The United States has demanded transparency regarding the reported abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi and his subsequent forced return to Uganda. The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs emphasized the need for a full and transparent explanation of the events surrounding Besigye’s detention, stating it …
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has assured residents that his administration is dedicated to fixing the city’s deteriorating roads, which have been neglected for several months. In a meeting with the Senate’s County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC), Sakaja confirmed that talks with the National Government had resulted in a …
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President William Ruto has officially rebranded the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to Taifa Care, highlighting its essential role in ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans. During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the president expressed confidence that the new model would deliver efficient and effective …
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An 88-year-old man has died after being attacked by bees in Bungoma County. The incident has cast a shadow over Nabing’enge village in Milima Ward. According to locals, Alfred Muchele was attacked by bees and died early Friday morning while receiving treatment at Naitiri Hospital, as shared by Patrick Wekesa, …
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has addressed the concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops regarding the rising cases of abductions, torture, killings, and the increasing number of women being murdered in Kenya. In response to the wave of kidnappings, Kanja reassured the public that the National Police Service is …
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The government has announced that it will soon clear the outstanding debts owed to faith-based hospitals. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed in a statement that Sh938 million has already been released to these health facilities, with an additional Sh2.5 billion expected to be distributed in the coming days. ALSO READ: Njeri …
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The Nyeri High Court has temporarily halted the relocation of matatu operators from three major bus stages in Nyeri to a newly built Sh600 million facility in the Asian Quarters. Judge Mogare Dennis Kizito issued a conservatory order on Friday, preventing the relocation after matatu SACCOs filed an urgent petition. …
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Alamin Ahmed Abdallah has been elected the new Chairman of the Mombasa Football Kenya Federation (FKF), defeating incumbent Lillian Kazungu in Thursday’s elections held at Shanzu Teachers College. Alamin received 26 votes, edging out Kazungu, who garnered 22 votes. Salim Ali came in third with eight votes. This marks Alamin’s …
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Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for respect for the clergy’s right to voice their opinions amidst rising tensions between the church and President William Ruto’s government. Her comments come in response to the backlash directed at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) after they criticized the administration. …
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The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has clarified that the proposed 15% tax on social media and internet services is aimed at the owners of these platforms, not local users. In his defense of the tax, Mbadi argued that it is illogical for Kenyans to pay taxes for using social …
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