Health sector sounds alarm over Sh38.7 billion budget cut

Health sector warns a Sh38.7 billion budget cut could derail Universal Health Coverage, worsen workforce gaps and slow diagnostic growth as demand for care continues to outpace supply.

By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago

Nairobi forum warns Sudan war drawing in foreign fighters

An African Union-backed forum in Nairobi on Thursday warned that Sudan's war is attracting foreign fighters and armed groups that could destabilise neighbouring countries.

By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago

Property Developers Association partners with KNCCI to Boost Affordable Housing

The Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) has signed a strategic partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to unlock new financing models.

By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago

Thousands of Ugandans crowd Prophet Mbonye's 2025 Honor Day

Tens of thousands of people from around the world gathered on Monday, 1st September, to honour Prophet Elvis Mbonye during the 2025 Honour Day.

By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago

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 6 months ago

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 6 months ago

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 6 months ago

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 7 months ago

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 7 months ago

Tanzania reaffirms stronger ties with the US

Tanzania has shifted towards an economic diplomacy model that emphasizes trade and investment.

By Winfrey Owino 7 months ago

Boniface Kariuki is dead, family says

Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira says Kariuki was confirmed dead today at 3.15pm.

By Winfrey Owino 8 months ago

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 8 months ago

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 8 months ago

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 9 months ago

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 9 months ago

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 10 months ago

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 10 months ago

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 10 months ago

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 10 months ago

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 10 months ago

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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 10 months ago

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 10 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

'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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 1 year ago