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  Constitutional lawyer PLO Lumumba has called Kenya’s decision to nominate Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position a strategic mistake. Speaking on a local media station on Monday, February 17, 2025, Lumumba did not mince words in expressing his disappointment with the Kenya Kwanza government. “I think that we made a mistake and the mistake that was made was that we fielded a candidate who was not the best candidate,” Lumumba said. He pointed to age as a major disadvantage for Raila, arguing that the AUC chairperson role, akin to a CEO position, demands a level of
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  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Kenyan has medical coverage through the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program. Kindiki announced that 19.5 million citizens are already enrolled under the Social Health Authority (SHA), bringing the country closer to a healthier and more productive population. Speaking at the National and County Governments Health Summit held at his Official Residence in Karen on Monday, DP Kindiki said the government is tackling key challenges in the rollout of Taifa Care to make UHC sustainable. Efforts are underway to strengthen healthcare institutions and improve service delivery through policy
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  Pressure is mounting for the government to offer Raila Odinga a role in the Kenya Kwanza administration following his recent loss in the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship elections. Leaders from the ruling party are voicing support for integrating the veteran politician into the government, citing his vast experience and leadership skills. Belgut MP Nelson Koech is among those advocating for Raila’s inclusion in government. He believes the AUC loss presents an opportunity to redefine Raila’s role in Kenya’s political landscape, similar to the inclusion of Opposition leaders in President William Ruto’s broad-based cabinet. “The loss is a good opportunity
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  In a significant move to improve healthcare access, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has announced increased benefit packages for cancer and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) treatments under the Social Health Authority (SHA). The announcement came during a high-level forum on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) implementation, hosted by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Nairobi residence on Monday. The SHA daily cover for ICU treatments has now been raised to Ksh28,000, a substantial jump from the previous Ksh4,480. Barasa explained that this adjustment is part of broader reforms within the SHA and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) aimed at making
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  National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has survived a censure motion filed by the Grassroot Oversight…
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  President William Ruto has appointed Ndungu Gathinji as the chairperson of the Tea Board of…
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  Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta paid a courtesy call on German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue…
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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received the Qatari leader at Indira Gandhi International Airport, underlining the significance of the visit. Read More

  Injendi, who was serving his third consecutive term in Parliament since 2013, passed away on Monday at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. Read More

  Malava Member of Parliament (MP) Malulu Injendi is dead. The lawmaker died on Monday, February 17 evening while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. Confirming the lawmaker’s demise, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula says MP Injendi died at 5:15 pm. Speaker Wetangula described the late Injendi as a dedicated leader whose contributions to
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