Why Social Health Insurance is Essential for Every Kenyan

Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary State Department of Medical Services. Imagine a world where you and your family can access healthcare right in your neighbourhood without the need to travel far when illness strikes. Picture a Kenya where health facilities – whether a small dispensary or a top-tier hospital-are well equipped, adequately staffed and stocked with…

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Cedric Todwell appointed new Turaco Director

Former Pula Commercial Director Cedrick Todwell has been appointed as Turaco’s new Business Development Director, effective October 1, 2024. Based in Kenya, Turaco is Africa’s leading insurtech, offering affordable health and life micro insurance across the continent, with a goal of insuring 2 billion people within the next ten years. “I am excited to join…

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Canadian premiers urge strong response to Trump tariff threat, minister says

Some Canadian premiers are urging Ottawa to respond robustly to the threat of tariffs from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting critical minerals and metals as products the U.S. relies on, Canada’s Finance Minister said on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other government ministers met with provincial premiers to discuss Trump’s pledge to…

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‘600 officers are now ready for deployment’

The National Police Service (NPS) has issued an update on the readiness for deployment of an additional 600 officers in the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. In a statement on Friday night November 8, 2024, the police service indicated that the officers have been taken through the relevant courses required before their…

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Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to feed people left hungry by drought

By REUTERS Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger after the worst drought in four decades, wildlife authorities said on Tuesday. The El Nino-induced drought wiped out crops in southern Africa, impacting 68 million people and causing food shortages across the region. “We can confirm that we are planning to cull about 200 elephants across the country. We are working on modalities on how we are going to do…

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Millicent Omanga condemns withdrawal of CJ Koome’s security details

Former Nominated senator Millicent Omanga has condemned the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome’s security details. In a statement on Thursday night January 23, 2025, Omanga said that withdrawing the CJ’s security details violates the judiciary’s independence and exposes judicial officers to danger. “Whatever the issues in contention may be, withdrawing the security detail of…

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How To Build And Use A Crypto Watchlist Effectively

The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving at breathtaking speed, with new coins and tokens launched every year, adding more alternatives to the mix. Each cryptocurrency serves a different purpose, and its diversity contributes to the resilience of the digital economy, which can provide significant benefits in greater efficiency and lower costs. Kenya, the biggest cryptocurrency market…

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‘Winning state changed everything’- American sprint legend Justin Gatlin on the moment he realized his potential

Justin Gatlin has made intriguing revelations about the key moments and mindset that shaped his legendary sprinting career. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has opened up about the defining moments that shaped his illustrious track and field career.  Speaking on the Run Your Race podcast with Theo Pinson and AJ Richardson, Gatlin delved into the…

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