Life Hacks

Just InLife Hacks

JUST IN: New American Corner Mtaani Opens to Support Young Kenyan Entrepreneurs 

  The US Embassy has officially launched the American Corner Mtaani at the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS), marking the sixth addition to Kenya’s growing network of American Corners. This new location joins established sites in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Lamu, enhancing access to U.S. resources for local communities. Ambassador Meg Whitman emphasized the importance of this expansion during the launch event, stating that it fulfills a commitment to strengthen people-to-people partnerships. This commitment was established during Kenya’s State Visit to the White House in May. “American Corner Mtaani is here to support Kenya’s young people in bringing their innovations to
The post New American Corner Mtaani Opens to Support Young Kenyan Entrepreneurs appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

Read More
Just InLife Hacks

JUST IN: Public Opposition Forces Senate Committee to Reject Bill on Presidential Term Limit Extension 

  A recent report submitted to the Senate Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee reveals that over 99 percent of Kenyans who participated in public consultations opposed a proposed bill to extend term limits for the President and other elected officials. The report strongly recommends that the House reject the bill introduced by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei. The committee disclosed that it received a total of 168,801 submissions by the end of the public input period. Of these, only 11 stakeholders provided specific feedback on certain clauses, while the remaining participants opposed the bill in its entirety. “Of the submissions
The post Public Opposition Forces Senate Committee to Reject Bill on Presidential Term Limit Extension appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

Read More
Just InLife Hacks

JUST IN: SHA Delivers Kes.1.5 Billion in Healthcare Services in First Month of Rollout 

  The Social Health Authority (SHA), recently launched under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative, delivered Kes.1.5 billion in healthcare services to Kenyans within its first month. The Ministry of Health reported that among the services provided, SHA spent Kes.250 million on dialysis care packages, Kes.220 million on cancer treatments, Kes.175 million on maternal and infant health, and Kes.103 million on mental wellness support. Since SHA’s rollout on October 1, 2024, registered membership has grown by 44 percent, adding 4 million new members and bringing the total to 13 million Kenyans. This membership increase led to over 10,600 maternal and child
The post SHA Delivers Kes.1.5 Billion in Healthcare Services in First Month of Rollout appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

Read More
Just InLife Hacks

JUST IN: “You Can Go Home Anytime”: Opposition Cautions Ruto on Unmet Promises 

  A group of opposition leaders has warned President William Ruto to start fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans, or risk being removed from office. At an event over the weekend, the leaders, led by DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, emphasized that the president could face impeachment if he fails to deliver on his campaign pledges. Wamalwa referenced the recent impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and used the analogy of a driver and a tout to argue that both elected officials should have faced removal together. “Tunasema bwana Ruto, wewe ndio Zakayo mwenyewe, Gachagua alikua Zakayo mdogo. Kama
The post “You Can Go Home Anytime”: Opposition Cautions Ruto on Unmet Promises appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

Read More
Just InLife Hacks

JUST IN: Shakahola Tragedy: Survivor of Mackenzie’s Cult Details Deaths of Children 

  A witness testifying against pastor Paul Mackenzie and 92 others at the Shanzu court shared the heartbreaking story of losing her seven children in the Shakahola forest. Currently under the protection of the Witness Protection Agency, she recounted how her family became ensnared in Mackenzie’s radical teachings. The woman explained that her husband, also facing charges in the case, allegedly enforced Mackenzie’s strict orders, depriving their children of food and water as mandated by the cult’s rules. “My children died from prolonged and forced fasting, all under the watchful eye of Mackenzie’s security team,” she testified in court. The witness
The post Shakahola Tragedy: Survivor of Mackenzie’s Cult Details Deaths of Children appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

Read More