Health and Wellness
Former Senator Kembi Gitura resigns from KU Hospital board
Gitura acknowledged that his role had been clouded by political controversy from the start, following his gazettement on December 20, 2024.
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KDF kills five Al-Shabaab militants in Boni operation
Several other militants managed to escape with injuries during the operation.
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SHA suspends 45 health facilities in fraud crackdown
The affected facilities will not access any benefits under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, during the period of suspension.
Business
CBK reopens three long-term treasury bonds to raise Sh60 billion
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the CBK said the reopened bonds are FXD1/2018/020, FXD1/2022/025, and SDB1/2011/030.
Technology
US Attorneys General tell AI companies they 'will be held accountable' for child safety failures
The AGs mentioned a recent report by Reuters, which revealed that Meta allowed its AI chatbots to "flirt and engage in romantic roleplay with children.
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Donor projects stall as Kenya pays Sh6.5 billion on unused loans
Gathungu also warned that some projects carry clauses that require Kenya to pay commitment fees on undrawn loans, leading to further financial losses.
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MoH denies claims of hospital list removal from SHA website
In a statement released on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the State Department for Medical Services and the SHA said the reports were false and misleading.
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Two arrested over illegal job recruitment agency in Mombasa
The suspects, identified as Bilal Dundo Nyanje and Ali Abu Bakari, were arrested during an operation.
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MPs back Affordable Housing rules to guide Sh4m loans
The regulations set out conditions that borrowers must meet before accessing funds from the Affordable Housing Board.
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Kenya’s sudden August downpour: What caused it and why it turned deadly
Kenya Meteorological Department has linked the abrupt and severe downpour to two powerful phenomena that, when combined, created the perfect conditions for excessive rainfall.
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Kenya scrambles to meet 15 billion trees target as campaign lags
Through the Jaza Miti initiative, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has expanded seedling production in collaboration with NGOs, corporate organisations, and community forest associations.
Business
Multinationals slash expat jobs in Kenya for first time in five years
The 2024 Foreign Investment Survey (FIS) shows that expatriates in firms with foreign ownership dropped by 12.52 percent to 3,502 in June 2024, down from 4,003 a year earlier.
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President Ruto constitutes expert panel to compensate protest victims
The panel will be chaired by Constitutional Advisor Professor Makau Mutua, with Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo serving as vice-chairperson.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V awarded Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart
The award was presented during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 26.
Business
Shrinking fiscal space forces State to push PPPs
The Treasury CS further said public participation will be a mandatory requirement for funding, with agencies expected to involve all stakeholders before submitting their requests.
Business
Court quashes Sh136m pension award to former NBK staff
Justice Roseline Aburili, in her ruling, faulted the tribunal for ignoring the replying affidavit filed by NBK’s Company Secretary, Habil Waswani, when making its decision.
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SA High Commissioner to Kenya Mninwa Mahlangu dies after short illness
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) confirmed the devastating news in a statement issued by Minister Ronald Lamola.
Business
EU’s Sh2.3bn project to help Kenya bridge digital divide
The Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project is spearheaded by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and will also cover Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
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Ex-KNTC boss Mutua now sole accused in edible oil scandal
The decision followed an application by Prosecution Counsel Delroy Mwasaru, who explained that Mr Sikuku was charged merely for issuing a professional opinion based on a procurement committee’s evaluation report.
Health and Wellness
Kemri moves to introduce cheaper plant-based medicines
Among the medicines being developed is a plant-based therapy for hypertension that contains high levels of calcium salts, as well as immune-boosting herbal supplements.
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Petition filed against NCIC Chairperson Kobia citing abuse of office, academic fraud
The petition, presented to President William Ruto through Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen by Elizabeth Ochieng’, urges the Head of State to institute investigations into the conduct of Rev. Kobia and act on the findings.
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CoG says UHC staff transition premature pending resources and gratuity
Governor Muthomi Njuki, chair of the Health Committee at CoG, on Tuesday said the Ministry’s position contradicts previously agreed terms between national and county governments, potentially undermining the smooth transition of health workers.
Health and Wellness
Step by Step: How State shuts down health facilities in Kenya
A sanitation inspection, usually conducted by the county government, ensures the facility meets waste management and public health standards.
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Auditor flags State firms over Sh2.95bn defaulted loans
In her audit report for the 2023/2024 financial year, Gathungu highlighted seven SOEs as the most affected, noting that they had defaulted on their loans between two and eight times since 2011 without making the required first repayment.
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Senator Kajwang denies Sh150m bribery claims in Isiolo impeachment storm
The controversy began after President Ruto told a recent parliamentary group meeting that intelligence reports indicated money had been exchanged to sway oversight decisions in the Senate.
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PS Oluga: Discipline and standardization key to devolved healthcare success
Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Ouma Oluga, on Tuesday, noted that while devolution was intended to bring services closer to the people, disparities persist depending on the leadership and management capacity of each county.
Global Affairs
UN envoy warns of deepening crisis in parts of Somalia struggling with conflict
South West State is home to nearly a million internally displaced people and has become the epicentre of Somalia’s humanitarian crisis.
Business
Hotels, farms drive new hiring as other sectors struggle- CBK
According to the July Market Perceptions Survey, 20 percent of agricultural firms expressed strong plans to add more workers this year, up from 16 percent in May.
Technology
Abuse survivor begs Elon Musk to act as her images circulate on X
The woman, who identifies herself as “Zora” (not her real name), says she has been forced to relive her childhood trauma as images of her abuse continue to be shared and sold online.
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How MoH has strengthened transparency to curb healthcare fraud, costs - PS Oluga
PS Oluga explained that while the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council handles registration, SHA ensures that payments match the services actually provided.