Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at the Members of Parliament retreat in Naivasha. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused hospitals of masterminding the loss of billions from the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that Ksh11 billion went missing due to fraudulent claims by health facilities. Speaking on Wednesday, January 28, during the Members of…
Public service vehicle operators have announced a nationwide strike set to begin on Monday, warning that escalating attacks on matatus and other vehicles have pushed them to the brink. The Matatu Owners Association (MOA), led by chairperson Albert Karakacha, accused the government of failing to act against boda boda riders allegedly involved in torching public…
Clinical officers have officially ended their 36-day strike after signing a return-to-work agreement with the Council of Governors (CoG), paving the way for normal healthcare services to resume across Kenya. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Secretary General George Gibore confirmed that all members would immediately resume their duties….
Newspapers on Tuesday, January 29, reported on various topics, including the pain faced by families whose relatives died on the battlefield of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers. Photo: Daily Nation and The Standard.Source: UGC Elsewhere, the newspapers analyzed the politics of the day,…
Leaders of the United Opposition have pledged to remain united and rally behind whichever candidate emerges to challenge President William Ruto in the next presidential election, insisting that national interests outweigh individual ambitions. The leaders spoke during the Democratic Party’s National Delegates Congress (NDC) held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, where they presented a united…
Three children, Adrian Ochieng (4), Kyla Ann (1) and Keilah Kerubo (1), were allegedly poisoned by their mother, Linet Munala, in Mlolongo area Alex Oyieyo, the father of the children, looked confused as he struggled to speak to the media The incident left the family and neighbors in shock, wondering why a mother would do…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah in deep discussion with Education Committee chair Julius Meli during the MPs’ retreat held in Naivasha on January 28. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Ministry of Education, accusing it of weak leadership, political posturing, and failure to address deep-seated inefficiencies…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba came under fire from Members of Parliament after he publicly admitted that the government lacks clear data on how much it costs to educate a child in Kenya from Grade One through university. Ogamba made the startling disclosure on Wednesday during an intense parliamentary session held at Lake Naivasha Resort…
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by survivors and families affected by the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast, dealing a fresh blow to victims who had hoped for compensation and accountability more than two decades after the attack. In the petition, the victims sought compensation from the government, arguing that the state failed in…
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has strongly rejected claims by businessman Oketch Salah that he was present during the final moments of her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, calling them “dangerous lies” and questioning his motives. Speaking to Citizen TV on Tuesday, January 27, Winnie described Salah’s statements as false…
Global credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Kenya’s credit rating, providing a welcome boost after months of economic strain and mounting debt pressures. The agency raised Kenya’s rating from Caa1 to B3 and assigned a stable outlook, indicating that the risk of default in the near term has eased. While the upgrade does not remove…
[Courtesy] Kenya has taken another important step in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after the government announced plans to invite a high-level Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation to inspect key stadiums earmarked for the tournament. The government has confirmed that a CAF inspection team is expected in Kenya next month…
Niall Chauhan in action at Nyali Golf Club course on Sunda. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] It will not be business as usual as an estimated 250 players sharpen their golf sticks for the much-anticipated Chairman’s (Jayne Githere) prize golf tournament at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa, on Saturday. The day-long tournament, a tradition that…
Diana Wanza winner Women’s 5000m during the 10th All Africa University Games at KU Sports Complex. June 8, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With Kenya’s dominance in middle and long distance running intact, it’s the turn of Kenyan universities to pick their team for the World Cross-Country Championships to be held in Casale Monferrato, Italy, from…
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto during an interview in Bomet on April 24,2022. [File,Standard] A storm is brewing at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) after a former senior official, two lawyers and a cross section of Kenyans demanded the resignation of Commissioner Isaac Ruto over alleged political bias, just as he is set to participate…