Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai. The government has released Ksh. 9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). This announcement comes 29 days after the rollout of SHA, with Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, confirming that…
PHOTO | Courtesy Higher electricity sales from geothermal and hydroelectric power plants helped Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) realize a 35pc growth in profit after tax to Ksh 6.8 billion from Ksh 5.02 billion in a year to June, 30 2024. In the period under review, the electricity generator realized a revenue growth of 4,3pc…
The government has announced three key measures that it has employed to ensure the security of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, said security measures have been enhanced to curb…
The government has released Ksh9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Ministry of Health announced that the funds will be disbursed to facilities by the end of this week. The…
Kenyatta at the inauguration of Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC) Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, currently in Nigeria, has emphasized the importance of strong institutions in promoting security and development across Africa. Speaking at the inauguration of Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 in Abuja, he urged African nations to establish robust internal frameworks as…
A man identified as Emile was devastated after his wife suffered a heart attack and fainted while he was performing for her during their wedding. Sorelle Manuella died at her wedding reception on Saturday, October 26, in front of her husband Emile and hundreds of guests Sorelle has left behind Emile and three children, with…
Pastor James Ng'ang'a claimed that he visited heaven and described the beautiful carpet and flowers he saw The controversial preacher said that he was allowed to see heaven from a distance Pastor Ng'ang'a said the event was extraordinary, leaving many of his congregation stunned. The founder of the Church of the Word Evangelism, James Ng'ang'a…
Erykah Badu has been bestowed the fashion icon award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Ms Badu playfully said that it was an honour she’d hoped to get most of her life during her acceptance speech. Wearing a headdress of jewels and a Thom Browne jacket, Badu accepted the award on Monday night…
A 52-year-old pastor is in trouble after being found in bed with someone's wife The bishop by the name of John Nundwe, is said to have jumped a two meter wall to escape defeat Nundwe ran away from the woman's house and left behind her car, clothes and other things John Nundwe, an overseer of…
Rigathi Gachagua had accused President William Ruto of ordering the removal of his bodyguards However, it has emerged that the Kenyan Kwanza government has returned part of the Gachagua guards Senator of Kiambu Karungo Wa Thang'wa confirmed this and wanted the government to also return the Gachagua workers to work Nairobi – The administration of…
The 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded with the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration. The declaration which was penned in the Namibian capital Windhoek is aimed at advancing the Programme of Action for the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in Africa. The ambitious declaration put together during…
Tanqueray has announced its commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness Month through a partnership with Faraja Cancer Support Trust. At a recent high tea event hosted in collaboration with Pink Lady Apples and Estée Lauder at Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel, Brand Manager Scaver Saitaga addressed the attendees, emphasizing the importance of community support in the fight…
Residents of Nyang'au village in Rongo were left stunned after a man allegedly killed his father following a dispute Witnesses reported that the suspect, Geoffrey Ariwa, ambushed his father to have a private conversation with him before attacking him The incident is reported to have stemmed from a long-standing debt between Geoffrey and his father…
A father in Tana River County has been jailed for life for defiling his 9-year-old mentally challenged step daughter. Hola Resident Magistrate Mohamed Komora Said heard that the minor was lured into sexual activities by the convict when her mother was away. Kabanga convicted the accused on 30 September 2024, and…
Seventeen-year-old Abel Mwendwa, a KCSE student at Katalembo COE High School, drowned in a pond near his school The mother claimed that the principal did not call her to inform her that her son had been sent out for school fees. Alexander Mwanzia, an eyewitness, narrated Mwendwa's last moments before his tragic death Machakos –…