‘Naysayers are becoming fewer’- Ruto hails SHA rollout
President William Ruto has hailed the transition from the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) as transformative. In his statement during the 11th National and County Governments Co-ordinating Summit at State House on December 16, 2024, Ruto observed that the programme’s critics were diminishing. “I can already see the […]
Ministry of Health announces key updates on SHA including new benefits and tariffs
The government has reiterated its commitment to delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Taifa Care program, a pivotal element of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Ministry of Health has outlined key updates regarding the Social Health Authority (SHA) and its newly established benefits and tariffs. The SHA, which replaced the National Hospital Insurance […]
Raila’s message to Africans ahead of televised AUC debate
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has invited Africans to tune in for the highly anticipated Mjadala Afrika debate. In it, he will face three other candidates for the prestigious role of African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson. The seasoned politician and advocate for pan-Africanism will share the stage with three rivals: Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of […]
Museveni defends move to try some civilians in court martial
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has defended his decision to have cases involving some civilians tried in the court martial. Traditionally, court martials are a preserve of cases involving military personel. Museveni says the Court Martial has contributed to the country’s stabilisation through faster trial of criminals and terrorists. “I have seen the arguments in the […]
‘By the end of this week, 300 workers will have left for Qatar’ – Alfred Mutua says as he bids farewell to first cohort of workers
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has said that 300 Kenyan workers will leave for Qatar this week to take up various employment opportunities. Mutua made the announcement on Wednesday, December 12, 2024, via X as he bid farewell to the first group of workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. […]
‘For us pastoralists, we need vaccination for our livestock because it’s our pride, culture and livelihood’ – Senator Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has criticized individuals opposing the government’s livestock vaccination initiative, calling them cynical and pessimistic. The vaccination program, championed by President William Ruto, aims to immunize millions of livestock across the country. However, some leaders have opposed it. Through a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, Cherargei […]
Pharmacy and Poisons Board recalls substandard Sure lubricated condoms dotted
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has alerted Kenyans about the recall of substandard Sure Lubricated condoms dotted. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the board stated that the condoms dotted, Batch No. 2405055, manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited have been in the market despite not complying with standards. “The Pharmacy […]