Bahja Ahmed Shale Stories

Top KCSE student in Garissa gets full scholarship from Hass Petroleum
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 03, 2025

Bahja, 18, is an orphan. Her father, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, was killed in an Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia. Her mother later died from C...

Shisha remains banned, Health Ministry says despite court ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The rules ban the manufacture, importation, sale, and use of shisha in Kenya due to the severe health risks it poses.

Five chiefs kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 03, 2025

Mandera South police commander Julius Njeru confirmed the attack and said the administrators were travelling from Wargadud to Elwak town for duty.

MPs’ post-service medical scheme among key resolutions at Naivasha retreat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The retreat also addressed the backlog of 283 Bills currently pending before various parliamentary committees, some of which have remained unattended...

MPs demand review of 2.75% SHIF deduction over poor services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

MPs have launched a fresh probe into the Sh104 billion SHIF system, amid reports that its claims processing system is still not fully operational.

Obado's legal battle continues as court finds he has case to answer in Sharon's murder
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

Through his lawyers, Obado explained that he had an open relationship with Sharon Otieno and was willing to support her and their unborn child.

Protesters in Libya disrupt oil loading operations at Es Sidra, Ras Lanuf ports
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

Protests have also disrupted oil operations previously, including in January last year when they forced a shutdown of production at the Sharara oilfie...

Engineers want Aisha Jumwa's appointment to roads board revoked
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

According to Kiteme, the Act mandates that the non-executive chairperson be appointed from among members nominated by organisations listed in the Firs...

UDA blogger: State contracted individuals to tarnish Gachagua, defend Adani, SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Kimani alleged that despite being promised Sh250,000 for the assignment, she only received Sh50,000, a fraction of the agreed amount.

FKFPL: Sharks and Bidco share spoils, Police edge Mara Sugar in Awendo
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 26, 2025

Sunday's FKF Premier League action saw Kariobangi Sharks and Bidco United settle for a 1-1 draw, while Kenya Police edged Mara Sugar with a crucial la...

Covid-19 fraud mastermind Mukhtar Shariff sentenced to 17 years in prison
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 25, 2025

The sentencing marks one of the harshest penalties handed down in connection with the $250 million "Feeding Our Future" fraud case.

Gender Commission condemns violation of Grace Njoki's rights during arrest at hospital
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 24, 2025

The arrest happened at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, where she had gone to seek medical treatment. She was forcibly removed from the hospital on claim...

Gachagua questions Sh104 billion SHA expenditure, faults 'rushed' move to replace NHIF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

While criticising the SHA project, which has faced challenges since its rollout in October of last year, Gachagua described it as rushed and poorly im...

Lamu, Kwale among counties where clinical officers’ strike continues despite 21-day suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

The union said it remains hopeful that the suspension period will allow for further discussions to resolve the outstanding concerns.

Prison warder accused of inciting rebellion released on Sh50,000 cash bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 20, 2025

He was arrested inside his residence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison's staff quarters.

Insurance firms providing cover for police officers face scrutiny over failure to settle claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The unpaid claims, which include group life benefits, group personal accident, and work injury benefits act claims, relate to police officers and thei...

Bring my son home- Father of KDF officer held captive by Al-Shabab appeals to President Ruto
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 19, 2025

Issa Ibrahim said that the recent viral footage showing his son decrying neglect and appealing for government intervention reopened old wounds. He sai...

Ruto appoints Aisha Jumwa as Roads Board chair, Omanga heads to Kenya Shipyard
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The move is seen as fulfilling a promise made by President Ruto in July 2024, shortly after Jumwa was excluded from his reconstituted Cabinet.

Clinical officers call for Health CS, SHA leadership to resign as nationwide strike looms
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

Regarding CS Barasa, the Union claimed that she has made it difficult for Kenyans to access treatment through SHA, noting favouritism towards medical...

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