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SHA Registers 24 Million Members, Nearly Triple Peak NHIF
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SHA Registers 24 Million Members, Nearly Triple Peak NHIF

Nearly 24 million Kenyans have signed up for Taifa Care (SHA) barely eight months after its launch, outstripping the 9 million who ever held an NHIF card. The figure came from Monday’s Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC)…

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Wajackoyah Demands Answers from Raila Over Adani Deal
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Wajackoyah Demands Answers from Raila Over Adani Deal

Prof. George Wajackoyah has challenged former prime minister Raila Odinga to “face the nation” and justify his sudden enthusiasm for a shelved multibillion-dollar airport deal with India’s Adani Group. “If he has decided that Adani is now…

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Ojwang Family Disputes Eric Omondi’s KSh 10 Million Figure
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Ojwang Family Disputes Eric Omondi’s KSh 10 Million Figure

The family of slain blogger Albert Ojwang has poured cold water on comedian Eric Omondi’s claim that Kenyans have so far raised “about KSh 10 million” for funeral and legal costs. Speaking on the Obinna YouTube show, family spokesperson…

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Principals Vow To Defy Court After Ban on Extra Fees
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Principals Vow To Defy Court After Ban on Extra Fees

Secondary-school heads say they will keep billing parents, even after a judge outlawed levies that lack government clearance. Speaking in Mombasa on Monday, Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) chair Willy Kuria told more than…

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Gen Z Protest Organizers Must Be Held Accountable, Says Cherargei
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Gen Z Protest Organizers Must Be Held Accountable, Says Cherargei

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called for strict accountability measures against individuals allegedly organizing the planned Gen Z protests set for Wednesday, June 25. He insisted that anyone behind the demonstrations should be held…

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‘Hi Shemeji’: Gachagua Courts Maa Support with New Slogan
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‘Hi Shemeji’: Gachagua Courts Maa Support with New Slogan

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has introduced a new rallying slogan as he continues to build his national political base ahead of the 2027 General Election. During a meeting with leaders and elders from the Maa community at his…

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Mostbet – The Best Betting Operator for Bangladesh
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Mostbet – The Best Betting Operator for Bangladesh

The global online betting industry is gaining popularity. A large contingent of Bangladeshi gamblers choose the perfect betting sites to enjoy betting and bonuses. The Mostbet brand has become a leader due to its tempting offers and other…

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KRA Rolls Out New PAYE Filing System to Improve Tax Compliance
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KRA Rolls Out New PAYE Filing System to Improve Tax Compliance

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major shift in how employers will file Pay As You Earn (PAYE) returns, with a streamlined new system set to take effect on July 1, 2025. In a public notice issued on Monday, June 23, the…

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High Court Raps Asset Recovery Agency for Copy-Pasting Affidavits
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High Court Raps Asset Recovery Agency for Copy-Pasting Affidavits

The Anti-Corruption High Court has torn into the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA), dismissing a KSh 35 million forfeiture suit after finding that investigators simply copied earlier affidavits and relied on “desk investigations” instead of hard…

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CS Ruku: Government to Expand and Commercialize NYS
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CS Ruku: Government to Expand and Commercialize NYS

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced an ambitious government plan to scale up the National Youth Service (NYS) recruitment to 100,000 members annually, positioning the institution as a key driver of youth…

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Apply: KUCCPS Portal Now Open for KMTC Students
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Apply: KUCCPS Portal Now Open for KMTC Students

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has given aspiring health-care workers a fresh, two-week window to secure a place at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), reopening its online placement portal on…

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The Shocking Truth: When Car Accidents Become Criminal Cases
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The Shocking Truth: When Car Accidents Become Criminal Cases

The possibility of jail time after a car accident haunts many drivers involved in serious collisions. Roads witness accidents daily – from simple fender benders to devastating crashes – yet some incidents become criminal matters. The…

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