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You love chips-kuku? Well, the government is coming for you
Through the Health Ministry, the government says such strict regulatory measures on the sale and marketing of these foods will play a key role in reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
You love chips-kuku? Well, the government is coming for you
Kenya emerges as East Africa's Digital Health hub in push for UHC
Key stakeholders from government, NGOs, and the private sector convened to discuss the future of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in East Africa.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Kenya emerges as East Africa's Digital Health hub in push for UHC
Former MP launches party, calls for interested aspirants
His announcement came just hours before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) refuted claims made by some politicians suggesting that there would be no elections in 2027.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Former MP launches party, calls for interested aspirants
Rare UN Mandela Prize lifts hope in Kibera as slum claims global honour
Kibera slum has earned a place on the global stage after one of its residents won the 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize, one of the United Nations' highest honours awarded every five years.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Rare UN Mandela Prize lifts hope in Kibera as slum claims global honour
New Jomvu road named after Kenyan philanthropist
A new 4.5km access road in Jomvu, Mombasa, is set to ease congestion and improve safety for traders, schoolchildren and residents in the densely populated Bangladesh settlement.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
New Jomvu road named after Kenyan philanthropist
Tanzania reaffirms stronger ties with the US
Tanzania has shifted towards an economic diplomacy model that emphasizes trade and investment.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Tanzania reaffirms stronger ties with the US
Boniface Kariuki is dead, family says
Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira says Kariuki was confirmed dead today at 3.15pm.
By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago
Boniface Kariuki is dead, family says
Boniface Kariuki is brain-dead, family says
Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira, they were called by the hospital on Saturday midnight and informed of the patient's state, life support machine cannot be switched off due to legal issues.
By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago
Boniface Kariuki is brain-dead, family says
Kenyan engineers get recognition for global mobility
Kenyan Engineers have reached a historic milestone after the Engineers Board of Kenya acceded to the Washington Accord as a Provisional Signatory.
By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago
Kenyan engineers get recognition for global mobility
Women activists in Kilifi face threats as they lead fight against violence
Women activists in Marafa, Kilifi County, are facing threats as they fight gender-based violence (GBV) even as new data shows worrying levels of abuse.
By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago
Women activists in Kilifi face threats as they lead fight against violence
Lack of market data delays State plan to industrialise counties
Delay by county governments to map out value chains has slowed down efforts to set up County Aggregation and Industrial Parks across the country.
By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago
Lack of market data delays State plan to industrialise counties
Report: How women and girls bear the brunt of Sudan war
When the day broke on Monday, July 16, 2023, Batul, a Sudanese nurse, was at her home in the Kafouri area of Khartoum with her daughter, who has a heart condition.
By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago
Report: How women and girls bear the brunt of Sudan war
Court bars lawyer Letangule from defaming PS Korir over Sh2.7B land dispute
Milimani Commercial Magistrate Becky Cheloti Mulemia grants temporary injunction orders restraining the respondents from further publishing defamatory statements.
By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago
Court bars lawyer Letangule from defaming PS Korir over Sh2.7B land dispute
Officials linked to Sh2.7B Kenya Railways land deal dismiss fraud claims
Officials linked to the Sh2.7 billion Kenya Railways land acquisition in Embakasi South have dismissed claims of fraud, terming the allegations misleading and malicious.
By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago
Officials linked to Sh2.7B Kenya Railways land deal dismiss fraud claims
Luo professionals to sponsor Orengo's ouster for critising Ruto
Professionals from the Luo community have threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Siaya Governor James Orengo for criticising the broad-based government.
By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago
Luo professionals to sponsor Orengo's ouster for critising Ruto
Manufacturers might have to layoff staff after Trump tariffs, KAM says
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ten percent tariff on all goods exported from Kenya and other African countries, the manufacturing sector is facing potential job cuts.
By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago
Manufacturers might have to layoff staff after Trump tariffs, KAM says
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Regulating net: Tug of war between online freedoms and societal order
Pronouncements from officials suggest the internet has become a den of goons. Curing the headache, however, is splitting opinion, with worries over stifling freedoms.
By Brian Otieno and Winfrey Owino 5 months ago
Regulating net: Tug of war between online freedoms and societal order
ASALs PS Harsama denies claims of malpractice in relief food distribution
Asals Principal Secretary Kello Harsama has denied claims of taking 80 per cent of relief food meant for Asal counties to Marsabit, saying the region is categorized under the 23 Asal counties.
By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago
ASALs PS Harsama denies claims of malpractice in relief food distribution
Mudavadi concerned about cost implications of public participation process
Mudavadi said the government was torn between prioritising public participation funding or using taxpayer money to meet other essential needs.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Mudavadi concerned about cost implications of public participation process
Relief for mothers in Narok as hospital offers specialised services
At Talek Health Centre, in Narok, once the patient walks in, tests are done, and they speak virtually to a specialist from Gertrude's Hospital.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Relief for mothers in Narok as hospital offers specialised services
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Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?
Many Kenyans have voiced their discontent with the political alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?
Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General Election
Political uncertainty is mounting ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, with concerns growing over the alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General Election
Youth leaders threaten legal action over IEBC selection panel shortlist
Two youth leaders have threatened to sue the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, accusing it of excluding young people from the recruitment process.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Youth leaders threaten legal action over IEBC selection panel shortlist
Why most Kenyans cannot access SHA services
Stakeholders in the health sector have identified some of the challenges facing implementation of Social Health Authority (SHA) across the country.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Why most Kenyans cannot access SHA services
MCAs disrupt summit, insist on Ruto's attendance
Members of various county assemblies on Monday boycotted an address by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, demanding President William Ruto's presence at the 5th Legislative Summit 2025.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
MCAs disrupt summit, insist on Ruto's attendance
Samburu leaders call out police for slow response to banditry attacks in Baragoi
This comes hours after six people were shot dead and eight others injured in a cattle rustling conflict in Baragoi, Samburu County.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Samburu leaders call out police for slow response to banditry attacks in Baragoi
Lobby groups urge State to restore trust in Judiciary
International Commission of Jurists, KHRC condemn recent attacks on judiciary officers, says complaints should be communicated legally, call for truce between CAJ and JSC.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Lobby groups urge State to restore trust in Judiciary
Civil society bashes MPs for attacking Auditor General
Civil Society Organizations have criticized MPs for attacking Auditor General Nancy Gathungu and Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o.
By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
Civil society bashes MPs for attacking Auditor General
Editors condemn attacks on journalists in Majengo
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned police officers for assaulting journalists covering Majengo protests on Wednesday.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
Editors condemn attacks on journalists in Majengo
The familiar names interested in IEBC top job
Former CRJ Anne Amadi, former IEBC CEO James Oswago and Charles Nyachae are among 37 applicants for IEBC chairperson post.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
The familiar names interested in IEBC top job
Support for million children under threat amid aid freeze- UNICEF
UNICEF warns that global foreign aid cuts threaten support for millions of children, urges donors to sustain funding for critical programs amid US decision to pause funding.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
Support for million children under threat amid aid freeze- UNICEF
We will explain SHA issues if given a chance-Health CS
Health CS Deborah Barasa acknowledges Auditor General's report on SHA discrepancies exceeding Sh100b, says issues will be addressed in Parliament if given a chance.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
We will explain SHA issues if given a chance-Health CS
Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator says
Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator, Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) says
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator says
'Move on' Ruto tells off Social Health Insurance Fund critics
President William Ruto tells off critics of the Social Health Authority saying new system prevents fraudulent claims, gives Kenyans equal access unlike NHIF
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
'Move on' Ruto tells off Social Health Insurance Fund critics
Kisii strange disease: Health PS gives new directive
Health PS Mary Muthoni issued the directive after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of fecal contamination in the water supply.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
Kisii strange disease: Health PS gives new directive
How govt broke the law when setting up SHA
The office of the Auditor General has highlighted five ways the government contravened the law, when setting up the Social Health Authority system.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
How govt broke the law when setting up SHA
Human-Wildlife conflict victims to be compensated in 90 days, CS Miano says
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says victims of human-wildlife will now be compensated in three months, after filing a formal complaint.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
Human-Wildlife conflict victims to be compensated in 90 days, CS Miano says
Nairobi County officials suspended after dumping garbage at Stima Plaza
Two Nairobi County Officials suspended following the dumping of garbage outside Stima Plaza last Monday, Governor Johnson Sakaja tells MPS.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
Nairobi County officials suspended after dumping garbage at Stima Plaza
Why Kenya's diplomacy is under scrutiny as it prepares to host UN human rights hub
Kenya's diplomatic standing is under renewed focus as Nairobi prepares to host a regional human rights hub.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
Why Kenya's diplomacy is under scrutiny as it prepares to host UN human rights hub
CS Muturi on his way out, claims Ichung'wah
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has suggested that Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi could soon exit government.
By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago
CS Muturi on his way out, claims Ichung'wah
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