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  Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly condemned the push to remove Supreme Court judges, calling it a dishonest scheme driven by political motives. Speaking on Thursday at the People’s Dialogue Festival at Uhuru Park, Maraga dismissed the petitions seeking the judges’ removal, arguing that they are built on baseless claims meant to serve selfish interests. “The problem is that we have people coming up with false allegations which are not there. You need to read the petitions that have been filed against the judges of the Supreme Court and see where the problem is,” Maraga stated. He insisted that if
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  Jesus Winner Ministry Church has responded to the growing debate surrounding President William Ruto’s Ksh20 million donation pledge, clarifying that it followed a request from the church’s overseer, Reverend Edward Mwai. On Sunday, President Ruto pledged to personally contribute Ksh20 million to the church and vowed to mobilize his friends to raise an additional Ksh100 million for its construction, which is estimated to cost Ksh1 billion. However, the donation has triggered backlash, with some Kenyans questioning the source of the funds and even threatening legal action if the church does not surrender the contribution to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
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  Private hospitals across Kenya have resumed offering services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme after the government pledged to clear outstanding arrears owed to healthcare providers. The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) announced the decision on Thursday, following extensive discussions on the government’s commitment to settling debts left by the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). “After extensive deliberations, we have reached a decision to call off the boycott of SHA services, effective immediately,“ RUPHA chairman Brian Lishenga stated. The move comes after State House confirmed that hospitals with NHIF claims of Ksh10 million or
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  Rigathi Gachagua’s infamous State House traps to protect President William Ruto from access by Raila Odinga have come back to haunt him, with the former Prime Minister now ruling out the possibility of working with the ousted Deputy President. Recently, Gachagua extended an olive branch to Raila, urging him to join forces with the Opposition Coalition to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. However, Raila dismissed the proposal, making it clear that he could never align with someone who once actively sought to bring him down. While addressing supporters during his consultative tour of Wajir County, Odinga
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  Church leaders in Nakuru have strongly opposed an upcoming protest against Jesus Winner Church, calling it an unjustified attack on places of worship. Led by Reverend James Njeru, the clergy denounced the planned demonstration by a group of youths, labeling it blasphemous and a direct assault on religious institutions. Njeru stressed that the church remains a neutral ground and a sanctuary for all, regardless of their background or beliefs. Addressing concerns over donations from politicians, Njeru argued that it is unfair to scrutinize or reject offerings given in thanksgiving, whether from ordinary worshippers or political figures. “We do not know where they get the money, and people’s offerings, tithes, and thanksgiving cannot be calculated based
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  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commissioned 10 additional armored vehicles to support police operations in crime-prone areas, particularly in North Rift and Northern Kenya. Speaking during the event at the General Service Unit (GSU) headquarters in Nairobi, Murkomen highlighted that the Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicles are part of an ongoing effort to modernize police equipment and enhance officers’ ability to combat insecurity. Modern Equipment Slashes Banditry by 70% Murkomen noted that introducing MRAPs and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) has already made a significant impact in reducing banditry. “We have reduced the problem of banditry by 70 percent, largely due to this investment in protective
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  The National Treasury has admitted to a Ksh73 billion error in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) submitted to Parliament, prompting the government to seek amendments to correct the figures. In a letter dated February 25, 2025, the Treasury requested the National Assembly to approve a Ksh73 billion reduction in ministerial expenditure under the State Department for Medical Services. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi explained that the allocation for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) had been mistakenly included in ministerial spending but was not factored into the fiscal framework, creating a discrepancy in the reported figures. “However, the said amount is not included in the fiscal framework, thus causing the difference between Ksh4.336 trillion and Ksh4.263
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  Nairobi Railway City Project is a Vision 2030 flagship initiative which aims to decongest the existing central business district, improve urban mobility, and provide modern amenities to residents and visitors. Read More

  Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of China to Kenya, hosted the UDA Party and representatives of Chinese women living and working in Kenya to celebrate International Women’s Day. The 2025 theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ calls for rapid advancements in gender equality and focuses on recognising strategies and tools that drive women progress in education, employment, and leadership. The
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  Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has called out fellow legislators who are complaining about being…
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