Kenya’s plan to achieve universal health coverage is now under serious threat as the Social Health Authority (SHA) struggles with a massive financial crisis. The institution, which was created to handle all public health insurance matters, is facing unpaid hospital bills amounting to about Sh76 billion. This situation has raised deep concerns among both lawmakers
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has clarified that the final selection for the NYOTA programme will strictly depend on candidates’ performance in entrepreneurial aptitude tests, not on their access to or participation in the Hustler Fund. Principal Secretary for MSMEs, Susan Mang’eni, made the clarification while addressing growing public misconceptions that
Doctors across Kenya are preparing to down their tools later this month after the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) confirmed plans for a nationwide strike beginning October 25, 2025. The union said the decision comes after long-standing frustrations with both national and county governments over what it terms as neglect of the
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is emerging as a formidable contender for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2027. Reports indicate he may contest under the Wiper Party, a move that unsettles both ODM leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto. Owino’s decision puts Raila in a difficult position. Remaining loyal to ODM risks sidelining him,
The President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Faith Odhiambo, has formally resigned from a government panel established by President William Ruto to handle compensation for protest victims. Her departure follows weeks of intense pressure and accusations that her position as Vice Chairperson compromised the independence of the very legal body she leads. LSK
Kenyan musician Stivo Simple Boy has officially tied the knot with his longtime lover Brenda in a joyful and private church wedding that caught many of his fans by surprise. The ceremony marked a major step in the couple’s relationship and drew warm reactions online, with fans celebrating the singer’s new chapter in life. Stivo,
A senior cabinet member has begun holding discreet meetings with several key stakeholders, raising curiosity within political circles. These discussions, reportedly taking place outside the usual party structures, are seen by many as part of a wider strategy to realign interests before the 2027 general elections. Although details remain limited, sources suggest the consultations involve
Health officials in Narok County are battling a cholera outbreak that has already claimed four lives and left dozens hospitalized. The victims, including three adults and one child, were from Mgingo, Majengo, and Oldonyo Rasha villages. The outbreak has sparked fear among residents, as 31 more people are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suggested a new way to count presidential votes in Kenya. He wants the results to be counted at the constituency level instead of using the current central system at Bomas of Kenya. According to him, this change could reduce election rigging and make the process more transparent. Speaking to
Political tension in the opposition camp has once again surfaced, this time pitting the Wiper Patriotic Front against the Orange Democratic Movement over claims surrounding Raila Odinga’s health. The latest exchange follows accusations from ODM that Kalonzo Musyoka and other Wiper leaders were spreading rumours about Odinga being unwell, a claim Wiper has strongly dismissed