Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …
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House prices in Lavington saw the highest growth among Nairobi suburbs in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, according to the latest HassConsult Q4 House Price Index. Prices in Lavington rose by 2.8%, followed by Westlands at 2.6% and Karen at 2.4%. Overall, property prices across 18 city suburbs increased …
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In response to rising cases of suicide and mental health challenges among boys and young men in Mukurwe-ini, community leaders and partners have launched a dedicated initiative, OKOA BOYCHILD Mukurwe-ini, aimed at creating a safe space for young males to talk, learn, and access support. The initiative comes amid growing …
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The court has urged parties involved in the long-running ownership dispute over Directline Assurance Company, a leading insurer for Public Service Vehicles, to consolidate and streamline their multiple pending applications. The aim is to allow the case to focus on the main issues of directorship and shareholding. Click here to …
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Winnie Odinga has said that her family is still coming to terms with life following the death of former ODM leader Raila Odinga, describing the period as emotionally demanding and life-changing. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP, who is also Raila’s youngest daughter, said the loss has been difficult …
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The deadline for applications to the March intake at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campuses via KUCCPS is Tuesday, January 27. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened its online portal for the March 2026 intake on January 7, allowing KCSE candidates from previous years up to …
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A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with another truck along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass near Carnivore Restaurant, leaving one person dead and causing major traffic disruption. The accident happened on Saturday, sparking panic along the busy route near Wilson Airport. Both trucks, including the fuel tanker, caught fire, producing thick black …
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The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has dismissed a constitutional petition filed by TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC and Gapco Kenya Limited, finding that the dispute should have been pursued through a regular civil lawsuit rather than a constitutional claim. In his decision, Justice J.G. Kemei upheld a preliminary objection …
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Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has cautioned the Kamba community to prepare for what he described as a certain victory for President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, warning that continued opposition politics could once again sideline the region from national leadership. He predicted that President Ruto would win by …
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Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency initiative co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has wiped all biometric information it previously collected from Kenyan users. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) confirmed that the company permanently erased data gathered from Kenyans through its platform in September 2023, in line with Kenyan data …
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