Dr. Peter Mbae, Secretary for Planning and Economic Affairs in DCP, has intensified criticism of the government’s new health financing model, describing the Social Health Authority (SHA) as a major policy failure with far-reaching consequences. His remarks add to growing public concern over the rollout of the system, which replaced the National Health Insurance Fund
The court decision has introduced a pause in a major health partnership that Kenya recently entered with the United States, raising important questions about data protection and the transparency of international agreements. The temporary suspension of the Ksh 207 billion deal means that no part of the agreement can move forward until the issues raised
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious concerns about how elderly residents in Mbeere North were treated during the recent by elections. He claimed that many older citizens who rely on the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme were threatened and told their benefits would be stopped if they did not support the United Democratic
Jeff Koinange strode back onto Citizen TV’s prime-time lineup on Wednesday night with the swagger of a man reclaiming territory—unhurried, unbothered, and unmistakably in command. After four unexplained months away from the limelight, the news veteran resurfaced on JKLive, igniting a wave of exhilaration across living rooms that had grown used to recycled reruns and
A 20-year-old Ugandan university student has been handed a prison sentence after admitting to spreading false information on TikTok about President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba a case that has ignited intense debate over digital freedoms in the country. The student, whose identity is withheld due to his age, was accused of
Kenyan police officers who spent the past 18 months serving in a peacekeeping mission abroad returned home to a warm and emotional reception. Their arrival signalled an important moment for the country as Kenya continues to strengthen its place in global peace and security work. Families, senior officials and colleagues gathered to receive the officers,
The Kasipul by-election has triggered a new wave of concern after questions were raised about how the results were handled by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Many people who followed the process closely felt that something was off, especially when candidate Philip Aroko publicly rejected the final outcome. He argued that the officials declared
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) was thrown into confusion on Tuesday after hackers infiltrated its financial management system and erased all outstanding fee balances for students set to graduate this year. The breach, which stunned staff and learners alike, has sparked urgent investigations as the institution races to restore order ahead of
Calm was slowly returning to Benin after a tense weekend marked by a failed attempt to overthrow the government, even as security forces continued searching for soldiers believed to be behind the plot. By Monday, authorities said several suspected coup participants had been arrested, while others were still on the run, possibly hiding in rural
Many people in Tanzania are starting the day with a sense of concern as news spreads about planned protests that could shape the events of the hours ahead. In different towns, conversations are focused on what might happen and how the demonstrations could influence daily routines. For some, the plans are a sign of growing