Mukuru Justice Social Centre Stories

Fresh MPs’ pay rise demands anger activists, term it a greedy move
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 29, 2025

The salary increase will be reflected in MPs' payslips as a fixed monthly mileage allowance, in addition to travel reimbursement claims that legislato...

Why Kenya is currently not the best destination choice for investors - KAM
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 28, 2025

KAM says the country’s business environment is rallying behind its aforementioned neighbours in critical industry aspects such as the cost of producti...

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...

Court blocks KUPPET’s bid to scrap leadership term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In his petition, Kinyua cited procedural irregularities, lack of public participation, voting manipulations, intimidation of delegates, and the imposi...

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...

Judiciary warns against public debate on Dari Ltd, East African Development Bank legal case
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

Tuju has publicly aligned himself with Dari Limited in its legal battle against the East African Development Bank (EADB), arguing that recent court ru...

Ombudsman suspends summons against JSC members, seeks constructive dialogue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

CAJ had called for the JSC to address complaints of maladministration involving judges, judicial officers, and Judiciary staff.

Turkana Central residents must enrol with SHA to receive relief food, says state official
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

In a video seen by The Eastleigh Voice, Siele revealed that 600 bags of relief food had been delivered to the area chiefs for distribution, but only t...

Roadside traders on Eastleigh’s Athumani Kipanga Street count losses as structures are demolished
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 26, 2025

Last month, mall owners along the street threatened to take legal action against Nairobi City County if the illegal businesses were not removed.

Kenyan architects oppose removal of mathematics as compulsory subject, cite negative impact on economy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

The architects argue that eliminating Mathematics could have significant consequences for students' career readiness, especially in sectors crucial to...

Faith-based hospitals warn of closure over unpaid SHA debts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Faith-based hospitals provide over 40 percent of healthcare services in Kenya, especially in rural areas where medical facilities are scarce.

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...

Judiciary will enforce zero-tolerance to corruption without fear or favour - CJ Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Koome acknowledged that allegations of corruption continue to surface in some court stations, a situation she said must be addressed decisively.

CJ Koome: Justice cannot be for sale or compromised for anything
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Koome raised concerns about frequent case adjournments, which she said are a major cause of public frustration and declining confidence in the courts.

Banks raise loan margins as deposit rates decline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

In February 2025 the lending margin rose to 6.65 percent, up from 6.59 percent in January and 6.44 percent in December.

Amadi denies involvement in gold scam, calls allegations malicious
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 24, 2025

Amadi explained that she had resigned from the law firm at the centre of the gold scam back in 2014 and had no involvement with the firm or its operat...

Experts urge accountability in healthcare billions to ensure Kenyans get quality services
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 23, 2025

Beyond Kenya, experts at the conference emphasised the need for African nations to develop self-sustaining healthcare financing strategies rather than...

Ethiopia licenses first investment banks, expands capital market services
Addis Standard  |  Mar 22, 2025

The newly licensed institutions include CBE Capital S.C. and Wegagen Capital Investment Bank S.C., both designated as investment banks.

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