The government has unveiled a new flexible payment plan for Social Health Authority (SHA) contributors in the informal sector. Speaking at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay, Ruto said the plan dubbed Lipa SHA pole pole will enable…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 — ODM leader Raila Odinga has called on the government to compensate victims and families of those who lost their lives or were injured during last year’s youth-led anti-government protests and previous demonstrations. The protests, some…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 — President William Ruto has defended his administration’s record, touting a raft of social and economic programs as he led the nation in commemorating the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay. President Ruto described his…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has welcomed President William Ruto’s recent apology to Kenyans, including the youth of Generation Z, regarding the violence that occurred during anti-government protests in 2023 and 2024. Odinga urged the government to consider compensating the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 1 — Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on the national government to allocate more resources to county governments in order to fast-track development across the country and realize the full potential of devolution. Speaking during…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to close the gaps between generations, saying no age group is above the other in the journey toward building a united country. Speaking at the Madaraka Day celebrations held at the Raila Odinga…
NAIROBI, June 1 — Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei, has defended the country’s decision to officially recognize Kosovo, citing a growing trend of African nations strengthening diplomatic ties with the Balkan state. The PS pointed to the…
NYERI, Kenya, Jun 1 — Leaders allied to President William Ruto have cautioned Mt. Kenya residents against supporting a different presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, warning that doing so could diminish their chances of one of their own…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 1 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has said there is nothing for Kenyan youth to celebrate as the country commemorates its 62nd Madaraka Day, citing widespread disillusionment, police brutality, and deepening socio-economic inequalities. In a strongly…
HOMA BAY, Kenya, Jun 1 — President William Ruto is leading Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay where the national event is taking place under the theme ‘Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Growth.’ Ruto arrived at the Raila Odinga…