Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to introduce an ouster motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua today, Tuesday, at 2:30 PM in the National Assembly. Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah confirmed that the impeachment motion will be presented to the House. For the motion to pass, it needs …

The National Assembly’s Health Committee has given the green light to Safaricom’s KSh 104.8 billion Integrated Information Technology System (IITS) for Universal Healthcare. This initiative aims to digitize Kenya’s healthcare system and had previously faced criticism over its procurement process and Safaricom’s involvement. However, after a thorough review, the committee …

Uncertainty surrounds the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheduled for tomorrow due to issues with the Means Testing Instrument (MTI), which is used to calculate annual premium contributions for informal sector households. It was revealed that the Ministry of Health and SHIF conducted a pilot project in …

A third attempt to halt the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has failed, as a three-judge bench in the High Court’s Constitutional Division declined to issue interim orders. This follows the unsuccessful efforts of former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Cleophas Malalah and the civil society group Sheria …

Political activist Morara Kebaso has been arrested at his Kahawa Sukari offices under unclear circumstances. During the arrest, authorities seized electronic devices, including phones and laptops. His lawyer, Pareno Solonka, reported that Kebaso has been held incommunicado since his arrest, with officers claiming to be acting on “orders from above.” …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu was arrested on Monday and taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters due to alleged inciting comments he made in Ruiru. His lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, confirmed the arrest was related to these remarks. Waititu is currently detained at the DCI’s Serious Crime Unit. …

Nairobi, September 26, 2024 – Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were temporarily disrupted on Thursday morning following a supply disruption of Jet A-1 fuel. The disruption affected several flights and caused delays, inconveniencing passengers and airline operations.   In a statement, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed that …

The Ministry of Health has launched a program offering free Hormonal Intrauterine Devices (IUDs), which are often recommended for women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding. Dr. Albert Ndwiga, the Head of Family Planning in Kenya, announced that this contraceptive option will now be available at all public health facilities nationwide. The …

By: CNN Lebanon’s foreign minister said he was disappointed with US President Joe Biden’s remarks at the United Nations on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, adding he believes the United States “is the only country that can really make a difference” in the region. Biden only briefly mentioned …

By: CNN A Hezbollah missile intercepted near Israel’s economic center Tel Aviv is the first fired by the militant group to reach close to the city, the Israeli military said. Hezbollah said it had targeted the headquarters of Israel’s intelligence service Mossad, which it blames for attacks targeting its members, …