Stories By Peres Akinyi
Planned public sector unions strike called off after Govt’s SHA deal
Oct 25, 2024 at 12:34 PM
A looming nationwide strike by public sector unions has been averted following a decisive agreement between the government and union leaders, addressing union grievances about the ...
Govt moves to address affordability of device to stimulate digital economy
Oct 24, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Device affordability remains a significant hurdle in Kenya's journey towards digital transformation, prompting the Government's renewed commitment to address this issue....
Govt unveils multi-sectoral committees to oversee SHA implementation
Oct 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
The government has established Multi-Sectoral Steering Committees at the county level to strengthen the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme....
Treasury releases Sh1.5 billion to settle NHIF debts as SHA rollout intensifies
Oct 16, 2024 at 08:02 AM
The government has started clearing the crippling debt owed by the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to health institutions, providing much-needed relief to a secto...
M-Pesa Global expands to Ethiopia to boost cross-border financial inclusion
Oct 14, 2024 at 05:13 PM
In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering financial inclusion and regional integration, Safaricom has extended its M-Pesa Global service to Ethiopia....
Ministry of Health probes reports of adverse reactions to polio vaccine
Oct 11, 2024 at 04:43 PM
The Ministry of Health has commenced investigations into reports of adverse reactions linked to the recent nationwide polio vaccination campaign, which aimed to combat a recent out...
Secondary schools closure fears loom as Govt delays release of capitation funds
Oct 10, 2024 at 01:41 PM
A looming financial crisis is threatening to disrupt the academic calendar of secondary schools across Kenya....
Government encourages employers to declare staff for full SHIF benefits
Oct 09, 2024 at 08:16 PM
As the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) officially launched last Tuesday, the government is calling for a concerted effort from employers and employees alike to ensure comprehen...
Kenya surpasses 12 million registrations on day six of SHIF rollout despite hiccups
Oct 06, 2024 at 07:13 PM
The government's ambitious plan to provide universal healthcare through the Social Health Authority (SHA) has seen significant progress in its first week....
No money will be lost in the healthcare transition from NHIF to SHIF, Govt says
Oct 01, 2024 at 04:13 PM
The Kenyan government has reassured citizens that the funds they have contributed to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will not be lost as the country transitions to the So...
SHIF benefits sharply fall short of public expectations despite hiked contributions
Sep 27, 2024 at 01:16 PM
Despite the substantial contributions required under the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), many Kenyans are expressing concerns that the promised benefits may not live up to...
Nairobi hosts emergency hospital training to boost global crisis response
Sep 26, 2024 at 09:05 AM
Nairobi has once again played host to a vital collaborative emergency hospital training, aimed at improving the rapid deployment of medical facilities to crisis-hit regions across ...
Skyrocketing water tariffs hit Kenyan towns as nationwide shortage escalates
Sep 25, 2024 at 12:25 AM
A looming water crisis has been exacerbated by the recent announcement of increased water tariffs across Kenya....
Experts at Nairobi forum advocate for accelerated e-mobility adoption in Africa
Sep 19, 2024 at 01:36 PM
A gathering of e-mobility experts in the Kenyan capital this week has highlighted the continent's growing momentum towards a sustainable transportation future....
NHIF top officials siphoned Sh21 billion through fraudulent claims, MPs told
Sep 13, 2024 at 01:16 PM
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), now known as the Social Health Insurance Authority, has been thrust into the spotlight as allegations of fraudulent activities amountin...
Zipline transforms healthcare in Kericho County with life-saving drone deliveries
Sep 12, 2024 at 08:52 PM
Kericho County, Kenya, has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility by partnering with global drone logistics leader, Zipline....
Audit reveals alarmingly low submission of financial results by county hospitals
Sep 10, 2024 at 10:57 AM
The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has raised a red flag over the alarming number of county hospitals that have failed to submit their financial statements....
AstraZeneca, Tricog Health, Kenya Cardiac Society unite to combat heart failure with AI
Sep 06, 2024 at 04:09 PM
AstraZeneca, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, has embarked on a pioneering partnership with Tricog Health and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to revolutionise heart ...
EPK unveils 8 science laboratories in Nandi County to elevate STEM education
Sep 04, 2024 at 03:42 PM
Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) has taken a significant step towards enhancing STEM education in Nandi County with the commissioning of eight state-of-the-art science laboratories in l...
Why Kenyans could soon need licenses from authorities to hold ‘harambees’
Sep 02, 2024 at 11:04 AM
A proposed law, the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, could soon require Kenyans to obtain licenses before organizing fundraising events....