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  The government has emphasized the need for Turkana County residents to register with the Social Health Insurance (SHA) as they receive food aid, highlighting the link between malnutrition and access to healthcare. In a statement on Thursday, March 27, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura underscored the importance of enrolling in Taifa Care, especially for those battling hunger and starvation. He explained that malnutrition weakens the body, making individuals more susceptible to illness. Mwaura pointed out that without health insurance, affected residents might struggle to get proper medical care when they need it the most. Revealing that only 110,000 out of the
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  Popular TikToker Maria Rish Kamunge has landed in police custody over allegations of running a fraudulent overseas job placement scheme that defrauded Kenyans of millions. On Wednesday, March 26, a group of angry victims stormed Kamunge’s office in Nairobi’s CBD, demanding answers. Many carried documents proving they had paid hefty fees to her agency, Trust Pin Verified Agency Limited, for job placements that never materialized. In response to their complaints, police swiftly moved in and forcibly escorted Kamunge from her office on Moi Avenue to Central Police Station, where authorities have now launched a full investigation into her agency’s operations.
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  Kenya’s economic outlook is improving, with growth rising from 4.8% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2023, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced. He noted that projections indicate even stronger growth in 2024, signaling a positive trajectory for the country’s economy. Mudavadi also highlighted a significant drop in inflation, which fell from 9.2% in September 2022 to 3.5% in February 2025. He said these figures reflect positive growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) indicators, easing financial pressure on households. “This has markedly reduced the cost of living and improved household incomes. Furthermore, the exchange rate has stabilized and interest rates
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  Machakos MCA Dominic Maitha, who was reported missing earlier this week, has resurfaced unharmed, putting an end to growing speculation about his whereabouts. The Muthwani Ward legislator reappeared on Wednesday evening, nearly 24 hours after his family filed a missing person report at the Machakos police station. Maitha reassured the public that he was safe and refuted claims that he had been abducted. “Yes, I’m safe and okay. I wasn’t abducted but chased by people on motorbikes,” he told The Star on Thursday morning Maitha Says He Fled After Spotting Suspicious Men The politician detailed how he had to switch his
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  Burat Ward MCA Nicholas Lorot is recovering after a gunman ambushed and shot him near Trojan Petrol Station in Isiolo Town on Wednesday. The attack has sparked outrage among leaders, with calls for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice. Brazen Attack in Isiolo CBD Reports indicate that Lorot had just left a meeting with a senior leader from the Isiolo County Assembly at the Northern Galaxy Hotel when the gunman approached his vehicle and opened fire. In a desperate attempt to defend himself, Lorot raised his right hand to shield his body. The bullet shattered his thumb, and
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  Kenya has received a Ksh.1.8 billion (RMB 100 million) grant from China to support its healthcare sector. On Thursday, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi signed the agreement with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, in Nairobi. The funds will go toward upgrading key medical facilities, including Londiani Referral Hospital in Kericho County, Baringo County Referral Hospital, Kilifi Hospital, and Misikhu Hospital in Bungoma. Additionally, Bildad Kagia Hospital in Murang’a County and Kaimosi Farmers Training College in Vihiga will benefit from the grant. The funding comes at a time when Kenya is reassessing its reliance on foreign aid due to increasing
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  Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s decision to prevent the Kenyan shilling from appreciating too much against the US dollar. Speaking before the Parliamentary Budget and Appropriations Committee on Thursday, March 27, Mbadi cautioned that an overly strong shilling could harm the country’s export sector. He warned that if exports decline, Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves would take a hit, increasing the country’s economic vulnerability. “We cannot allow the shilling to appreciate too much; we assess that the shilling at 130 units is the most reasonable for our economy because if you make the shilling too strong, you
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has requested Kenyans to forgive him for supporting President William…
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  President Ruto sends Raila to South Sudan amid a crisis after the arrest of VP…
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  Former Chief Justice (CJ) David Maraga accepts Gen Z endorsement to run for President. Former…
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