National Heroes Honored: A Look at Major General Mohamed, Tonje, and Sakaja

President William Ruto nominated several Kenyans as heroes and heroines during the 2024 Mashujaa Day celebrations on Sunday, October 20. In his address, he honored both living and posthumous leaders for their significant contributions to Kenya’s progress, recognizing their dedication and sacrifice. Among the honorees were notable figures such as Daudi Tonje, Ayoti Sakaja, and…

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Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. “Malaria is as…

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President Ruto Assures Kenyans: SHIF Will Soon Become Efficient

President William Ruto expressed his confidence in the effectiveness of the new Social Health Authority (SHA) health scheme during the 61st Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale on Sunday. He affirmed his government’s commitment to achieving effective universal health coverage through this initiative. Ruto highlighted that the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) will transform healthcare, ensuring…

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The legal landmines in Gachagua’s impeachment

When former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua bid farewell to President William Ruto as he left the country to London trip. [File, Standard] The impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and nomination of Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki to take up his place has set in motion what portends to be a protracted legal battle…

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Ruto wanted to push me to death – Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has for the first time spoken about his fallout with President William Ruto. Speaking on Sunday, October 20, 2024, after being discharged from Karen Hospital, Gachagua revealed that Ruto has been treating him with hostility adding that even when he was fighting for his life the president showed him no…

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No NHIF employee will lose their job, Ruto assures

President William Ruto has assured that no jobs will be lost as the government transitions from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the newly established Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale, Ruto stated that NHIF employees will be managed in accordance with the provisions of the Social Health Insurance…

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