KENYA NEWS

The Philippines has opened its doors for Kenyan travellers allowing them to visit the country for 30 days without requiring a visa. However, Kenyan travellers must have a valid passport that extends at least six months beyond their intended stay and copies of yellow fever and COVID-19 vaccination…

Kenya risks losing HIV funding if the current debate in the United States Congress is not resolved by next month. In June, Kenyan Members of Parliament and religious leaders sent a letter to US Congress claiming that funding from the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Kenya was being…

An anti-corruption court in Nairobi has ordered the arrest of former Meru Governor Peter Munya after he failed to show up to testify in the Arror and Kimwarer corruption scandal. Despite a 90-minute window given by the court on Thursday, Munya failed to make an appearance. Thus, the Directorate of…

Kenyans placed a record-breaking Sh88.5 billion in online bets between June 2022 and June 2023 despite a crackdown on the sector and increased taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority collected Sh6.64 billion in excise taxes from gaming firms alone, thanks to the new 7.5 per cent tax on waged amounts.…

A bus belonging to ENA Coach caught fire along the Narok-Mai Mahiu road a few hours after departing Nairobi, but all 49 passengers on board were unharmed. Initial investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a punctured wheel. The driver tried to stop the vehicle but it burst into flames…

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…