African governments could see a significant reduction in tobacco related deaths through the adoption of harm reduction policies as opposed to complete prohibitions. Speaking at the third annual Harm Reduction Exchange (HRE) in Nairobi, African Medical Association and the Association of Medical Councils of Africa president Dr. Kgosi Letlape said harm reduction in the continent is a […]
Kenyans will now enjoy quality, affordable and accessible health care with the signing into law of the four healthcare bills that now pave way for the abolition of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the establishment of the National Social Health insurance Fund. The bills signed into law by President Wiliam Ruto will usher a paradigm shift in […]
Senior Principal Magistrate Eunice Nyutu will hear the case against former Treasury cabinet secretary Henry Rotich. This after she declined to disqualify herself from hearing a corruption case facing former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and eight others. The Magistrate in her ruling stated that the application for disqualification filed by the prosecution did not meet […]
The Machakos Lands Court has declined to issue applications to stop the demolitions at Mavoko. The claimants have decided to appeal the ruling on Monday. In another twist of events, the court has stated that the ownership of East African Portland Cement Company has not been determined so it is still a dispute in court. […]
Kenyans will now access quality healthcare in an efficient, affordable and non-discriminatory manner. This follows the signing of four revolutionary and progressive Universal Health Coverage bills on Thursday by President William Ruto. They are the Primary Health Care Act, 2023, the Digital Health Act, 2023, the Facility Improvement Financing Act, 2023 and the Social Health […]
The County Government of Homa Bay has unveiled a Climate Information Center. The centre will be used in collating, analyzing, packaging up, and distributing climate data on variables such as temperature, rainfall, wind, soil moisture, lake conditions, and extreme weather indicators. While presiding over the function at the departmental offices of Energy, Forestry, and Climate […]
Former Harambee stars striker, Dennis Oliech has partnered with Beyond Hoops organization for the launch of Dare to Dream sports festival to be held at Riruta stadium this weekend. Oliech, a former Harambee Stars forward, has collaborated with Beyond Hoops, a non-profit sports organization, to develop Dare to Dream. According to Beyond Hoops CEO Mr.James […]
The Ministry of Health over the past week in collaboration with county governments and development partners have been involved in a series of events designed to heighten public awareness about Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Afya Nyumbani program which the Ministry of Health plans to role out strives to ensure that every Kenyan can access […]
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of Uhuru Highway from Haile Selassie to Bunyala roundabouts on Mombasa Bound lanes for three days. In a statement Thursday, KeNHA said that the closure was to allow for the highway maintenance along the section. The section of the road will be closed from […]
Error: Contact form not found. The Springboks beat hosts France 29-28 in an epic quarter-final last Sunday. With no changes made, half-backs Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok retain their places in the starting XV, while fly-half Handre Pollard remains on the bench. Head coach Jacques Nienaber has opted again for a 5-3 split of forwards […]
The Machakos Environment and Lands Court will at 4 pm rule on an application seeking to have the ongoing demolitions of homes in Mavoko stopped. The application was made by Aimi ma Lukenya Society on Monday seeking injunction orders to stop the evictions and demolitions currently going on at the East Africa Portland Cement Company […]
The government has reiterated the need for the multi-agency security teams, headed by the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner, to carry out the operation to reclaim sections of Mau Forest Complex from encroachment and illegal logging activities. According to Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Principal Secretary Festus Ngeno, the Ministry will carry out […]
