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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Luhya community will rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election, citing a political understanding and what he described as clear indications that Ruto is on course to retain power. Speaking on Thursday during an …

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his political influence in Mt Kenya, warning those seeking to weaken his connection with the region that their efforts are futile and amount to “empty political theatrics.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking to over 10,000 UDA grassroots leaders at Sagana State Lodge, …

Owners of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area have called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and take action over comments made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which they say amount to ethnic contempt, hate speech, and conduct that undermines national unity. …

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) acting party leader Oburu Odinga on Tuesday morning held talks with party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as efforts intensified to resolve an internal dispute that had sparked calls for Sifuna’s removal. The meeting took place at Oburu’s Nairobi office, hours after a petition seeking to de-whip …

President William Ruto has joined Kenyans in honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on what would have been his 81st birthday, following his passing. In his tribute, the President praised Raila as a true patriot whose life was defined by bravery, sacrifice and a deep, unshakeable love for …

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has claimed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing to discipline Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, including removing him from his role as party Secretary General. Cherargei alleged that ODM intends to strip Sifuna of the position this week, accusing him of undermining both the party …

President William Ruto has said 2026 will be a pivotal year in Kenya’s history, marking a decisive shift toward long-term growth and national transformation. He stated that the country has moved past uncertainty and is now firmly set on a clear and deliberate path to prosperity. Speaking during his New …

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has publicly apologized to the Luo community, acknowledging that decades of political messaging wrongly portrayed the Luo and their leaders as adversaries of the Kikuyu community—a narrative he described as misleading and harmful. In a statement on Wednesday, Kuria noted that for over …