Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheme Stories

Only 1.4 million informal workers enrolled in SHIF, says Health CS Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

This number is in sharp contrast to the formal sector, where 4.9 million individuals are actively making contributions.

Kenya’s public universities drowning in debt as crisis worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Among the biggest debtors are Kenyatta University, which owes Sh12.38 billion, the University of Nairobi with Sh12.22 billion, and Jomo Kenyatta Unive...

Senate rejects proposal to ban county governments from hiring external law firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The report also highlights that county governments are under increased scrutiny over questionable spending on legal fees.

Questions arise over unused billions in Road Annuity Fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua told the committee that the law gives the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary powers to declare a surplus and...

KDF holds requiem mass for General Ogolla and nine soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 17, 2025

During the ceremony, General Ogolla’s passing was remembered as a moment that deeply impacted the nation and the military fraternity. Each fallen sold...

TUK declared insolvent as Parliament orders forensic audit into Sh12bn debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The MPs sitting on the committee, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, ordered an immediate forensic audit of the university’s finances dating back to...

Ruto calls for responsible military discourse, reaffirms KDF's role in national stability
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The military has been hitting headlines lately, following the uproar over Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Kahariri's warning on the persistent...

General Francis Ogolla’s Will reveals private side: Family, estate and final wishes unveiled
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The Will clearly stated that Ogolla’s children, Lorna Achieng and Joel Rabuku, would manage his estate after his death. His instructions were straight...

MPs reject TSC’s teacher promotion list, citing bias, inequity and lack of transparency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The MPs argued that the promotions, which had been celebrated by some, were skewed and unfair, with certain counties benefiting disproportionately fro...

TSC says it needs Sh3 billion to promote over 178,000 stagnated teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia attributed the prolonged stagnation to years of underfunding, which she said had crippled the implementatio...

Governors willing to settle Sh10.5 billion roads fund dispute out of court to end stalemate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The National Assembly suggested allocating Sh25.3 billion, while the Senate pushed for the full Sh50.5 billion. Governors and the Senate support direc...

Diaspora remittances record slower growth as Kenyans send home Sh159.5 billion in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that February recorded the slowest increase in remittance flows for the quarter, compared to the other...

Auditor General questions Ketraco’s Sh431 million land compensation payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Gathungu noted that the company failed to provide clear records of payment recipients, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the disbursements.

Over 100,000 police officers miss out on insurance benefits despite Sh6 billion cover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Gathungu faults NPS accounting officer Bernice Lemedeket for failing to ensure proper management of the contract awarded for the insurance provision.

Sh5bn Kenya's flagship research hub stalls amid funding crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

According to the Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, construction began in February 2013, with the initial completion date set for March 3, 2016. But due...

Katiba Institute seeks full disclosure of MPs’ mileage allowance details in push for accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The group is seeking clarity on how salaries are set and whether they are based on legal and economic considerations.

Billions in government’s car loan fund go untapped as civil servants shun scheme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The committee heard that only Sh225 million of the Sh3.8 billion in the fund had been issued to beneficiaries by June 2023.

Women Enterprise Fund locks horns with Auditor General over impropriety report
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 12, 2025

The audit report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu had exposed alarming financial irregularities at the Women Enterprise Fund, totalling Sh1.4 billion...

WordPress users can now harness AI power to build and design websites
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 11, 2025

The new AI builder aims to streamline the process for beginners and help WordPress.com remain competitive in the ever-growing market of website builde...

Report reveals Gen Francis Ogolla’s KAF 1501’s final flight lasted only two minutes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

The Bell UH-1H-II (Huey) helicopter KAF 1501 left Nairobi’s Wilson Airport on April 18, 2024, for a field tour to assess military operations in Baring...

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