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17 Jul

Ministry of Health requests Kshs. 100M to conduct public participation on suspended UHC laws

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The State Department of Medical Services has requested Parliament to allocate at least Sh100 million for sensitization and public participation on the Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), which was declared unconstitutional by the court. The High Court nullified the Social Health Insurance Act 2023, the Primary Healthcare Act 2023, and the Digital Health Act 2023, which had replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), due to insufficient public participation. A three-judge bench, comprising Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo, and Fredrick Mugambi, gave Parliament 120 days to make the necessary amendments. During this period, the acts will remain suspended. Appearing before…

17 Jul

Media Council of Kenya Calls for Action Against Police Violence Towards Journalists

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The Media Council of Kenya has issued a stern call for the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to take decisive action against the National Police Service following repeated attacks on journalists. This appeal comes in the wake of the recent shooting of Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, a journalist with Kameme TV, while she was in the company of her colleagues in Nakuru. In a press statement released on Tuesday, 16th July 2024, the Media Council condemned the actions of the police, describing the shooting as "shameful and terrifying." The Council commended other Nakuru-based journalists for their swift action in saving Kariuki's…

17 Jul

Housing, Urban Development & Public Works departments decry budget cuts

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The State Department for Public Works submitted to the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning & Public Works that revision of the Department's development budget to zero will ground the Department's operations entirely. Appearing before the Committee, PS Joel Arumonyang stated that the drastic cuts will force the contractors to abandon the sites due to failure by the Department to meet its financial obligations. "This would stall ongoing projects, accumulate pending bills, increase project costs due to accumulation of interest on delayed payments in addition to possible litigations," stated PS Arumonyang. While stepping in for the PS, State Department for…

17 Jul

Rema, Shallipopi – BENIN BOYS | NIGERIA

Radio Huru0 CommentsEntertainmentand songwriter., Divine Ikubor, is a Nigerian singer, known mononymously as Rema, rapper, Rema, Shallipopi - BENIN BOYS

Divine Ikubor, known mononymously as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYsldLTYyrM

17 Jul

Kiambu journalists protest, demand justice for colleague shot by police

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Journalists in Kiambu County took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the shooting of their colleague, Nakuru-based Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki of Mediamax, by a policeman while covering demonstrations in the town. The journalists reprimanded the callous act by a rogue trigger-happy security officer terming it as spine-chilling, barbaric and unacceptable noting that the journalist was only discharging her noble duty - covering a public event. The infuriated journalists marched through the streets of Kiambu town while carrying placards and chanting slogans denouncing the violence meted on journalists. They later dropped their petition at Kiambu police station demanding that…

16 Jul

Nyandarua County Community Health Promoters Strike Over Unpaid Dues

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Community Health Promoters (CHP) in Nyandarua County have gone on strike over unpaid dues that have been outstanding for the past eight months. On Monday, 1,372 CHPs marched from JM County Referral Hospital to Governor Kiarie Badilisha's office to protest the non-payment of their stipends. Despite their efforts, they were unable to secure a meeting with any county officials to address their grievances. The CHPs noted that while the National Government's stipends of KSh 2,500 have been consistently paid into their bank accounts without delay, the county government has failed to honor its financial commitments. The CHPs accused the county…

16 Jul

WADAGLIZ KE – ANGUKA NAYO (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) | KENYA

Radio Huru0 CommentsEntertainmentKENYA SONGS, Maandamano, WADAGLIZ KE - ANGUKA NAYO (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Written by the duo Wadagliz, 'Anguka Nayo' was inspired by their love for good vibes and dancing 'Anguka Nayo' gained relevance during a critical moment in Kenyan politics and has been embraced by the public for expressing their sentiments The viral hit has propelled Wadagliz to recognition and provided a launch pad for their music career https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ2L4qcOXVI&list=RDEMEWyoQrgf08etaBrGUhTLiQ&index=10

16 Jul

President Museveni Signs 19 Bills into Law

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President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has signed 19 bills into law. This development marks a major step in the country’s legislative and governance processes, reflecting the government's commitment to implementing a wide range of policies and regulations across various sectors. The signing ceremony, which took place at the State House in Entebbe, was attended by key government officials and lawmakers. President Museveni emphasized the importance of these new laws in enhancing the country's legal framework and addressing critical issues that impact the lives of Ugandans. They are: The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2023.…

16 Jul

Mbosso – Kunguru (Official Video) | Tanzania

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Mbwana Yusuph Kilungi, popularly known for his stage name as Mbosso alias Mbosso Khan born on 3rd October 1995 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist signed under Africa’s biggest Record Label, WCB Wasafi since 2017. Before signing under WCB Wasafi, Mbosso was part of the boy group, popularly known as Yamoto Band which rocked East Africa’s waves from 2012 and broke in 2017. Yamoto Band was made up of Aslay, Enock Bella, Beka Flavour and Mbosso and soon after it broke, each of the four artistes pursued a solo music career. Since signed under…

16 Jul

Kontawa Ft Harmonize – Binadamu [Official Music Video] | Tanzania

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Co-existing as humans can be a beautiful experience but at times challenging. Binadamu is a song that touches the street lives of co-existing with human beings and how bitter it might get as you head towards success. Song called Binadamu Performance by Kontawa Feat Harmonize Video by Director NiCKLASS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_qExRrsrQk