Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, has announced the integration of Linda Mama into the Social Health Insurance Funds (SHIF), which will improve benefits for expectant mothers. Linda Mama, a program offering free delivery services to expectant mothers, will be included in the expanded SHIF, replacing …
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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has announced the appointment of Hassan Omar as the interim Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to ORPP, the appointment process adhered to the Party’s Constitution. In a statement issued on Monday, Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu …
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Meta has launched two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya: In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Ads on Facebook Reels. These tools will allow creators to earn revenue by producing original videos and engaging with their audiences. Moon Baz, Meta’s Global Partnerships Lead for Africa, the Middle East, and …
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Billionaire Yagnesh Devani has been taken to Kilimani police station, where he will remain overnight until Wednesday when he is due to enter a plea regarding corruption charges linked to the Triton oil scandal. Devani appeared in court on Tuesday after a warrant for his arrest, issued in 2009, was …
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Kenya has initiated evacuation measures for its citizens in Lebanon in response to escalating regional tensions. The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated following Iran’s vow of retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas. The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Department …
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Rebecca Miano, the nominee for Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, has outlined why she is the ideal choice for the role. She highlighted her extensive experience in executive positions, including a five-year tenure as a CEO. In her previous roles, Miano developed essential skills in leadership, organizational management, operations, finance, …
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A suspect in a gun dealing case who had dramatically escaped from Karen Police Station, Nairobi, was re-arrested on Friday, August 2, in the Kasarani area. He had fled the station as police were processing him following the discovery of a large cache of firearms and ammunition at his home. …
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By: SPUTNIK In May 2023, in the wake of heavy rains and floods in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe received a fleet of 18 Russian-made helicopters for disaster management and air ambulances. In the same spirit of cooperation, this Thursday, Russia, with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Harare, …
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By: BBC News At least 32 people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber and gunmen targeted a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police spokesman has said. Abdifatah Adan Hassan said around 63 people are wounded, some of them critically. Video footage …
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Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Salim Mvurya disclosed a net worth of Ksh.158 million during his appearance before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments for vetting on Saturday. This is an increase of Ksh.38 million from the Ksh.120 million he reported in September 2022, when he was previously vetted for a …
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