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Today’s newspapers focus on Kenya’s shifting political alignments, Raila Odinga’s mixed signals, and the uncertainty hanging over ODM’s place in national politics. Beyond politics, issues of land ownership, human rights in policing, and regional developments also dominate the headlines. The…
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi has spoken his mind Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) prepares to mark its 20th anniversary in Kisii. Today Kisii Governor Simba Arati and will hosted key ODM figures, among them National Assembly Minority Whip Junet…
The Social Health Authority’s (SHA) latest policy on overseas treatment is drawing attention to deep gaps in Kenya’s healthcare system. By publishing a list of 36 medical services unavailable locally, the authority has effectively acknowledged the country’s heavy reliance on…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has unveiled a new framework allowing Kenyans to seek medical services abroad for conditions unavailable locally. This comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale suspended foreign referrals in 2023 following widespread abuse by cartels and…
Former minister Baltasar Engonga, popularly known as “Bello,” has been sentenced to prison for 8 years after being involved in a messy scandal. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, August 27, brings to a close a long-running investigation into allegations…
People Daily The paper leads with politics, highlighting how opposition strongholds are positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. Projections show that Kenya’s voter roll could grow from 22.1 million in 2022 to nearly 27.8 million by 2027. A potential…
1. The Star The Star highlights the political struggles of youthful MPs championing the Kenya Moja movement ahead of the 2027 elections. Branded as a push for “generational change,” the group has been touring the country, with Busia as…
Shock and grief have engulfed Nyamira County following the sudden death of a beloved teacher, Wesley Monda, who perished in a tragic road accident on Monday morning at Kemera while heading to school for opening day. Monda, remembered for his…
Daily Nation The Nation takes a more detailed approach with the headline “Sh10bn fraud plot exposes SHA woes.” It breaks down the figures, reporting that bogus claims worth Sh10.6 billion were blocked, with over 1,029 hospitals implicated in irregularities. The…
President William Ruto has officially designated August 27 as Katiba Day, an annual event dedicated to commemorating the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, which marked a historic milestone in Kenya’s democratic journey. In a proclamation issued from the Executive Office…