Mercy Mwangangi officially takes over as SHA CEO

Mercy Mwangangi taking over as the SHA CEO on June 3 2025. PHOTO//@MOH_Kenya/XAfter successfully undergoing vetting by the National Assembly committee, former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi officially assumed office as the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She takes over from Robert Ingasira, who has been serving…

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Ruto: 20 per cent affordable housing units will be reserved for KDF, police, and prison officers

President William Ruto speaks during the launch of the Central Bank of Kenya Police Housing Complex in Industrial Area, Nairobi, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has announced that 20 per cent of all units under the government’s Affordable Housing Programme will be allocated to members of the disciplined forces. This includes…

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Court frees Rose Njeri on Sh100,000 personal bond

Software developer Rose Njeri arraigned at Milimani court over creation of anti-Finance Bill website. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Activist and software developer, Rose Njeri Tunguru, has been released on a Sh100,000 personal bond pending the ruling on her case, set for June 20. Njeri’s legal team, including former Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper Party leader…

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‘We Want to Walk Away With it’

Nairobi United will be facing Gor Mahia in the final of the FKF Cup on June 14. Nairobi United captain Isaack Otieno has issued a firm statement of intent ahead of the FKF Cup final, warning record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia that his side is coming for the crown on June 14. Fresh off securing…

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DCP party issues fresh update on party launch after Kasarani Indoor Arena denial

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah at a past address. PHOTO/@Cleophasmalala/X The Democratic Change Party (DCP) has confirmed that it will proceed with its official launch later this month, despite its earlier booking for the Kasarani Indoor Arena being cancelled.  Deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, while addressing the press on…

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DCP to join Gen Zs in protesting against Finance Bill 2025

A past photo of Cate Waruguru addressing the public. PHOTO//https://web.facebook.com/Honcatewaruguru/?_rdc=1&_rdr#DCP Women League Chair Cate Waruguru has on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, announced that the party will officially join the Gen Z-led protests against the proposed 2025 Finance Bill. Waruguru was addressing the press shortly after a meeting at the party’s headquarters. In her statement, she…

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Singer Nandy offers Ksh460K reward for lost wedding rings

Tanzanian singer Nandy posing for a photo. PHOTO/@officialnandy/InstagramTanzanian music star Nandy has issued a heartfelt public appeal for help in recovering her lost wedding rings, offering a substantial reward of Ksh460K to anyone who can return them. The singer took to her Instagram page, posting a moving message to her followers about the emotional significance…

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Court frees Rose Njeri on Sh100,000 bond

Software developer Rose Njeri arraigned at Milimani court over creation of anti-Finance Bill website. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Activist and software developer, Rose Njeri Tunguru, has been released on a Sh100,000 personal bond pending the ruling on her case, set for June 20. Njeri’s legal team, including former Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper Party leader…

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Bahati apologises to Diamond on behalf of Willy Paul over Furaha Festival fallout

Musician Bahati posing for a photo during a past event. PHOTO/@BahatiKenya/Instagram Kenyan singer Kelvin Bahati has issued a heartfelt apology to Tanzanian Bongo Flava icon Diamond Platnumz on behalf of fellow singer Willy Paul, following the duo’s explosive fallout that unfolded during and after Nairobi’s Furaha Festival in December 2024. Speaking to Wasafi Media on…

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Rose Njeri produced in court, charged with cybercrimes

Software developer Rose Njeri arraigned at Milimani court over creation of anti-Finance Bill website. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Software developer Rose Njeri has been presented at the Milimani Law Courts hours after being transferred from Pangani Police Station to an undisclosed location. According to a charge sheet seen by The Standard, Njeri faces two counts under…

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