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The Council of Governors has introduced a financial procedure manual for county health spending units aimed at improving financial management and accountability within the health sector. During the launch at Movenpick Hotel, Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, emphasized that every Kenyan has the …

The Kenya Kwanza government recently rebranded its flagship national health insurance program, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), to “Taifa Care.” This change was announced unexpectedly during President William Ruto’s State of the Nation address in Parliament last Thursday, catching many by surprise. SHIF, which replaced the old National Health …

Meru County has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a walk led by County Commissioner Jacob Ouma. The event, which took place at the County Headquarters on Monday, aims to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of GBV in the region. During the event, …

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who is currently serving as acting Interior Cabinet Secretary, has officially gazetted the creation of 27 new sub-counties as part of efforts to enhance citizens’ access to government services. Additionally, 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations have been gazetted to improve security management in …

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has announced plans to dispose of 262 unclaimed bodies within the next seven days. The hospital issued a notice via MyGov, urging the public to visit the Farewell Home to identify any of their deceased relatives. In line with the Public Health Act Cap 242, under …

The government, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has cleared Sh3.7 billion in outstanding bills owed to various healthcare facilities, including Sh1.4 billion in arrears for the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). During a meeting with faith-based health stakeholders on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa confirmed significant progress …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted that moderate to heavy rainfall will persist across various parts of the country. The department has advised the public to remain vigilant, as certain areas could experience intense rainfall, with amounts exceeding 50mm within 24 hours. The weather forecast for Monday, November 25, to …

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots elections are scheduled to take place this Wednesday at polling stations across all 47 counties. In a press statement, Emily Awita, the chairperson of the ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), confirmed that preparations are complete and measures are in place to ensure the …

A new United Nations report reveals that at least 140 women and girls are murdered every day worldwide, typically by someone they know, such as a partner or a close relative. The report, released on Monday, highlights that a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. The data also …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at plans to create a new political alliance ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. During a speech in Murang’a on Sunday, Gachagua shared that he is in ongoing discussions with religious leaders and political allies who share his views, with a formal announcement …