KENYA NEWS

President William Ruto has confirmed that the government is on track to provide free healthcare to all Kenyans. The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme has been approved by the Cabinet and awaits parliamentary endorsement. As part of the UHC, each citizen will be required to contribute Sh300…

The bipartisan teams assigned by the Azimio La Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalitions to resolve the recent political crisis in the country have agreed on a plan for the future of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Led by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Kikuyu Member of…

Four individuals were recently arrested in Nairobi for allegedly acting as passport brokers and demanding bribes in exchange for helping with passport applications. Starting August 25, the police and immigration officials conducted an operation after receiving numerous complaints from applicants…

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has been dismantled by the cabinet and replaced with three distinct funds - the Primary Healthcare Fund, Social Health Insurance Fund, and Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund - as part of its efforts to speed up universal health coverage. According…

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is facing new challenges as members of the county assembly accuse him of being a dictator who has failed to lead and manage the county's development plan. According to assertions made against him, Wamatangi is blamed for not collaborating well with other leaders as…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has been cleared of charges in the shooting case of Felix Orinda who is also known as DJ Evolve. On Tuesday, Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi of Milimani ruled that the prosecution failed to provide evidence to support the allegations against…

The National Police Service (NPS) is planning to engage the public on proposed alterations to police uniforms. NPS is planning to hold a public participation exercise for three days in varying locations each day to gather feedback on the proposed modifications. The suggested modifications have…

Kenya is urgently working to develop a policy for pricing carbon which may include a new fuel tax as part of its commitment to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) new targets. The IMF has reviewed Kenya's program and has committed to implementing a new carbon pricing policy by the end of April…

Eldoret town, known as the "home of champions" and the headquarters of Uasin Gishu County, is now being associated with financial fraud. There is widespread chaos in the region due to several scandals, including fraudulent real estate transactions and fake gold trades that are plaguing the…

Mathias Robi, a member of parliament for Kuria West, has urged the Kenya police and their counterparts in Tanzania to release the motorcycles that they have detained. Addressing his constituents on Saturday, the Lawmaker explained the predicament of hundreds of boda boda operators who make a living…