The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has confiscated illegal substances and liquor valued at over Sh2.9 million during a raid in Bondo, Siaya County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The seizure is part of a nationwide campaign targeting drug trafficking and the …
Read More »Duale Forms Committee to Review NHIF Pending Medical Claims
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has set up a special committee to review unresolved medical claims submitted to the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) within a 90-day timeframe. The NHIF was recently dissolved as part of President William Ruto’s broader reforms to achieve universal health coverage, with the Social …
Read More »U.S Cancels Visas for All South Sudanese Passport Holders with Immediate Effect
The U.S. government has revoked all visas previously issued to South Sudanese passport holders, effective immediately, according to an announcement made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday, April 5. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Rubio stated the decision was prompted by South Sudan’s transitional government’s refusal …
Read More »Gunfire Erupts as Rowdy Youths Disrupt Gachagua’s Church Visit
Chaos broke out during a Sunday service at the PCEA Church in Kasarani, Nairobi, after a group of unruly youths stormed the venue, disrupting the proceedings. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The service, which was being attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, turned chaotic when the group …
Read More »Kenya’s Pension Industry Reaches Ksh2.21 Trillion Following Increase in NSSF Contributions
Kenya’s pension sector has experienced significant growth, with total assets under management reaching Ksh2.21 trillion by December 2024. This marks a 27.94% increase from 2023, representing the largest rise since 2019. In 2019, pension assets were valued at Ksh1.3 trillion, growing to Ksh1.4 trillion in 2020 and Ksh1.55 trillion in …
Read More »M-Pesa Services to be Unavailable on Monday April 7, Safaricom Announces
Safaricom PLC has announced that its M-Pesa services will undergo scheduled system maintenance on the night of Monday, April 7, 2025, from 1:00 am to 1:30 am. In a public notice released on Saturday, the telecom company explained that the 30-minute maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to enhance service …
Read More »Ruto: If I fail, I’ll go home to farm.
President William Ruto has urged leaders in Kiambu to come together and collaborate for the betterment of all Kenyans. During his visit to Githunguri on Saturday, Ruto appealed to leaders to stop inciting divisions and conflicts among Kenyans. He emphasized that each leader has been given a specific mandate to …
Read More »Migori: Man Dies in Violent Clash Over Married Woman
A 37-year-old man has died following a violent confrontation stemming from a suspected love triangle in North East Kadem, Nyatike Sub County, Migori County. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred on the night of March 31, 2025. Kevin Ouma lost his life after an altercation …
Read More »President Ruto Fires Irungu Nyakera as KICC Board Chair
President William Ruto has appointed Samuel Waweri Mwangi as the new Chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Board of Directors. This appointment, effective immediately under Section 43 (1) (a) of the Tourism Act, will span a period of three years starting from April 1, 2025. The announcement also …
Read More »Nyong’o Urges Immediate Investigation into Fatal Nyakach Road Accident
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o has urged the police to promptly investigate the tragic road accident that resulted in the deaths of four people and left 19 others injured. Nyong’o called for the authorities to determine the cause of the crash and take appropriate action against those responsible for any negligence …
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