Abdi Hassan Guyo Stories

Crisis looms as Ombudsman gives SHA seven days to settle Sh30bn hospital arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

RUPHA, citing the crippling financial strain, announced that its members would no longer offer credit-based services due to the government's failure t...

EAC military chiefs meet in Nairobi over escalating DRC crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 21, 2025

This meeting marks a renewed effort by regional actors to contain the escalating violence in the eastern DRC, which has seen an increase in clashes in...

Church vs State: War of words erupt as Muheria criticises govt’s ‘excessive publicity'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Muheria took issue with the administration's focus on advertisements and public announcements, saying it should instead prioritise action.

Nairobi city market traders get Solar-Powered cold room to prevent food loss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Traders at the market have welcomed the new facility, noting that they now have a place to store their perishable goods.

Kenya halts mediation in South Sudan crisis at Juba’s request
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Ruto said he had met with the opposition delegation and, at the request of the South Sudanese government, agreed to temporarily pause the negotiations...

Boda boda operators threaten Nationwide protests over Senate Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the sponsor of the Bill, said the aim is to create a legal framework for operating motorcycles and three-wheelers, com...

Mombasa senator demands action to salvage county’s ailing health sector
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2025

Senator Mohamed emphasised that healthcare is a fundamental right and demanded that the county government prioritise its improvement,

Sakaja says at least 2,500 people die annually in Nairobi from air pollution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to Clean Air Fund's 2020 State of the Global Air report, more than 5,000 premature deaths in Nairobi are linked to air pollution-related ill...

National Assembly starts probe into alleged mismanagement of sports fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum dismissed the allegations, stating that SASDF operates under strict regulations.

Teachers, lecturers, police among public servants to benefit from Sh88bn budget boost
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Teachers Service Commission has been allocated Sh17 billion, making it the largest recipient of the additional funds.

Kenya defends decision to host Sudanese parallel government talks amid Port Sudan's outrage
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 20, 2025

Port Sudan maintains that Kenya is overstepping diplomatic boundaries by facilitating discussions that seek to create an alternative power centre outs...

FAO report shows nearly 80 per cent of Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without urgent action, FAO warns that food insecurity and malnutrition will continue to rise, making the goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 increasingly diff...

South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

Some Republicans want to punish South Africa for land reform, its genocide case against Israel and other actions such as naval exercises with Russia a...

Why your phone feels slow in low power mode
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 19, 2025

For the best balance, it is advised that you use low power mode when necessary, and keep your phone charged to avoid your phone slowing down.

How to make tasty Mango salsa at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 19, 2025

The colourful dish that is made from ripe mangoes, onions, chilli, lime and herbs has its roots in Mexican and Caribbean culture.

Treasury declines Mudavadi’s request for Sh2.6 billion budget increase
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

Mudavadi’s office had sought to increase its allocation to Sh2.6 billion, up from the Sh930.9 million provided for the period starting in July.

Government orders forensic audit of Saccos after Kuscco Sh13.3 billion fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

Oparanya said the audit also seeks to bring corrupt officials to justice, noting that several Saccos across the country were in financial distress, a...

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

Trump in January ordered a 90-day pause in all foreign development assistance pending assessment of its consistency with his "America First" foreign p...

Government breaches law by using Sh467.6 billion from borrowed loans for salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The revelation underscores the cash flow pressures the government faced leading up to the 2024 tax proposals that triggered countrywide protests.

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