Shabana’s Gusii drama, Austin Odhiambo & Sharrif Musa masterclass: Talking points from FKFPL match week four

Four big talking points from matchweek four of the 2024/2025 FKF Premier League. Following an unforgettable weekend of FKF Premier League action that saw a mixture of thrilling performances, team drama, and notable individual displays, there were several takeaways that we took from matchweek four. With the international break upon us and the fact there…

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Senator Omtatah files petition to halt SHIF rollout

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. [File, Standard] Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a court petition to stop the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).  In an application filed under a certificate of urgency, Omtatah, together with activists Eliud Matindi and Magare Gikenyi, also seek to quash the contract between the government and the…

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‘Nothing short of abduction’ – Kalonzo terms Waititu’s arrest illegal, says police didn’t follow due process

Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the arrest of former Kiambu county governor Ferdinand Waititu. Speaking outside the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) headquarters along Kiambu Road on Monday, September 30, 2024, Kalonzo termed Waititu’s arrest as an abduction. According to Kalonzo, the arrest was illegal since the police did not follow…

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Health CS flags off medical commodities to counties

Government has flagged off medical commodities to various counties ahead of the SHA roll out slated for Tuesday, 1st of October at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) National Supply Chain Centre. Speaking during the flagging off event on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa noted that the move marks a decisive step towards enhancing…

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Hooded men arrest activist Kebaso in Nairobi

DCI officers who arrested Morara Kebaso confiscated his phones and laptop before driving him away. [Courtesy] The activist who has been exposing abandoned projects and what is claimed to be corruption by the national government through social media was has been arrested by men believed to be police officers. Morara Kebaso is said to be…

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Basketball great Dikembe Mutombo dies aged 58: NBA

Basketball great Dikembe Mutombo dies aged 58 Congolese-American basketball great Dikembe Mutombo, renowned as one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died aged 58, the league announced on Monday. Mutombo, an eight-time NBA all-star, passed away surrounded by his family after a battle with brain cancer, the league added. “Dikembe Mutombo was…

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