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10 Aug

Government to provide medical cover to all school-going children

Pcs0 CommentsHealth, NewsKENYA KWANZA GOVERNMENT, Pcs, William Ruto

Healthcare will be free for all Kenyans from birth till the age of 18 when the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) begins in the next three months, President William Ruto has announced. The President said Kenyans will soon begin to enjoy free medical cover under the Social Health Insurance Fund. President Ruto also pointed out that the EduAfya medical cover that was being provided to secondary school students will be expanded to include learners in primary schools. Speaking during a tour of development projects in Mathioya, Kìharù and Gatanga constituencies of Mùrang’a County, he said: “We are changing the old…

08 Aug

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza impeached for the third time

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewsKawira Mwangaza, Meru County

Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached for the third time on charges of abuse of office, gross misconduct and gross violation of the Constitution and other laws. 40 out of 69 members of the county assembly voted in favour of the impeachment motion tabled by Deputy Majority Party Leader Zipporah Kinya, meeting the two-thirds threshold. Another 17 voted against the impeachment motion, while three did not vote.

07 Aug

National Assembly Vetting Committee Approves 19 CS Nominees, Rejects Stella Langat

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewsAli hassan joho, Cabinet Secretary, President Ruto

The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has approved 19 nominees selected by President William Ruto to serve as Cabinet Secretaries in the Kenya Kwanza Government. This approval, announced by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, follows the vetting of the nominees by the Committee on Appointments. "Honourable Speaker, I present the following report on the table of the house today, August 7, 2024: the second report of the Committee of Appointments on the vetting of individuals for appointment to the Offices of Secretaries, volumes 1, 2, 3A, and 3B," the Majority Leader stated. The committee approved the following nominees: 1.Kithure…

05 Aug

President William Ruto Signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill into Law

Reporter0 CommentsNewsAppropriation Bill 2024, William Ruto

President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law, allocating additional resources to key sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare. The bill, known as the Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2024), was signed at State House in Nairobi. The newly enacted law enhances the country's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program by providing funding for medical internships, UHC workers on contract, and Community Health Promoters. This move aims to strengthen healthcare services and ensure more Kenyans have access to quality medical care. Additionally, the bill facilitates the hiring of Junior School interns on…

04 Aug

Kenya Aviation Workers Union Opposes Adani’s Takeover of JKIA, Plans Strike

Reporter0 CommentsNewsAdani Holdings, Kenya Airports Authority

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) held a critical meeting to discuss the recent developments concerning the acquisition of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. The agenda covered a range of pressing issues, including the eviction of the acting Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Mr. Henry Ogoe, recent resignations from the KAA Board, and plans for a strike. Financial details of JKIA were reviewed, revealing that the KAA boasts a net worth of KSh 1.105 trillion. This includes airport land valued at KSh 936 billion and KAA housing worth KSh 600 million. Additionally,…

01 Aug

EACC Confirms British Army Not Under Its Jurisdiction, Defence Committee Probes Allegations

Reporter0 CommentsNewsBritish Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has confirmed that the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) does not fall within its jurisdiction, despite receiving multiple complaints against the military unit. This disclosure comes as the National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee conducts an inquiry into allegations of misconduct, human rights abuses, and operational irregularities involving BATUK. During a recent meeting, the EACC revealed it had received three reports accusing BATUK personnel of nepotism, corruption, and labor disputes. However, the Commission stated that these matters were outside its mandate. The inquiry, led by Committee Vice Chair Hon. Bashir Abdullahi…

31 Jul

Two Former State Corporation Officials Charged With Violation Of Procurement Laws And Abuse Of Office

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Following credible intelligence, the DCI’s Economic and Commercial Crimes Unit detectives commenced investigations into allegations of financial impropriety and abuse office at the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). Investigations have revealed that Pamela Nduku Mutua, the managing director and accounting officer of KNTC, and Amos Juma Sikuku, the supply chain and logistics manager failed in their mandate to ensure importation and distribution of rice was conducted in line with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. It has been established that in September 2022, KNTC was tasked to import and distribute essential commodities including rice as…

30 Jul

Gangs fled a Haitian town as Kenya force moved in, But only for a day

Jacqueline Charles - Miami Herald0 CommentsNewsHaiti, Kenya Police

When an armored convoy of Kenyan and Haitian police forces rolled into a rural hamlet east of Port-au-Prince amid an active gang attack last week, residents along a 14-mile stretch to the Dominican Republic border breathed sighs of relief. At the arrival of the tan-colored mine-resistant vehicles in Ganthier, heavily armed members of the 400 Mawozo gang fled into the bushes, and fleeing residents began plotting their return from the town next door. But less than 24 hours after the first significant outing of the largely U.S.-financed, Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission got underway, the Kenyans rolled out without taking…

29 Jul

PNU Leader Peter Munya Considers Withdrawal from Azimio Coalition

Reporter0 CommentsNewsParty of National Unity (PNU), Peter Munya

The leader of the Party of National Unity (PNU), Peter Munya, announced that the party is considering withdrawing from the Azimio coalition, following the recent exit of the NARCK party led by Martha Karua. Speaking in Imenti South constituency, Meru County, Munya urged Azimio to make a clear decision on fully joining the government. He emphasized that Azimio cannot simultaneously be part of the government and the opposition. “As the PNU party, we are not ready to join the government. We believe that the PNU party will play a more effective role in the opposition than in the government,” Munya…

29 Jul

Immigration Services announces changes in passport collection

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewsImmigration Services KENYA, KENYA KWANZA GOVERNMENT, NEWS

The Directorate of Immigration Services has announced the simplification of the passport collection process. The Directorate in a statement on X said that applicants will no longer need to book appointments to pick up their passports. “We have simplified the process of passport delivery: applicants are no longer required to book for appointment to collect passports,” said the Directorate of Immigration Services. The Department said applicants will instead now receive a message from the Immigration Department, confirming that their application has been processed and passport printed.