President Ruto Signs Three Parliamentary Bills into Law

On Wednesday, President William Ruto signed three significant Bills into law at a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi. The President approved the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the National Rating Bill, 2022, and the Water (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2024 allocates KSh387 billion to counties for the 2024/2025…

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Xmas gift for MPs in form of NG-CDF billions

National Treasury CS John Mbadi.[Standard] The National Treasury’s communique that it would by today disburse Sh5 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund has demonstrated intent to keep the fund alive amid a legal storm surrounding it.  Through a letter to the National Assembly, National Treasury CS John Mbadi on Tuesday communicated that they…

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Youth Employability Summit 2024: Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri advocates for more platforms to empower youth

Nairobi County today hosted the inaugural Youth Employability Summit 2024, addressing youth unemployment and socio-economic disparities in the region. Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri, presiding over the event, stressed the importance of empowering young people through skill development and innovative solutions. The summit gathered a diverse array of stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector leaders,…

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Fee-for-Service Program: A Sustainable Path to Quality Healthcare Across Kenya

As Kenya continues to make strides toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Ministry of Health is implementing bold initiatives that are redefining healthcare access nationwide. Central to this transformation is the Social Health Authority (SHA), designed to bring comprehensive healthcare services to all Kenyans, aligning with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The SHA,…

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PWDs can access TB information in braille following the launch of IEC materials

On Tuesday, Kenya launched TB information, education, and communication (IEC) materials in braille for the visually impaired, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) celebrated on December 3, 2024. This year’s theme was “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” The Union of the Blind (KUB),…

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Court finds photographer guilty of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba murder

Murder suspect Jacktone Odhiambo at the Eldoret High Court in 2023. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Jackton Odhiambo, the prime suspect in the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo alias Chiloba has been found guilty of the slain activist’s brutal murder. Eldoret High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi noted in his judgment that Odhiambo, who was the last person seen with the deceased…

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