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From NHIF to SHA: Kenya’s struggle to overcome health insurance fraud, boost affordability
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 30, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has unearthed internal fraud schemes involving ghost services and unauthorized system access.

Somalia Independence Day celebrations banned in Eastleigh over security fears
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 30, 2025

Every year, on the night of June 30, thousands of residents gather in the streets of Eastleigh to commemorate the unification of British Somaliland an...

High Court suspends new KRA tariffs on used car imports over public participation concerns
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 30, 2025

Justice Joe Omido on Monday certified as urgent and granted interim orders in a case filed by Faith Akinyi seeking to stop the rollout of the revised...

Kenya tops East Africa in gender-based violence in sports with 69 per cent prevalence – report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The report shows a sharp increase in cases from 43 per cent in 2022 to 69 per cent, raising concerns over rising abuse targeting women athletes.

US sanctions on Sudan take effect over chemical weapons use in civil war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 29, 2025

Exports of goods and technology controlled for national security reasons have also been withdrawn by the US Government.

Mogadishu mayor launches reconstruction of Zoobe Road to restore key infrastructure after floods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 29, 2025

Zoobe Road was among the hardest hit by recent storms that swept through Mogadishu, killing nearly 10 people and causing extensive damage to roads and...

Lamu parents urged to support boy child amid rising drug addiction linked to neglect
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

Recent estimates indicate that around 45 per cent of men on Pate Island are struggling with drug addiction, sparking concern among health officials an...

Wake-up call as homegrown African firms slump to record low in 2025 brand rankings
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 28, 2025

In Kenya, Safaricom retained its position as Kenya’s most admired made-in-Kenya brand and most admired NSE-listed brand.

Turkana communities empowered to embrace home-grown foods to tackle malnutrition
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

The department noted that the initiative targets areas with a high prevalence of underweight children, specifically in Lopur, Korinyang, Lokapel, Kale...

IEBC on brink: Commission CEO risks jail over Sh441 million unpaid legal costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

The commission’s assets could also be auctioned to settle the mounting debts.

X officially bans hashtags in all promoted posts
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 27, 2025

The decision is part of a broader push to streamline the visual experience for users, with Musk stating that the goal is to make adverts feel more org...

Ministry of health to deploy 6,484 healthcare interns nationwide
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

They will undergo a 12-month structured internship programme aimed at providing supervised clinical training and practical exposure within real-world...

13 suspects arraigned over mugging in Eastleigh's Maries Stopes area
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 27, 2025

The suspects were found armed with the offensive weapons in circumstances that indicated they prepared to commit robbery with violence on June 26 at a...

Dark SME Day: Small-scale businesses face hefty losses due to protests
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 27, 2025

Experts have since argued that the demonstrations may have pushed the most vulnerable enterprises to the brink, threatening not only their survival bu...

Ruto: You can't save the country by burning it, if you want me to go, show me your plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

“Please! There are very few fools in Kenya. Persuade us. If you persuade us, I can also go and concentrate on farming and help with food security. But...

DRC conflict sparks surge in sexual violence against refugee children in Burundi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

Interpol sounds alarm as cybercrime surges in East Africa amid digital boom
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Interpol, the surge in online scams is closely linked to Africa's accelerating digital transformation, which has allowed criminals to cap...

President Ruto announces major KDF leadership changes, appoints new Kenya Army, Air Force commanders
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter, who has been serving as the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics, has been pro...

Court halts ouster of Nairobi housing chief Lydia Mathia amid eviction row
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 27, 2025

Justice Bahati Mwamuye, while delivering the ruling, said the resolution of the motion against Mathia should be set aside pending the hearing and dete...

65,000 trained teachers unemployed as CS Ogamba pushes for data-led deployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The CS revealed that a major challenge facing the sector is teacher distribution, with an estimated 62,000 to 65,000 trained teachers holding Teachers...

Power banks: How to use and care for your portable lifeline safely
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 26, 2025

Counterfeit or cheap knock-offs often lack essential safety features, and reports of power banks overheating or catching fire have increased in recent...

Ruto meets AUC chief Mahmoud Youssouf amid growing doubts over union’s reform agenda
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 26, 2025

Mohamoud briefed Ruto on preparations for the upcoming Special Summit on AU Reforms, and thanked Kenya for its "continued support" and for staying eng...

Mudavadi defends state’s handling of June 25 protests, slams foreign envoys ‘for overreach’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

Mudavadi praised the security forces for what he called “professionalism and restraint” amid extreme provocation, warning that the country cannot tole...

NEMA cracks down on improper waste transport under new regulations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 26, 2025

The regulations require waste to be separated into hazardous and non-hazardous categories, with non-hazardous waste further divided into organic and n...

Garissa University launches community policing initiative to boost security and prevent extremism
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 26, 2025

The university, which endured one of Kenya’s deadliest terrorist attacks in April 2015 that claimed the lives of 147 students, launched the initiative...

New car sales hit 2025 low in May as government spending, economic strain weigh on market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

New data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association shows that major car dealers sold 988 units in May, down from 1,015 units in April.

Police seek to detain two men arrested over post calling for State House's occupation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 26, 2025

The two suspects were linked to an inflammatory timetable circulating widely on social media, purportedly calling on demonstrators to storm State Hous...

CJ Koome condemns Kikuyu court arson as terrorism, says attacks undermine rule of law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

CJ Koome said the damage went beyond the physical structure, noting that the destruction of case files had disrupted dozens of ongoing cases.

US President Donald Trump on upcoming Rwanda-DR Congo deal: ‘A great day for Africa’
The New Times  |  Jun 26, 2025

Technical teams from Rwanda and DR Congo finalised a draft of the agreement, which is scheduled to be signed by the countries’ foreign ministers next...

UN urged to condemn death penalty for drug crimes as executions surge
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to figures from Amnesty International and Harm Reduction International, over 600 people were executed globally for drug-related offences in...

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