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Kenya News

Inspector-General Urges Police Commanders to Champion Reforms, Combat Corruption

By Eddah Waithaka Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja Kirocho challenged senior commanders to lead by example, uphold integrity, and drive transformative reforms during the National Police Service Senior Commanders’ Conference held at the National Police Leadership Academy. Speaking to regional police commanders, formation heads, and directorate leaders, Kirocho emphasized the critical role of accountability, community-centered […]

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Kenya

Government Must Fix Its Spending or Kenyans Will Pay More for Food, Education, and Healthcare

By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s 2025/26 budget risks deepening inequality as the government plans to spend KSh 4.24 trillion against projected revenues of KSh 3.32 trillion, leaving a KSh 876.1 billion deficit to be financed through more borrowing. With public debt already exceeding KSh 11.35 trillion, experts warn that unchecked spending, misplaced priorities, and excessive taxation […]

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Health Kenya

Duale Unveils Ksh500M HELB Fund, Cracks Down on Substandard Medical Training

By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, today launched the 8th Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Scientific Conference with a bold declaration, “Universal Health Coverage is no longer a dream, it’s a funded, actionable plan.” Speaking before 1,200 attendees at the Nursing Assembly Hall, Duale positioned KMTC as the linchpin of […]

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Wildlife

Conservation Groups Call for Pause and Review of Wildlife Bill 2025

By Eddah Waithaka Conservation organizations and wildlife experts are urging the Kenyan government to halt the legislative process for the proposed Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill, 2025, citing critical gaps and potential risks to biodiversity. The groups, representing a coalition of conservation practitioners and community advocates, acknowledge the government’s intent to modernize wildlife governance but […]

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Entertainment

Showmax Hosts Exclusive Pre-Screening for New Reality Series ‘The Mommy Club NBO

By Eddah Waithaka Showmax brought together Nairobi’s media and entertainment elite for an exclusive pre-screening of its latest original reality series, ‘The Mommy Club NBO’, at Aspire Centre Westlands. The event showcased the show’s fifth installment, offering guests a first look at the dynamic lives of its star cast. Attendees watched the premiere episode, which […]

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Business

Safaricom Launches Nationwide ‘M-PESA Sokoni Festival’ to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom today launched the M-PESA Sokoni Festival, a nationwide campaign offering customers exclusive deals and entertainment as part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations. The festival will feature over 150 local and national businesses providing massive discounts on electronics, household items, fashion, travel, and more. Safaricom CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa said, “M-PESA Sokoni is […]

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