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  Squatters from Ganda ward in Malindi Sub County, Kilifi County have changed the approach of pushing for land possession by using adverse possession as a peaceful means of acquiring land. For years the squatters not only in Ganda ward but the entire Coast region have been facing forceful evictions and perennial court battles in their
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  The Kenya Association of Private Hospitals (KAPH) has suspended all credit arrangements under Social Health Authority (SHA) and Medical Administrator Kenya Limited (MAKL) due to unpaid arrears.  This decision was made during a Special General Meeting (SGM) held on 24th February 2025. KAPH, which represents over 300 private healthcare facilities across the country, said the
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  Gachagua claimed a meeting between Ruto and Hemedti seemed to have no connection to Kenya’s national interests, as he was quickly dismissed from the room after making the introductions. Read More

  A tragic road accident along the Londiani-Muhoroni road on Monday February 24, 2025 at night claimed the lives of four people and left 56 others seriously injured. The crash, which happened around 9:30 PM, involved a passenger bus traveling to Nairobi and a truck headed towards Muhoroni. The impact was so severe that the bus
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  Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki and nominated Senator Karen Nyamu have taken the helm of the Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources after being unanimously elected as chairperson and vice chairperson, respectively. During a Senate session on Monday, February 24, 2025, lawmakers voted Faki into the top position, with Nyamu securing the deputy role. They replace Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Samburu Senator Lelegwe Ltumbesi, who previously led the committee. The committee plays a crucial role in shaping policies on land and settlement, environmental conservation, forestry, water resource management, and mining. Meanwhile, in another key decision, Trans Nzoia
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  Police have arrested Caesar Wagicheru Kingori, alias Shrewd, a businessman accused of conning job seekers out of more than Ksh.10 million by falsely promising them employment opportunities in Canada. Kingori was taken into custody after failing to appear before Senior Resident Magistrate Keyne Odhiambo on Monday, where he was set to be charged with obtaining money by false pretenses. Despite posting a Ksh.100,000 cash bail three days earlier, Kingori was absent when his name was called in court for plea-taking. His no-show prompted the state counsel to request an immediate arrest, which the magistrate granted. Authorities say Kingori, who operated
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  Martha Karua is set to launch her new political outfit, The People Liberation Party (PLP), this week. Speaking during a live radio interview on Monday, February 24, 2025, Karua confirmed that preparations for the party’s unveiling are complete. The official launch will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi. “We will be unveiling our new party this Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Nairobi. The event will be held at our party headquarters. Everyone is invited,” she announced. The former Justice Minister described the upcoming launch as a historic moment for both Kenya and the
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  Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati fought a long battle with brain cancer before succumbing to cardiac arrest last Friday, his family has confirmed. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa revealed that doctors diagnosed Chebukati with brain cancer in April 2023, just months after he left office. Following the diagnosis, the family made arrangements for him to travel to Germany, where he underwent surgery to remove the tumor. “Because of the stage in which the cancer was, the doctors recommended that he need to go an immediate surgery, and the family
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  Private hospitals across Kenya have indefinitely suspended services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Medical Administration Kenya Limited (MAKL), citing mounting unpaid arrears and financial instability. In a statement on Monday, February 24, the Kenya Association of Private Hospitals (KAPH) announced the decision, blaming inefficiencies in the transition from NHIF to SHA and the absence of a clear reimbursement framework for outpatient services. “This decision comes in response to persistent financial instability that has placed the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of healthcare services at grave risk due to unresolved inefficiencies in the NHIF-SHA transition, an unclear operational and reimbursement
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  Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has spoken for the first time since his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship ended in defeat, expressing delight at returning home to Kenya. Addressing the press at State House, Mombasa, on Monday after meeting with President William Ruto, Raila reflected on his campaign journey, dismissed claims of extravagant spending, and hinted at his next political move. Gratitude for Support Raila extended heartfelt appreciation to Kenyans who supported him throughout the campaign, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to his bid for the top continental job. “I am delighted to be back home. You see,
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