April 20, 2025
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Gov’t set to review SHA monthly deductions after public outrage

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated on Saturday that the Ruto administration is listening to citizens’ pleas to make Taifa Care’s monthly payments more affordable. “Taifa Care registration is free. We will re-look at the Means Testing Tool for Taifa Care to make sure all Kenyans, including boda boda riders, are not disadvantaged in monthly contributions,”

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News

John Mbadi mourns slain businessman, urges swift action

The people of Homa Bay County are in shock following the brutal murder of businessman Benson Ondiala. He was attacked at his home in Nyandiwa, Suba North, by unknown individuals under unclear circumstances. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries. His tragic death has left the community in mourning, with many struggling

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Commentary Politics

Wamunyoro: How Gachagua has turned a local village into his political fortress

Gachagua’s political journey has been defined by resilience and a relentless pursuit of power. Even after losing the second most powerful office in the country, he did not retreat into the shadows. Instead, he immediately began working on a comeback, using his experience in politics to remind both allies and opponents that he was not

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News

“Impossible task” IEBC raises alarm days after Ruto forms selection panel

Kenya has been without a fully constituted electoral commission for two years, leaving the country in a state of uncertainty. This situation began in January 2023 when the terms of the then-chairperson Wafula Chebukati and commissioners Boya Molu and Prof Abdi Guliye came to an end. The country’s electoral body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries

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World News

M23 rebels vow to storm Kinshasa as conflict escalates, worsens DRC crisis

Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a coalition that includes the M23 rebel group, has made it clear that they will not stop their “liberation march” despite opposition from the Congolese government and the international community. He has promised to bring back power and security to Goma, a city that has been severely affected by the

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News

IEBC selection panel makes bIG promise to Kenyans over new commissioners

Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel have promised to get a chairperson and commissioners in place in less than three months. On Friday, January 31, the newly-appointed panel made strides by appointing Dr Nelson Makanda as chairperson and Lindah Kiome as vice chairperson. The duo’s election occurred just days after

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Politics

Public Service CS Justin Muturi’s bold stand on abductions sparks exit rumors

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has raised alarm over the increasing cases of abductions in Kenya. Speaking at the Nairobi Funeral Home on Friday, Muturi stood alongside the families of missing Mlolongo men and shared his personal experience, making strong remarks that have since fueled national debate. He expressed deep sympathy for the parents

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Commentary

Numbers don’t lie: Why Ruto’s future looks uncertain as Pastors flock at Wamunyoro residence

During the 2022 elections, President William Ruto relied on the church to strengthen his political base. He attended church services regularly, made large donations for church renovations, and built strong relationships with religious leaders. This strategy helped him gain support from the clergy, who influenced their congregations to back his presidency. However, as the 2027

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Business

Jayesh Saini on the spot for favoring own hospitals in insurance payments

Jayesh Saini, the name making waves in the business and healthcare sectors, is at the center of a growing controversy involving alleged misconduct by his company, MAKL. The accusations, which have emerged through whistleblower Nelson Amenya, suggest that Saini’s practices are not just unethical but may be undermining the healthcare system in Kenya. Allegations of

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