The Social Health Authority (SHA) has partnered with the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) to promote health, wellness, and environmental sustainability through the sport of rugby. As the official health partner for Kenya’s national rugby teams, SHA will provide comprehensive health coverage for all registered players, offering benefits such as surgeries, injury treatment, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation services.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga stated that the partnership will alleviate the financial burden of healthcare on athletes, thereby helping to prevent careers from being cut short due to unaffordable medical care. The partnership will be launched during the Safari 7s Tournament, taking place from October 10 to 12...
The Senate Committee on Trade has recommended the expansion and modernization of the Busia One-Stop Border Post to alleviate congestion and enhance cross-border trade between Kenya and Uganda. Following an inspection on Wednesday, committee chairperson Kwale Senator Issa Boy Juma noted the challenges faced by traders and transporters, including poor roads and harassment from the neighboring side.
Juma emphasized the need for wider roads and a modern parking yard to accommodate more trailers, as the current facility only holds 40 trucks. He confirmed that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has identified available land for expansion and emphasized the importance of enhancing health departments for improved pandemic preparedness...
Kenya will celebrate this year's Mazingira Day on October 10 with a nationwide fruit tree planting and clean-up drive, aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and restoring ecosystems. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry is urging citizens to plant fruit trees and clean their surroundings, with this year's theme focusing on "Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship."
Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa highlighted the importance of personal responsibility in environmental protection and lauded the media's role in mobilizing the public. She emphasized that Mazingira Day is more than just planting trees; it is about fostering a culture of care and reconnecting with nature.
President William Ruto...
One person died and 19 others were injured in a road accident on Wednesday morning at Wanjii along the Murang’a–Kenol Road. The deceased, a 45-year-old Matatu conductor, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at Murang’a Level Five Hospital.
Twelve adults and seven minors, all with soft tissue injuries, are being treated at the same hospital. The body of the conductor was moved to the mortuary for a post-mortem.
Traffic Enforcement Officer Stephen Wainaina said the accident occurred when the Matatu, belonging to Kigumo Sacco, lost control after its front left tyre burst. The vehicle veered off the road and overturned.
The police have launched an investigation, and traffic on the busy highway has been temporarily disrupted.
The United States has delivered 20 new armored vehicles to Haiti, as part of efforts to support the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the Haitian National Police (HNP) in their battle against violent gangs. This delivery, made through the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, underscores America’s commitment to Haiti's security.
The move comes weeks after Kenyan President William Ruto criticized the US for providing second-hand vehicles to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. Ruto, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, highlighted the frequent breakdowns of the vehicles, which posed a risk to personnel during operations.
The delivery follows...
A family in Sabatia, Vihiga County, is mourning the tragic loss of two relatives who were struck by lightning during a heavy downpour on the evening of October 6. The victims, 20-year-old Timothy Luvai and 10-year-old Vitalis Ndondi, were warming themselves around a fire when lightning struck, killing them instantly.
Their 13-year-old sister, Stacy Muhonja, was injured in the incident and is receiving treatment at Itando Mission of Hope Hospital. The bodies of the two brothers have been taken to the Vihiga County Referral Hospital Mortuary.
Their mother, Violet Minyoso, expressed deep sorrow and appealed for financial assistance with hospital bills and burial costs. Local leaders have urged residents to take extra precautions during...
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has stated that the government owes striking university lecturers Sh624 million, contrary to their claim of Sh7.9 billion. Speaking before Parliament, Ogamba dismissed the strike, now in its fourth week, as illegal and urged unions to engage in dialogue to resolve the issue.
Ogamba clarified that while lecturers received Sh8.8 billion between 2020 and 2021 under the 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the unions still claim Sh7.9 billion remains unpaid. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) disputes this, stating that Sh7.2 billion was already paid through salary increments.
The CS added that the strike was interdicted by the Employment and Labour Relations Court on...
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has announced that Kiambu Level 4 Hospital recorded no maternal deaths between January and July 2025, a significant achievement for the county’s health sector. He credited his administration’s efforts to improve health services since taking office in 2022, which has led to a reduction in preventable deaths.
Wamatangi highlighted the county’s enhanced emergency services, including 19 fully equipped ambulances and a dedicated maternity ambulance. He added that previously leased ambulances, costing taxpayers Sh30 million annually, have been replaced, allowing for better health infrastructure investments.
However, his remarks come amid a dispute over neonatal deaths, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners...
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has announced a nationwide tender for the tarmacking and upgrading of hundreds of rural roads. The official notice, dated October 7, 2025, lists projects across all counties, most of which are aimed at upgrading roads to bitumen standards.
Over 500 rural road segments and bridges are part of this large-scale infrastructure initiative, "Connecting Devolved Kenya," which aims to enhance rural connectivity and support economic growth. Kiambu County leads the rollout, followed by Murang’a, Homa Bay, and Siaya. Other counties with significant allocations include Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, and Migori.
KeRRA has invited eligible contractors to submit bids through its official e-procurement system. Funding...
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