The National and County Governments have reached an agreement to pay the debt owed to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, President William Ruto has said. The President said counties have committed to pay Ksh 2 billion, while the National Government will contribute Ksh 1.5 billion to ensure hospitals receive sufficient medicine. He explained that this…
The National Treasury is exploring alternative public-private partnership (PPP) models to finance the country’s mega infrastructure projects following the cancellation of Adani Group-led initiatives for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department of the National Treasury, Dr. Chris Kiptoo, stated that the…
Shiva N’Zigou’s shocking confessions reveal a tragic life entangled in deceit, ritual sacrifice, exploitation, and disturbing personal relationships. Six years ago, African football lovers were left stunned by the jaw-dropping revelations of a former Gabonese international Shiva N’Zigou, once celebrated as the youngest-ever goalscorer in Africa Cup of Nations history. Behind the brilliance of his…
Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang directed regional, county, and sub-county directors of education to ensure the closure of unapproved boarding sections within their jurisdictions. [File, Standard] The Ministry of Education has ordered 348 primary schools to shut down their boarding sections due to non-compliance with safety regulations. In a letter to education stakeholders dated Wednesday, November…
A transformative initiative to improve lives and protect the environment is set to take root in Loitokitok, Kajiado County. Launching on Tuesday, the Loitokitok Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Program aims to tackle the region’s most pressing challenges: environmental conservation and community development. This ambitious 10-year collaboration brings together the Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority (ENSDA),…
Sha’Carri Richardson has opened up on the unique attribute about herself that drives her desire to dominate. American sprinting sensation Sha’Carri Richardson has opened up about the unique inner fire that has fueled her success from a young age, distinguishing her as one of the most electrifying athletes of her generation. Richardson, whose meteoric rise…
Health services at the Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) were paralyzed when medics and other support staff downed tools to protest working conditions at the level 6 facility. Led by representatives from two unions, the workers asked the Ministry of Health to urgently address a number of grievances including sexual harassment, working…
Tragedy struck Manyatta Estate in Kisumu when a four-year-old boy, Morgan Odhiambo, slipped into a sewage tank and died Efforts to save him, including providing him with first aid and rushing him to the hospital, were unsuccessful The incident has caused concern due to negligence, as the tank was reportedly left open while the owner…
Sarah Nyareru emerged as the overall winner of the NCBA Golf series after winning the series finale at Muthaiga Golf Club. Playing off a handicap of 12, the Karen Country Club golfer recorded an impressive 37 Stableford points to emerge as the top golfer, flooring a strong field of 230 golfers from across…
Disaster struck in Awasi, Kisumu County, heavy floods washed away Mark Ochieng Oyoo during the continuous rain When his car was found, volunteers and rescue teams are intensifying efforts to find him in the hope of finding him. The missing man is an employee in the Ministry of Interior and was known for his love…
The Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development on Monday announced the creation of special counters in all Huduma Centers nationwide to facilitate the registration of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) by Kenyans. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi noted that the move will streamlie services for citizens seeking to enroll in the…
Illustrative picture of human papillomavirus HPV vaccine.[Courtesy] In the vibrant streets of Nairobi, a silent health crisis is unfolding, casting a shadow over the lives of Gay, Bisexual, and Men who have sex with men (GBMSM). As the world commemorated World AIDS Day on December 1, 2024, a study by Health Options for Young Men on HIV/AIDS/STIs…
An Italian national embroiled in a Ksh 32 million fraud case in Watamu, Kilifi County, has explained how he was swindled of Ksh 15 million by fellow Italians promising to sell him a house. Girola Fiorenzo, who testified through a translator Michael Mkare told Kilifi Chief Magistrate James Mwaniki that he first visited Kenya in…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has warned her staff against engaging in corruption that tends to hinder economic growth. Speaking in Machakos during the swearing in of the new County Executive for Health Justus Kasivu, the governor warned that stern action take action would be taken against all officers found engaging in the vice. The Governor…
Justin Gatlin has aimed a swipe at the sculptors behind Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade and football star Cristiano Ronaldo’s statues. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin, a five-time Olympic medalist and 12-time World Championship medalist, recently shared his lighthearted yet pointed thoughts on the potential creation of a statue in his honor. The 2004 Olympic…