday afternoon. The individual landed near the entrance to the building’s parking yard and was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with authorities yet …

In his ongoing effort to transform police stations and service areas into models of excellence, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Kenya Police Service), Eliud Lagat, paid unannounced visits to the Busia and Ugunja Police Stations to assess the officers’ working conditions. During the visits, DIG Lagat stressed the importance of …

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has strongly opposed the intimidation and threats directed at doctors participating in a strike in Kiambu County, warning that any such actions could lead to a nationwide response. In a statement posted on May 30, 2025, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji …

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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has donated five acres of land in Kisumu to support the government’s affordable housing initiative. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a public address in Kisumu on Thursday, Raila said the housing programme aligns with broader efforts to improve the lives of …

Murang’a Kanyenyaini MCA Grace Nduta, also known as “City,” has been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a staged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, in an incident believed to be politically driven. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Her arrest follows the recovery of a private …

Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has entered into a partnership with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to provide complex medical procedures—such as kidney transplants and heart surgeries—at no cost to patients. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The agreement was signed on Wednesday during a ceremony at Aga …

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday convened a private meeting with key opposition figures at his rural home in Tseikuru, Kitui County, in what insiders described as a crucial planning session ahead of the 2027 General Election. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The strategic talks come barely …

The World Bank is urging the Kenyan government to exempt employees earning less than Sh32,333 per month from contributing to the housing levy and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The proposal aims to ease the financial pressure on low-income earners by increasing …