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Doctors say Pope Francis requires two months of rest as he leaves hospital after five weeks
Reuters  |  Mar 24, 2025

During his 38 days in hospital, the pope experienced four acute episodes of what the Vatican termed "respiratory crises", which involved severe coughi...

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital
Reuters  |  Mar 16, 2025

Francis has been described as being in a stable or improving condition for nearly two weeks, but the Vatican has not yet given a timeframe for his dis...

New digital platform connects private security guards directly with clients
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The app benefits guards by granting them the ability to choose their assignments, set their working hours, and take time off as required.

Concerns over financial priorities as Sh8bn put into State House, lodges renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living

Kenya’s private sector sees fifth consecutive month of growth but outlook dims
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 06, 2025

The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which gauges the level of private sector activities, rose to 50.6 in February, up from 50.5 i...

Kenya's female rangers stand on frontlines of wildlife conservation
XINHUA  |  Mar 03, 2025

Team Lioness is part of the Olgulului Community Wildlife Rangers, a group of 88 rangers tasked with safeguarding the Amboseli ecosystem.

Francis: A Pope who has cared deeply for the poor, opened up the Catholic Church
The Conversation  |  Feb 27, 2025

He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honouring St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century mystic whose love for nature and the po...

Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

According to reports, the pope is still receiving oxygen but has not suffered any further respiratory crises. A CT scan of his chest, performed on Tue...

Employers must pay security guards at least Sh30,000, court rules after dismissing petition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

The Sh30,000 wage comprises a basic salary of Sh18,994, a house allowance of Sh2,849.11, and an overtime allowance of Sh8,156.81.

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

Outside Gemelli hospital, people gathered to pray near a statue of the late Pope John Paul II, who was treated at the facility many times during his l...

Pope Francis had 'tranquil' night after respiratory crisis – Vatican
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days.

Hospitals directed not to turn away emergency cases after SHA cover suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

RUPHA said new admissions under SHA or Medical Administrators Kenya Limited will only proceed if the cover provider guarantees upfront payment.

Why little progress in Kenya's preparedness for 2027 polls worries observer missions
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2025

Also in limbo due to the budget cuts are voter education, delimitation of boundaries, medical insurance of IEBC staff, construction of offices and fue...

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...

Hospitals under RUPHA to suspend SHA services over unpaid bills, system failures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

With hospitals struggling financially, some have been auctioned, employees have lost their jobs, and doctors are now demanding cash payments before tr...

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

The Vatican said on Monday that doctors had changed the pope's drug therapy for the second time during his hospital stay to tackle a "complex clinical...

Kenya faces new US tariffs after Trump announces new fight against ‘unfair trade’
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 18, 2025

The directive is expected to impact Kenya significantly, as it currently applies a 16 per cent VAT on goods entering its market.

Kenya's VAT collections slump 4.3% in first decline since Covid-19 pandemic
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

The collections dropped by 4.3 per cent in the six months to December 2024.

Financial crisis hits private universities as state owes them Sh50 billion in unpaid student sponsorship funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Kenya Association of Private Universities warns that the financial strain is affecting the operations of private universities, which are struggling to...

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