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Health Ministry calls for strict enforcement of shisha ban amid rising healthcare burden
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 12, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa echoed these concerns, highlighting the devastating impact of drug abuse on young people.

Health Ministry calls for strict enforcement of Shisha ban
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 12, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa echoed these concerns, highlighting the devastating impact of drug abuse on young people.

At least 4.4 million people in Somalia face starvation as drought worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The crisis is already forcing families to leave their homes in search of food, water, and medical aid, raising concerns about displacement and worseni...

Africom confirms ISIS leader Ahmed Maeleninine killed in recent airstrike in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The airstrike authorised by President Donald Trump was meant to degrade ISIS's ability to plot and conduct terrorist attacks, a top priority for his a...

New regulations to curb noise pollution in Nairobi target matatus, clubs and businesses
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Bars, clubs, and churches that have been notorious for playing loud music will also face stringent action.

Ruth Chepngetich to Headline 2025 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 12, 2025

Kenyan marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been confirmed as the star attraction for the 2025 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, set for March 9....

Inside the collapse of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda's $60 billion mega deal
Reuters  |  Feb 12, 2025

Nissan stunned investors in November when it cut its profit forecast by 70 per cent due to worsening sales in China and the United States.

EACC launches audit of police service bid to root out widespread culture of bribery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

EACC chairman David Oginde challenged Douglas Kanja to be the first police IG to decisively root out corruption in the force.

Regular police demand bribes for services more than traffic officers, EACC report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

These bribes are often demanded for services such as obtaining police abstracts, securing bail for arrested persons, police protection, and issuing po...

Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 12, 2025

In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.

NHIF shutdown: Only 815 out of 1,737 employees to join SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai informed the committee that suitability tests for ex-NHIF staff transitioning to SHA would begin before the en...

Murder suspect Hashim Dagane worked for Ethiopian Army, holds Somali passport and Kenyan ID
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 11, 2025

The DCI investigations did not disclose the specific time Hashim relocated to Garissa and later to Nairobi but it shows that in February 2024, he was...

Why youth unemployment crisis persists despite post-Covid economic recovery
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 11, 2025

ILO says a primary issue is the distinct lack of productive opportunities in African countries especially, with many young people unable to access dec...

KMA proposes formation of a national health services commission to address healthcare crisis
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 11, 2025

The proposed commission aims to address these challenges by improving governance, enhancing workforce management, and ensuring a more efficient alloca...

Garissa MCAs walk out of consultation meeting on socio-economic inclusion of refugees
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 11, 2025

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

Puntland’s counterterrorism unit kills 13 Islamic State fighters in Cal Miskaad mountains
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 11, 2025

The airstrike is part of a broader effort by Puntland security forces, who have been actively liberating vast areas from ISIS control for more than a...

MPs push for annual revisions of SHIF limit to address medical gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

The limit for optical services is set at Sh1,000 per family per year, with eligibility restricted to children under 18 years.

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