October 25, 2022
Kenya: Murang'a County and NHIF Enter Sh170 Million Deal for Special Health Cover
The county government of Murang'a has inked a deal with National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to provide enhanced health cover to more than 20, 000 households from poor… Read more »
Kenya: Kang'ata Partners With NHIF to Roll Out Dubbed 'Kang'ata Care' Medical Cover for Murang'a
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has partnered with the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to roll out medical insurance cover, which will enable Murang'a residents access… Read more »
Kenya: KEMSA Working With County Governments to Deliver Health Commodities
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) is engaging county governments to consider ringfencing health budgets and integrating information technology solutions to facilitate… Read more »
Kenya: Here Is the List of Roads to Be Closed for This Sunday's Nairobi Stanchart Marathon
Organizers have announced roads that will be closed for this Sunday's Nairobi StanChart Marathon, which will be flagged off at the Uhuru Gardens. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mwale Meets Sierra Leone President in Freetown, Seeks to Invest in Healthcare
United States-based Kenyan billionaire businessman and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) Julius Mwale met Sierra Leone President Julius Bio after a two-week tour… Read more »
Kenya: 406 Acres of Ex-Tobacco Land Now Under Alternative Crops
A total of 406 acres of tobacco farms in Migori County have been transformed alternative crops by tobacco growers. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Congratulates New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
President William Ruto has congratulated the new United Kingdom (UK) Rishi Sunak who was sworn into office on Tuesday following his election by the Conservative Party. Read more »
Kenya: National Council for Persons With Disabilities Launches Mass Registration
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities has launched a five-day mass registration of eligible persons in Homa-Bay county. Read more »
Kenya: Media Council Calls on Police to Investigate Pakistani Journalist's Killing
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called on the police to investigate the killing of a prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Mohammed Shariff who was shot dead by police in… Read more »
Kenya: KEMSA Collaborates With County Govts to Deliver Health Commodities
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) is engaging county governments to consider ringfencing health budgets and integrating information technology solutions to facilitate… Read more »
Kenya: EU Grants Sh119.6 Million to Kenya for Ebola Outbreak Preparedness
The European Union (EU) has allocated Sh119.6 million in humanitarian funding to help Kenya take anticipatory action against the spread of Ebola following its outbreak in Uganda. Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly to Debate Suitability of Cabinet Secretary Nominees
The National Assembly is expected to resume sittings this afternoon after a 10-day break ahead of commencement of debate on the suitability of nominees for Cabinet Secretary… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Kenya: Pakistani Journalist Shot Dead, Police Claim A Case of Mistaken Identity
A Pakistani journalist was shot dead in Kenya, in what authorities described as a case of mistaken identity. Read more »
Kenya: Girl Power! KRU's Mukoko Selected for Top Rugby Leadership Summit in New Zealand
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) director Peris Mukoko will next month join other rugby leaders from around the world in New Zealand to explore ways of increasing women's involvement in the… Read more »
Kenya: Medicine Worth Sh57 Million Supplied to Kericho Hospitals
Health facilities within Kericho County, Monday received a major boost after Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) distributed medical supplies worth Sh57 million. Read more »
Kenya: Dorcas Rigathi Says Govt to Support Sinking of Boreholes to Address Famine
The national government in conjunction with Laikipia county and donors is set construct six boreholes at Laikipia's Solio Settlement Scheme in a bid to support irrigation and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Editors Guild Urges Speedy Probe to Uncover Motive Behind Killing of Pakistani Journalist
The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has called for speedy investigations into the killing of a Pakistani journalist Arshad Mohammed Sharif by police in Kajiado. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Wants Ruto to Form a Commission of Inquiry Into Extrajudicial Killings in the Country
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for the formation of a commission of inquiry into cases of extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Pakistan PM Calls President Ruto Over Journalist Sharif's Killing in Kajiado
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif called President William Ruto on Monday over Sunday night's killing of a Pakistani journalist in Kajiado. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Pakistan PM Khan Demands Probe on Journalist's Killing By Kenya Police
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for 'thorough investigations' into the killing by police of a Pakistani journalist in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Governor Pledges to Set Up a Ward Development Fund
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has said that he has instructed the Office of the County Attorney to explore a legal framework to set up the Mombasa County Ward Development… Read more »
Kenya: EACC to Probe Kisii County Clerk Over Foreign Trips
Kisii County Assembly Clerk, James Nyaoga is expected to report to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) South Nyanza Regional offices in Kisii for questioning regarding… Read more »
Kenya: Verdict on Further Detention of DCI Agents Linked to Police Hit Squad Due October 26
A specialized court in Nairobi's Kahawa area has retreated to make a determination on an application by the State to hold four agents linked to a police hit squad blamed for… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Cricket Legend Tikolo Appointed Head Coach of Nigeria
Former national cricket team captain Steve Tikolo has been appointed as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Kawira Holds Ground in Escalating Fight With Meru MCAs
The clash between Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and Meru Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) has continued to escalate on Monday after the county chief accused the ward… Read more »