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Niger's military leader named president, entrenches power
DW News  |  Mar 29, 2025

Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in 2023, is now Niger's president. The country's return to democratic norms looks furth...

KNEC releases 2023 TVET examination certificates for collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

KNEC advised that any queries regarding the certificates must be submitted in writing through the heads of institutions.

Duale: SHA will expose NHIF fraud, lead to private clinics closures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

PS Kimtai accused private healthcare providers of attempting to blackmail both the government and the public by withholding services.

Senate Bill seeks to end detention of patients, bodies over unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

If passed, the Bill would provide a legal framework to ensure that patients and bodies are not held over financial disputes, compelling health facilit...

Government disburses Sh22 billion to settle SHIF pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

NDIC stated that the payments have played a crucial role in ensuring the continuity of healthcare services and alleviating financial pressures on faci...

Government disburses Sh22 billion under SHIF to hospitals countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

A breakdown of the disbursement shows that faith-based organizations received Sh3.5 billion, public hospitals were allocated Sh7.2 billion, and privat...

Government to implement road tolling policy amid public concerns
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The Ministry of Roads and Transport confirmed that toll charges will be structured to ensure affordability and that revenues collected will be reinves...

Audit reveals ethnic bias in employment in Kenya's public universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The MPs noted that some universities and colleges have been hiring staff primarily from the same ethnic community as their Vice-Chancellors or Princip...

IEBC chair candidate Kissinger proposes AI to improve voter education, party nominations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 25, 2025

Kissinger emphasised that AI could play a key role in reaching a broader audience with timely, accurate information, ultimately improving voter partic...

Francis Kissinger: I was not fired by Judiciary, this is why I left
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Addressing past investigations linked to his tenure, he explained that scrutiny arose over a court project that was mistakenly believed to have been a...

Gender rule: IEBC Chair candidate Kissinger calls for inclusive and fair party primaries
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 25, 2025

Kissinger acknowledged that political parties play a crucial role in the election cycle as they are the commission's biggest stakeholders.

Francis Kissinger roots for operationalisation of IEBC Fund to ensure sustainability of electoral process
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 25, 2025

Kissinger said his main priority was the creation of a dedicated IEBC Fund, which he emphasized as critical for the sustainability of the electoral pr...

Insurance fraud up 45% in Q3 2024, motor industry lead surge - regulator
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 25, 2025

Most cases emanated from the motor industry, with fraudulent motor accidents recording 16 cases, up from two in the previous corresponding quarter.

Auditor-General flags major risks in Ruto's "Bottom-up" plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu highlighted implementation gaps, mismanagement, and financial shortfalls that could hinder the five main pillars of the...

Battling TB amidst persistent challenges of stigma, poverty and gender gaps
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 25, 2025

By transforming health pathways and addressing gender disparities, Kenya can strengthen its TB response and improve health outcomes for all.

Mozambique president meets opposition leader Mondlane for first time since disputed poll
Amina Wako  |  Mar 24, 2025

he meeting is seen as a significant step towards calming the political tensions that have gripped the country since the disputed election results were...

Doctors say Pope Francis requires two months of rest as he leaves hospital after five weeks
Reuters  |  Mar 24, 2025

During his 38 days in hospital, the pope experienced four acute episodes of what the Vatican termed "respiratory crises", which involved severe coughi...

Governors threaten counties shutdown over Sh78 billion withheld funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

The governors said the Sh38.4 billion lost from additional allocations includes Sh24 billion meant for critical county projects in healthcare, agricul...

High Court dismisses Wajir MCAs bid to block creation of conservancy
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 20, 2025

They argued that the registration and allocation of land to the conservancy posed a direct threat to the social fabric of the affected communities.

Suppliers struggle as government debt soars to Sh706 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Among the worst-hit state departments is the National Youth Service under the State Department of Public Service, which owes Sh14.27 billion.

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