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Night market thrives on Eastleigh’s Kipanga Athumani Street as major malls close for the day
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 16, 2025

The resilience of the hawkers and their ability to adapt to the conditions keeps the market alive, providing affordable goods.

Hope for learners as government announces plans to revive EduAfya medical scheme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Parents and education stakeholders are hopeful that reviving EduAfya will bridge the healthcare gap for students, ensuring they can access medical ser...

Immigration department faces backlash over controversial foreign visitors’ insurance tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has weighed in on the matter, warning that the restricted tender violates several procurement laws.

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

MPs cut short long recess to consider reports on President Ruto's Cabinet, PSC nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Wetang'ula directed MPs to gather in the chamber on Thursday at 3 pm to discuss the draft report and make conclusions.

Agriculture CS nominee Kagwe advocates for mandatory livestock insurance for farmers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe pointed out the need to address these cultural challenges while promoting practical solutions like insurance to provide financial safety nets fo...

Car dealers oppose new directive to get local marine cargo insurance for all imports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

CIAK Chairman Peter Otieno argued that the directive contravenes international trade conventions and restricts importers’ freedom of choice.

Insurance withdrawals hit Sh13 billion as economic struggles among Kenyans deepen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The survey, published in December 2024, found that nearly half of insurance customers (44.1 per cent) skipped premium payments.

MPs vet President Ruto's nominees for key diplomatic roles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

One of the nominees, former ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, declined her nomination as Kenya’s ambassador to Ghana.

Former ICT CS Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u rejects Ruto's ambassadorial nomination to Ghana
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

She becomes the second nominee to decline the post of heading Kenya’s diplomatic mission in Accra.

Less than 50 per cent of healthcare facilities reimbursed by SHA – Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The survey, carried out between December 24 and December 31, 2024, reached 243 healthcare facilities across 63 SHA branches.

SHIF dilemma for parents grappling with limited benefits, high costs as children return to school
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Under SHIF, primary healthcare services — including consultations, diagnostics, and treatments—are restricted.

Confusion and concerns persist as Kenyans struggle with new social health insurance scheme
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 04, 2025

While the government has maintained that SHIF is functioning effectively, many Kenyans are still frustrated and eager for the system's issues to be ad...

OPINION: No chance Ruto can turn economy around
Silas Nyanchwani  |  Jan 02, 2025

There is a serious lapse of imagination of the sectors that can be tweaked and grown to accommodate hordes of unemployed young men and women.

Ruto: Raila Odinga is not AUC candidate for Kenya but for East Africa
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ruto said the decision to back Odinga was the result of elaborate consultations with leaders from across the East African Community.

Police kill suspected phone snatcher in robbery attempt in Nairobi's Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 02, 2025

The robbers reportedly attacked a pedestrian who was walking to Al-Hidaya Mosque for morning prayers along Athumani Kipande Street, commonly referred...

EABL brand manager Lilian Nyambura found alive after missing for eight days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

After being found, she was immediately taken to a nearby health centre, where medical personnel noted that she appeared “disturbed”.

SHIF reverts to biometric system to curb corruption, enhance efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

The new biometric system will be merged with the National Registration Bureau database to ensure accountability and prevent the misuse of healthcare f...

Cultural treasure: Uncovering secrets of Lamu's 400-year-old tombs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 24, 2024

Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions dating back over 700 years.

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