Starting October 1, 2024, Kenyans will no longer access healthcare services through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) as the government fully transitions to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira announced on Sunday that SHIF benefits will commence on this date and will be managed by the Social Health Authority…
Grace Willison remembered the last time with her first daughter Teresia, who was killed by the police The little girl was in her room when the police opened fire to disperse the protesters, and the bullet went through the window Willison, a mother of six from Tanzania, said her fourth-grade daughter walked into the living…
By THE CONVERSATION As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used to describe their training centres. These…
In a heartfelt revelation, renowned rights activist Boniface Mwangi has shared a deeply personal account of a moment that nearly shifted the course of his life. Mwangi reflected on the overwhelming weight of his activism and personal aspirations, admitting that he contemplated taking his own life on August 2, 2024. In a candid statement, Mwangi…
On Sunday, September 15, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to attend President William Ruto's event in Nyeri county However, the second-in-command joked that a prestigious event in Kirinyaga county made him miss attending Ruto's event Gachagua's move came a few days after MPs who support Ruto announced their support for Home Affairs Minister Kithure Kindiki…
Chief Justice Martha Koome Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for urgent reforms to address security challenges faced by judicial officers while in the line of duty. Speaking at the Judiciary-Development Partners annual roundtable meeting on Monday, Koome noted that budgetary constraints have stalled essential security plans for judicial personnel and court infrastructure. “Following the…
Leaders from the Mount Kenya region who have been in the recent past exchanging political tirades have been requested to calm down and concentrate on the development agenda. Speaking at Our Lady of Sorrows Baricho Catholic Church in Ndia Constituency during the 100 years’ centenary celebrations, leaders led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Governor…
Despite ending his season early and racing sparingly, triple-world champion Noah Lyles earned more than $100,000. Triple world champion Noah Lyles has earned millions from his track races this season despite racing sparingly and ending his season quite early. Lyles opened his season with an indoor campaign that saw him claim the silver medal at…
A Grade Two student at Kuriot Primary School in Cherangany drowned and died on Sunday, September 15 Deputy Chief of Kibuswo, Gilbert Chepsiror, said the deceased was among 20 children who were fishing in the seasonal river when he slipped and fell into the water. The local administration blamed the parents for neglecting and neglecting…
Ruto speaking during Sunday service at Steward Revival Pentecostal Church, Embakasi West, Nairobi County on September 15, 2024. President William Ruto has defended his administration’s progress, insisting that his efforts are driving positive change in Kenya despite skepticism from critics. Speaking at Stewards Revival Pentecostal Church in Nairobi on Sunday, Ruto expressed confidence in his…
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s performance two years into his presidency, calling it a total disaster and describing it as below average. Ruto, who was inaugurated on September 13, 2022, at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, marked his second anniversary in office last Friday. In a scathing assessment, Olekina condemned…
Sunday, September 15, Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah said some government leaders were obstructing the work of President William Ruto Ichung'wah asked the national leader to clear Kenya First leaders who oppose his agenda Recently, the Kikuyu member of parliament has been publicly criticizing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Nairobi – Majority Leader in the…
PHOTO | BBC TikTok will start making its case on Monday against a law that will see it banned in the US unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells the social media app within nine months. The measure – signed into law by President Biden in April – has been prompted by concerns that US users’ data…
Dan Sonko and Winnie Bwire were in a happy relationship but separated and remained close friends The two were the epitome of a good relationship, and their photos always attracted many Sonko, who has been away from social media for a long time, attended a mass to honor the late Winnie The heartbroken father of…
On Sunday, September 15, President William Ruto reprimanded elected officials who are running early campaigns Ruto told his deputy Rigathi Gachagua to focus on implementing the Kenya First manifesto for the people The president's statements come a few days after more than 40 members of parliament confronted Gachagua about the leadership of Mount Kenya Nyeri…