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Audit reveals unsafe practices in medical colleges, calls for reforms
Health and Wellness

Audit reveals unsafe practices in medical colleges, calls for reforms

MPs say reforms are urgently needed to ensure that health professionals are competent and that graduates meet national and international expectations.The warning follows a detailed audit of 152 medical training institutions, which revealed that eight per cent of schools admitted students without proper registration and 26 per cent failed to meet the recommended faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10.

Judiciary filed over 31,000 SGBV cases in 2024 as courts boost response
News

Judiciary filed over 31,000 SGBV cases in 2024 as courts boost response

According to the report, courts received 31,460 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases during the year, showing a 0.9 per cent rise that the Judiciary connects to growing confidence among survivors. Grievous harm and assault made up most of the filings, contributing close to three-quarters of the total, while matters involving minors accounted for about 19 per cent.

Kenya renews push for China to clear tariffs and approve farm exports
News

Kenya renews push for China to clear tariffs and approve farm exports

During the meeting, Kagwe raised concerns about the widening trade gap, pointing out that Kenya bought goods worth about USD 4.5 billion (Sh581.5 billion) from China in 2024, while its exports to the Asian nation were valued at only USD 290 million (Sh37.5 billion). Most of the exported produce consisted of raw agricultural items, mainly tea and avocados.

Italy makes femicide a life-sentence offense
Global Affairs

Italy makes femicide a life-sentence offense

The new law applies to murders stemming from hatred, domination, discrimination, or attempts to limit a woman’s freedom, including cases following a breakup. Police figures show that last year, 116 women were killed in Italy, with 106 deaths driven by gender-based motives. Under the new law, these cases will now be separately recorded and trigger automatic life sentences.

Fuel retailers warned: eTIMS compliance mandatory by December 31
Business

Fuel retailers warned: eTIMS compliance mandatory by December 31

Designed specifically for the fuel industry, eTIMS integrates seamlessly with forecourt controllers and existing point-of-sale systems, allowing every transaction to be invoiced instantly. The system’s real-time capabilities aim to simplify tax collection while ensuring transparency and accountability for both retailers and government authorities.

Kenya awarded Sh408 million to advance Mau Summit–Malaba road upgrade study
News

Kenya awarded Sh408 million to advance Mau Summit–Malaba road upgrade study

The funding will cover preparations for a public-private partnership (PPP) aimed at upgrading the 243-kilometre stretch connecting Mau Summit in Nakuru County to Malaba at the Uganda border. This route is a vital link in East Africa, facilitating movement of goods to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, eastern DR Congo, and northern Tanzania, and is a crucial segment of the Northern Corridor and the Trans-African Highway Network.

Koskei says TSC–SHA shift ready for December rollout
Health and Wellness

Koskei says TSC–SHA shift ready for December rollout

SHA is expected to offer a more comprehensive healthcare package covering over 400,000 teachers and their dependents. The expanded benefits will include access to additional hospitals, coverage for up to five children instead of four, inpatient and outpatient care, maternity services, dental and optical treatment, radiology, chronic illness management, drug and substance abuse support, overseas medical treatment and evacuation, annual health check-ups, and organ donor tests.