Kenya’s transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has triggered a spirited public discourse, with experts, providers, and community representatives voicing deep concerns over equity, sustainability, and public trust. Speaking during a high-level health financing forum in Nairobi, legal and health policy experts emphasized that while SHIF…
As Kenyans gear up to celebrate Easter with travel, shopping, and quality time with loved ones, the need for fast, secure, and reliable payment options has never been greater. From hotels and restaurants to supermarkets and local markets, seamless transactions are now part of everyday life thanks to evolving digital payment solutions. A heartwarming scene…
King Salman addressing congregation at a health meeting in Saudi Arabia The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, officially launched Kenya’s Electronic Cochlear Implants and Newborn Hearing Screening (NHS) Program for Children at the Villa Rosa Kempinskki yesterday April 17,2025. This groundbreaking program is a joint effort between the Ministry of Health and the…
In a bold move to redefine travel, Kenya began 2024 with the launch of a high-tech Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aimed at streamlining entry for international visitors. The digital platform, developed in partnership with Swiss firm Travizory Border Security, promised efficiency, transparency, and enhanced national security. Replacing the outdated e-Visa platform widely criticized for…
A delegation of eight UK Parliamentarians has concluded a four-day study tour to Kenya, aimed at deepening their understanding of global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The mission, held from April 9 to 12, was organised by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global SRHR in collaboration with UNFPA, MSI Reproductive Choices,…
Human rights defenders and civil society leaders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have issued a stark warning over the rapidly shrinking civic space and rising state-sponsored repression across East Africa. The call comes at the close of a three-day regional convening in Nairobi, where grassroots activists, legal experts, and civil society actors gathered to reflect,…
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have raised alarm over a growing trend of normalizing corruption in county governments, citing repeated adverse audit reports by the Auditor General. In Kiambu County, the trend appears particularly alarming, with each successive financial year under the current administration attracting negative audit findings.In her most recent report, the Auditor General decried…
Dr. James Mwangi, the Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, a civic honour dating back to the 12th century that recognises outstanding global leadership and service to humanity. Dr. Mwangi was feted for his transformative role in advancing financial inclusivity, equitable economic…
Kenya has launched the second phase of the Ending Drought Emergencies Common Programme Framework (EDE-CPF), reaffirming its commitment to long-term resilience and proactive drought risk management across the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), which make up over 80 percent of the country’s landmass. These regions, rich in natural resources, cultural heritage, and economic potential, remain…
Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) has achieved a historic milestone with the signing of a reciprocal agreement with the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA), marking a significant leap in the organization’s commitment to enhancing royalty collection for Kenyan music performers and producers. The landmark agreement, signed by KAMP CEO CS Maurice Okoth…
