President Ruto’s ambitious Social Health Authority (SHA) faces increasing challenges as patients increasingly seek larger hospitals, highlighting significant weaknesses in Kenya’s primary healthcare system and jeopardizing the sustainability of the new health financing model.Although SHA is legally mandated and integral to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda, recent analyses reveal substantial
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Police Urge Calm After Fatal Incident Sparks Overnight Unrest in Huruma
Nairobi police have issued a strong appeal for calm following a night of violent unrest in the Huruma estate, triggered by a fatal incident involving a local youth. According to preliminary police reports, the disturbance began after a young man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with officers on
Land Disputes and Urban Harvests: Kenyans Seek Solutions on Two Fronts
Hundreds of families living as squatters along the Ewaso Nyiro River are making an urgent plea for government intervention in a decades-long land conflict. The community, asserting ancestral ties to the area, faces competing claims from ranchers and conservationists, leaving them in a state of legal limbo and under constant
Jack Lang rejects Epstein-linked claims as investigation begins
Former French culture minister Jack Lang has dismissed allegations linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein as “baseless,” as French authorities open a preliminary investigation into financial dealings connected to his name. Lang, who served as culture minister under President François Mitterrand and later held several senior public roles, said he
Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Tariffs on Nations Trading with Iran
In a significant escalation of economic pressure, former President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that authorizes the United States to impose tariffs on any country that continues to trade with Iran. The order, unveiled Friday, represents a hardline strategy aimed at fully isolating Iran’s economy and curtailing
Miguna Defends Oketch Salah Amid Raila’s Inner Circle Claims
Lawyer Miguna Miguna has firmly defended businessman Oketch Salah, asserting that the recent public criticism directed at him is both unwarranted and fails to acknowledge his long-standing relationship with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Miguna, who has never met Salah, argues that the scrutiny aimed at him is “hypocritical, unreasonable, and
Oketch Salah Breaks Silence on Winnie Odinga Claims
Oketch Salah, who identifies as the adopted son of the late Raila Odinga, has publicly addressed recent comments made by Winnie Odinga, a Member of Parliament for the East African Legislative Assembly, during a televised interview. In a statement posted on his social media accounts on January 28, 2025, Salah
How New NSSF Rates Will Reduce Your Take-Home Pay From February
Employees across the country are set to take home slightly less pay starting February following the implementation of new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution rates. The revised rates are part of ongoing pension reforms aimed at increasing long-term retirement savings for workers. While the changes are intended to strengthen social
Gachagua Claims Nyeri Church Attack Was an Assassination Attempt
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that a recent disturbance at a church service in Nyeri was not accidental but a deliberate attempt to eliminate him. Speaking after the incident, Gachagua claimed the chaos that erupted during the church gathering was carefully planned and politically motivated. He said the attackers
What to Watch in 2026: The Next Phase of Mobile Transformation
Mobile technology has already reshaped how people communicate, work, shop, and access information. By 2026, the conversation is shifting. The focus is no longer just on new devices, but on how mobile systems quietly become the backbone of daily life, business, and public services. One key trend to watch is the