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MPs challenge proposed Rules on eCitizen management
Under the proposed framework, Treasury would be responsible for hosting, administering and maintaining the system, as well as its core infrastructure and security.
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Health and Wellness
Nurses hold firm as strike enters fifth week
KNUNM Secretary General Seth Panyako said the union had no problem with dialogue but wanted agreements reached with the government to be followed by action.
Health and Wellness
It's your mind that will kill you! Wanga recalls 12-year cancer journey
Speaking on Thursday, August 27, during the commissioning of the Phoebe Asiyo Oncology Center at Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital (HBCTRH), Wanga opened up about the moment she was told she had cancer and how her family reacted.
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King Harald V dies at 89 after 35 years as Norway’s monarch
Harald was Norway’s first king born in the country since the 14th Century. He has been succeeded by his son, Haakon, marking the start of a new chapter for the Norwegian monarchy.
Health and Wellness
Mathari Hospital advertises CEO job with Sh560,000 top salary
The person appointed will take charge of the hospital’s day-to-day administration and strategic direction while putting into effect decisions made by the Board of Directors.
Health and Wellness
Duale: Africa must take charge of its health data
The proposed system would bring together information collected from hospitals, laboratories, disease monitoring programmes and other health sources across the continent.
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Saleshando: Chieftaincy influence shaped Botswana’s political leadership
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation, Saleshando said the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which governed the country for decades, benefited from the influence of former President Seretse Khama, who was also a chief.
2027 Election
Jirongo’s UDP seeks new identity amid talks with Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi
UDP has proposed adopting the name Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP), with the planned changes coming at a time when the party is reportedly among those being considered by leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Education and Career
Maasai Mara University given two weeks to answer nine audit queries
MPs on the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education deferred scrutiny of Maasai Mara University’s audit reports after a tense sitting. They questioned why the Vice-Chancellor appeared without key technical officers expected to address audit queries, and they ordered resolution of nine outstanding items before movin
Global Affairs
Trump signs order seeking to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
Under the executive order, the US Department of the Interior has 30 days to update the name in the Geographic Names Information System, the official US repository for domestic geographic names.
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Rising elephant numbers deepen conflict between wildlife and farmers
The President said he was forced to seek help from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), while calling for a lasting answer to the problem facing communities living near Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks.
Business
Businesses to pay Sh0.52 for WhatsApp customer service messages
The company will charge Sh0.52 for every delivered message sent through WhatsApp Business, with the new fee taking effect on October 1. The charge is equivalent to $0.0040 per message and will apply to utility messages sent by businesses while the 24-hour customer service window is still open.