NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has warned that the government’s failure to settle outstanding bills threatens the country’s healthcare system. RUPHA Chairman Brian Lishenga, speaking at the Hennet Health NGOs…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 27 – Governors have raised concerns over what they describe as Kenya Power and Lighting Company’s (KPLC) unchecked authority in handling disputes with counties, accusing the utility firm of abrupt power disconnections that jeopardize essential services. The…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has recorded a surge in forest fires with 180 incidents reported nationwide since January. According to KFS, the wildfires have destroyed at least 1,357.97 hectares of vegetation, a spike attributed to the ongoing dry season…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – President William Ruto has criticized his political opponents for allegedly orchestrating meetings aimed at unseating him in the 2027 elections. Speaking during the Launch of Kenya Off Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) in Ndau Island,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – The government is seeking Sh25billion to fund all the 246,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2024 university qualifiers. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba indicated that course applications are set to begin in March. Ogamba…
KISUMU, Kenya, Feb 27 — Homa Bay County will now host Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1 after the government announced changes to an initial plan on Thursday. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the county will not host Mashujaa…
The ministry of health has demanded that the Nairobi City County cleans and sanitizes the area around Stima Plaza immediately to allow a return to normalcy for businesses around the premises, insisting many others not part of the ensuing scuffle…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has dismissed reports that the government has reintroduced cut-off points for university admission. In a statement, Ogamba said all 246,391 students who attained a C+ and above in the 2024 KCSE exams qualify for university…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Three petitioners have filed a petition seeking the introduction of Conjugal visitation rights to prisoners in Kenya. John Wangai, Peter Agoro and Anthony Murimi argue that denial of conjugal rights infringes on the right to…
Luca Luiselli, The Rivers State University of Science and Technology One of Africa’s giant beetles is just one step away from extinction. New research has found that one species of the enormous Goliath beetles has been almost wiped out by…