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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula will travel to the Vatican on Thursday evening to attend the funeral of the late Pope Francis, set to take place on Saturday at St. Peter’s Square. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Wetang’ula, who is a practicing Catholic, was chosen by President William …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a crackdown on illegal occupation of public land, with a specific focus on government-owned parcels used by police and prison services. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during the launch of the Jukwaa La Usalama security engagement forum in Kitui County …

The Ministry of Health is preparing to release standardized payment guidelines for the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover targeting indigent and vulnerable households, a move aimed at advancing the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Following consultations with the Council of Governors …

President William Ruto has secured funding from China for the long-awaited reconstruction of the hazardous Nithi Bridge along the Embu–Meru highway—an area notorious for frequent and deadly accidents. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement, made on April 24 by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, marks a significant …

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) has instructed the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to publish its financial statements and annual reports as required by law. In a letter addressed to the NSSF CEO, Dorothy Jemator, the Access to Information Commissioner at the Ombudsman’s office, gave the …

Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed in a liturgical ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday at 8:00 AM, according to Vatican News. This rite will precede his funeral on Saturday morning, April 26. The sealing of the coffin, known as the Rite of Sealing, will be conducted by Cardinal …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) Board is looking to hire eight professionals for key leadership roles, seeking individuals who are “visionary, results-oriented, and experienced.” According to a notice published on Thursday, the positions include Deputy Director roles in Human Resource Management, Administration, Corporate Communications, and Finance & Accounts. Additionally, there …

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that mathematics will once again be a required subject across all senior secondary school pathways. This decision comes after significant backlash from professionals and the public following an earlier proposal to remove mathematics as a compulsory subject for some students under the Competency-Based …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Clinical Officers Council (COC) to conduct a fresh round of inspections across all health facilities to ensure full compliance with set standards. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking during a meeting at Afya House on Wednesday, Duale also instructed the …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu secured a small legal win on Wednesday after the High Court allowed him to amend and refile his application for bond as he awaits the outcome of his appeal. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Waititu has been in prison since February following a …