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The government has scrapped maternity fees at primary health facilities after the Social Health Authority (SHA) formally rolled out new reforms aimed at expanding access to basic healthcare across the country. The changes, published in the…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced plans to roll out the electronic motor vehicle registration certificate to replace the current paper-based certificate of registration. According to the Authority,…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially opened applications for aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Elections, inviting members interested in contesting various elective seats to apply. In a notice dated May 11, 2026, the…
The Israel Defense Forces have jailed two soldiers after a photo showed one placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in a Christian village in southern Lebanon. The soldier shown in the image received a three-week sentence…
President Donald Trump and his political allies are reportedly backing a $25 million effort to remove Republican Rep. Thomas Massie from office in Kentucky’s GOP primary, marking one of the biggest intra-party battles ahead of the 2026…
President Donald Trump has cut federal water funding for Colorado following a political rift with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, after she broke ranks with him on key legislative issues. The decision is reported to affect water…
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has issued new directives to all principals regarding Grade 10 learners in Senior School. Online registration is now a key requirement in the rollout of the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA)…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel should phase out its dependence on U.S. military aid over the next decade, marking a potential shift in the long-standing relationship between the two countries. In an interview aired…
Kenyan tea farmers are set access to premium global markets after President William Ruto secured an export and promotional agreement following French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nairobi. The deal, signed during the Africa Forward…
Healthcare costs are becoming a growing political problem for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska as Democrats intensify attacks over insurance premiums, Medicaid funding cuts, and the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies ahead…
Laser Enabled Manufacturing of Solar Systems (LaSoMa) has opened the 2026 scholarship application, inviting African students to apply for fully funded Master’s and PhD programmes in engineering and related fields. The scholarship is fully…
Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has confirmed that Kenya is preparing to raise KSh 27.2 billion (US$170 million) through a Japan-linked Samurai financing arrangement. The new bond issuance in Japan will now be…
Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has rejected the Social Health Authority (SHA) setup, which requires mandatory insurance for already-insured Kenyans. Ledama has called for an urgent review and implementation of the SHA insurance…
Lamu Port has achieved a significant milestone after successfully receiving the largest vessel ever to dock in East and Central Africa. The 369-metre MV Baltimore Express made its historic call at the port on Sunday evening, arriving from…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a 20-year prison sentence against a Garissa man for the defilement and murder of his 17-year-old niece in 2025. According to the DPP, evidence was presented to the court that led to the…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the recent xenophobic violent protests and criminal acts targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. Cyril has condemned the attacks, emphasizing that the violent attacks do not…
Kenya’s Second Lady, Dr. Joyce Kithure, has urged leaders and communities to invest more in the welfare and empowerment of mothers, saying women remain central to building stable families and stronger communities. Speaking during a…
The government plans to inject KSh1.125 billion capital into Consolidated Bank of Kenya in the upcoming financial year, as the lender grapples with weakening capital levels and rising financial pressures. According to the budget estimates…
African youth, who make up over 60 percent of the African continent’s population, play a significant role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation. Their contributions range from local grassroots…
The Kenya Urban Road Authority (KURA) has announced the temporary closure of a section of Eldoret Road in Nairobi for an estimated four months, with expected traffic disruption. According to KURA, the Eldoret road will be closed from 6:00…
The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has strongly condemned the reported arrest and detention of Kenyan drivers’ leaders by Ugandan security authorities. According to the KTA, the arrest of the Kenyan drivers’ leader followed the need…
U.S. health officials are attempting to calm fears of a possible global health crisis after a hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship led to multiple deaths and triggered an international evacuation operation involving American…
Microsoft and UAE-based G42 announced a $1 billion investment package for Kenya in May 2024. The deal included plans for a geothermal-powered data center in Olkaria that would support a new Azure cloud region for East Africa. Kenyan…
President Donald Trump’s new $1 million “Gold Card” visa program has recorded a slow start, with just 338 applicants since its launch, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) court filing reviewed by CNBC. The program,…
