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SHA proposes higher treatment limit for cancer patients

By Selina Mutua   2025-10-30 13:43:02

In the plan, the cancer treatment package will be increased from the current limit of Sh550,000 to Sh1 million over the next three years.

Kenyan enterprise behind solar powered healthcare among finalists in global sustainability prize

By Selina Mutua   2025-10-31 17:02:11

Drop Access has been recognised as a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize, one of the world’s leading awards for sustainability and innovation.

Team Kenya scoops silver at the global robotics arena

By Selina Mutua   2025-11-03 12:13:46

For Kenya, this marks its best-ever performance in the global robotics arena creating a remarkable leap that places the country firmly among the world’s leading innovators.

Tanzania has lost Tsh560 billion through internet shutdown

By Selina Mutua   2025-11-06 18:46:37

The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) in a statement said these disruptions are economically devastating and deeply damaging to digital rights.

Turkana residents raise exclusion concerns over ID card registration

By Selina Mutua   2025-11-11 17:11:55

A section of Turkana residents has raised concerns about exclusion from the National Identity Card registration exercise.

Farmer's Choice banks on cookout series to refine brand's legacy

By Selina Mutua   2025-11-12 17:04:25

The Cookout series is a first-of-its-kind culinary experience celebrating nearly five decades of nourishing lives, responsibly and sustainably.

Siaya youth teams feted at Kenya software and AI summit

By Selina Mutua   2025-11-15 07:16:00

Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri said this recognition confirms Kenya’s dedication to bolstering its digital economy through community-based innovation.

'He was a repeat offender': Chinese manager in assault video deported

By Selina Mutua   2025-11-20 17:22:49

Shi Zhending was deported from Nairobi on Wednesday aboard China Southern Airlines headed for Changsha in China.

JKUAT partners with Samsung to launch innovation campus

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-03 18:04:35

This collaboration is a long-term investment in Kenya's digital talent pipeline, with JKUAT set to train 80 learners each year in advanced skills in Artificial Intelligence and Coding and Programming.

Multi-sectoral network calls for Sh9.7 million grant funding application for resilient cities

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-04 10:44:13

The Million Lives Collective on Wednesday joined forces with the Judith Neilson Foundation to call for $75,000 (Sh9,708,750) grant funding to design.

Ex-NGO board boss says teachers' transfer to SHA amounts to double taxation

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-04 13:02:01

Mr Fazul said the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund has collapsed the dual structure, leaving teachers with a single option, even though they argue they are still funding both systems.

Ghana calls for transparent investigation into Tanzania's election violence

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-04 16:05:21

Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana said it has observed with great concern the rapidly evolving political and human rights situation in Dar following the October 29 General Election.

Gulf bank unveils financing solution for pilgrim travelers

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-04 18:37:13

The expo took place on November 29, 2025, at Business Bay Square Mall, in Eastleigh Nairobi.  

Smile Train CEO feted for Impactful surgical partnerships

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-10 17:17:57

Susannah Schaefer has been feted with Honorary Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa for impactful surgical partnerships across Africa.

Mobile technology major contributor of digital growth

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-11 16:25:02

Mobile technology and increasing social engagement remain the major contributor to digital growth across the country.

Relief for landowners as City Hall waives penalties on land rates

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-16 12:51:20

Nairobi County has warned landowners against using dubious or informal channels to clear land rates, saying that such shortcuts often result in invalid payments and additional fines.

One arrested as Juja's NACADA crackdown nets Sh3 million narcotics haul

By Selina Mutua   2025-12-20 12:40:49

The detectives further seized transaction record books, exposing a sophisticated trade involving millions of shillings and mapping a wider network now under investigation.

One arrested as NACADA intensifies crackdown on illicit brew in Emali

By Selina Mutua   2026-01-09 06:30:37

Speaking at the scene of the bust, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa stated that some powerful kingpins are responsible for financing the toxic trade.

Counterfeit alcohol factory busted in Joska

By Selina Mutua   2026-01-09 20:17:41

Health experts warn that such counterfeit products often contain lethal levels of methanol and other toxic adulterants, posing severe risks of blindness, organ failure, and death.

Counterfeit alcohol worth Sh13 million nabbed in Machakos

By Selina Mutua   2026-01-12 05:43:03

The raided premises, both unlicensed, contained thousands of bottles of counterfeit spirits, fake KRA stamps, and a massive cache of empty bottles bearing labels of various popular alcohol brands