The new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) presents considerable advantages for the Kenyan public compared to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to Public Health Principal Secretary Muthoni. Amid questions regarding the government’s decision to transition to the new health plan, the PS reiterated on Wednesday that the Social Health Insurance Fund is well-equipped…
A 19-year-old KCSE candidate has been arrested for threatening a classmate Stephen Biko Olan'go was arrested at Menara Academy Secondary School following several horrific incidents During his arrest, police officers found a knife hidden in his pants pocket Muhoroni, Kenya — A Form Four Examination (KCSE) candidate in Muhoroni sub-county has been detained for assault,…
The Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling was launched on October 11, 2024, at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi. The groundbreaking initiative, developed through a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Kenyan government, and Microsoft, seeks to equip public sector employees across Africa with transformative…
Pastor Ng'ang'a referred to his wife as Gen Z and 'heart pressure cooler' during the sermon The famous preacher also humorously commented on single people living alone and compared them to trees Kenyans on the internet shared their views, with many expressing their feelings about his dramatic and bold sense of humour The founder of…
The acting Director General of the National Public Health Institute [NPHI] Dr Kamene Kimenye is elated with the steps her Semi Autonomous Government Agency [SAGA] is currently undergoing towards acquisition of full-fledged status. Speaking in Nakuru on Wednesday during the Institute’s second National Strategic Planning (NSP) Drafting Workshop,Dr Kamene said that the government backed Multisectoral…
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has spoken out for the first time since his arrest in Nairobi on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Besigye spoke to the press about his arrest in Nairobi after he was presented before the Makindye General Court Martial in Kampala on November 20, 2024. Speaking from a cage within the military…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr Andrew Karanja Dairy farmers will have to wait a little longer for improved earnings from milk sales beyond the government’s recommended retail price of Ksh 50 per litre. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja says the government is going back to the drawing board to review milk…
Thirty-six-year-old Bethwel Kiptoo was found dead near a small pine tree on Tuesday, November 19 Reports emerged that the deceased died shortly after crashing his father's Nissan X-Trail on the Molo-Keringet road in Nakuru County Kiptoo's body was transferred to the Olenguruone mortuary for surgery by DCI detectives who visited the scene The police have…
State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni. PHOTO | Jackson Mnyamwezi. The government is planning an upward review of loan limits for at least two million Hustler Fund borrowers with positive credit scores as the fund enters second year of operation. Speaking during the Shift on KBC Channel1,…
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) set to release updated banknotes. [CBK] The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the release of updated banknotes for smaller denominations is in progress. In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 20, CBK announced that the new notes will include the 50 shillings (Sh50), 100 shillings (Sh100), 200 shillings (Sh200),…
Nigerians have applauded the decision of the Catholic Church of Kenya to reject the millions donated by President William Ruto Nigerian TikToker, Isa_talker, noted that in his nation it would be very difficult for God's servants to refuse such an amount Netizens praised the church for its principled stance, contrasting it with the practices in…
Tabitha Gatwiri was found dead on October 31 by her brother, Brian, at her home in Nairobi The content producer was to marry her longtime boyfriend, Dave, a week before their traditional wedding Those close to him Gatwiri, who spoke to TUKO.co.ke on condition of anonymity, narrated how his family was trying to come to…
Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru Governor Anne Waiguru says Kirinyaga is the new frontier for investment due to the conducive environment her administration has created for businesses to thrive. Waiguru said apart from investing in good infrastructure, modernization of towns and creating business friendly policies, availability of raw material for production is drawing investors to…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) noted that changes were made to different currencies, including KSh 50, KSh 100, KSh 200, KSh 500 and KSh 1,000 notes. CBK clarified that all notes currently in circulation remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the launched notes The new notes will bear the signatures of the governor…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) noted that changes were made to different currencies, including KSh 50, KSh 100, KSh 200, KSh 500 and KSh 1,000 notes. CBK clarified that all notes currently in circulation remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the launched notes The new notes will bear the signatures of the governor…