The Ministry of Health’s committee established to ensure a smooth transition to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has recommended suspending the planned rollout of the system from July 1 due to problems with the digital platform designed for contribution payment and registration. The transition committee of the Social Health Authority (SHA), tasked with…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to call off planned protests and embrace dialogue as he condoled with families of those who lost loved ones in the demonstrations. Mr Gachagua on Wednesday appealed to the young people of Generation Z and others to heed to President William Ruto’s call…
The youth in Africa and Kenya in particular have rarely taken farming as a lifetime venture owing to the misconception that it a preserve of the poor with limited prospect making it big. The stigma associated Farming as a career is so grave that even parents would not encourage their children to take up as…
A look back at Kenya’s 2017 COSAFA Cup journey showcasing emerging talents and strategic plays under coach Adel Amrouche. Seven years ago, Kenya embarked on a memorable campaign at the 2017 COSAFA Cup held in Zambia. Despite an early exit the squad showed flashes of brilliance that underscored their potential in African football. The tournament…
After a day of deadly clashes between protesters opposed to the Finance Bill and anti-riot police on Tuesday, President William Ruto has announced that he will not sign the Finance Bill 2024, finally yielding to widespread public opposition. In a statement read at State House in the company of UDA Members of Parliament, President Ruto…
President William has officially written to the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Ruto expressed his decision to withdraw the bill, saying it was informed by widespread public dissatisfaction with the contents of the bill. “This evening President William Ruto,…
President William Ruto on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024, a day after violent protests that saw Parliament invaded by those who took part in demonstrations. In doing so, the head of state said he was acting in the best interests of the ordinary citizens given the opposition that greeted the…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga today presided over the official opening of the new 2NK Karatina branch Nyeri County. Speaking during the function, Kahiga called on more investors to come into the county noting that by opening the branch office, local investors had demonstrated their faith in Nyeri County…
Eliud Kipchoge and Lebron James have tried the new Nike shoes that massage feet and given their take on them before they are launched into the market. World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Lakers star Lebron James have expressed their opinion on the newly unveiled Nike sneakers that allegedly massage a person’s feet. Nike…
Following the events of Tuesday, it was clear that Kenya’s anti-riot security apparatus was overwhelmed. Images and videos of protesters pushing back the police over and over again blazed our TV screens, with no amount of deterrent working for the determined crowd. All this culminated in parliament, where the police opened fire killing several protestors…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned the involvement of the Kenya Defence Force (KDF) in the ongoing anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Nairobi. Okiya, said in a statement on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that the deployment of the KDF in the demos went against the Kenyan constitution. While quoting part of…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi speaking during the launch of the New Refugee Resources Center at the University of Nairobi (UoN) on Monday 24th June 2024. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, has launched a Refugee Resource Center at the University of Nairobi, offering significant benefits…
Kenyan-born American steeplechaser Hillary Bor has explained how introducing a new technique at the trials cost him a slot to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Kenyan-born American Hillary Bor went to the US Olympic trials with the hope of representing the US for the third time but unfortunately missed his target after falling and finishing…
A phased reopening of the Makadara Law Courts is underway after a two-week closure following the fatal shooting of Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Chief Justice Martha Koome outlined measures to be implemented before the courts reopened to the public on Monday for plea-taking. The reopening will occur in four phases, starting with trauma counselling for…
Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protesters in Nairobi have attacked Kenya Red Cross vehicles and staff. The Kenya Red Cross in a statement on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, said they had been attacked after being accused of whisking Members of Parliament when the protesters stormed the National Assembly. KRC staff injured The Kenya Red Cross staff and…