18 h. ago Liberty Kenya H1 Profit Falls 30% to KSh 428Mn as Claims Surge

Liberty Kenya H1 Profit Falls 30% to KSh 428Mn as Claims Surge  The Kenyan Wall Street

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23 h. ago Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform

The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with private insurance companies to complement services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and expand healthcare access for Kenyans. In a Monday statement, the ministry confirmed that, starting yesterday, private insurers will enhance the government scheme by offering additional plans such as overseas medical care, elective procedures, and premium add-ons. The insurers will also co-finance treatment of chronic illnesses through SHA’s Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reached the agreement after he met with Chief Executive Officers of medical insurance companies at Afya House, Nairobi, on The post Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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24 h. ago CS Ruku Vows More Surprise Inspections as New Public Service App Nears Launch

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, announced that the government is finalizing a digital application to monitor the productivity of all public servants in Kenya. In an unscheduled early-morning visit at the Eastern Region headquarters in Embu Town, Ruku stated the application would be online by the end of October. He said the platform will track key indicators such as arrival and departure times, leave status, and real-time attendance. The project is designed to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency across all government offices. Ruku further stated that the project forms part of a The post CS Ruku Vows More Surprise Inspections as New Public Service App Nears Launch appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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24 h. ago Meet Kenya's 'plant dads': They name their flowers, postpone vacations and even gift cuttings

Meet Kenya's 'plant dads': They name their flowers, postpone vacations and even gift cuttings  Daily Nation

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39 h. ago Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn

Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn  The Kenyan Wall Street

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39 h. ago App to track public servants’ productivity to be launched in Oct

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The government is in the final stages of developing a digital application designed to monitor the productivity of all public servants in Kenya. According to Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, the app will be launched by the end of October. The new platform will track key metrics such as […] The post App to track public servants’ productivity to be launched in Oct appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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47 h. ago Gen Z Worry About Jobs, Gen X Cuts Back Spending as Cost of Living Bites

An increasing number of Kenyan households are finding it harder to secure basics like food and shelter, the Consumer Outlook 2025 survey shows. The report by market research firm NielsenIQ shows that an increasing number of Kenyans can no longer comfortably afford basic essentials. “The proportion of Kenyans who only have enough for basic needs has dropped, with only 58 per cent saying they can currently cover basic needs such as food, housing, and utilities,” the report notes. This is a sharp 10 percent decline last year, except for the astronomical price of inflation, higher living costs, and stagnant wages. The post Gen Z Worry About Jobs, Gen X Cuts Back Spending as Cost of Living Bites appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

47 h. ago New Street Naming and Property Numbering Bill to Boost Service Delivery

MPs are debating a new Bill that seeks to regulate the naming and numbering of streets, houses, and buildings to improve planning and make it easier to deliver services. The Bill, known as the National Addressing Bill 2025, requires counties and property developers to follow national standards when naming streets and numbering buildings and homes. The Bill, sponsored by Kiambu MP John Machua, also proposes the creation of a special authority to oversee the process and give Kenyans a safe and convenient system of identifying and locating properties. MPs are optimistic that the system will improve service delivery and facilitate The post New Street Naming and Property Numbering Bill to Boost Service Delivery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Sport

47 h. ago Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment

Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, openly criticized several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kuria accused Duale of making remarks that unfairly targeted the entire Mt. Kenya region. He stressed that he would firmly oppose any effort to condemn the community as a whole. “In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it’s more superior than others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today. Some of us have unapologetically said NO to returning this country The post Moses Kuria Warns of Consequences If Mt. Kenya Faces Collective Punishment appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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48 h. ago Musalia Mudavadi Unveils The Phantom: A Digital Hub for Kenya’s Future Vision

The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary has unveiled The Phantom, a new digital platform and quarterly magazine that captures Musalia Mudavadi’s vision for Kenya while offering citizens a direct line into his leadership journey. Designed as both an interactive hub and thought-leadership space, The Phantom aims to communicate Mudavadi’s ideas, highlight his extensive public service record, and provide Kenyans with insights into his policy priorities. The platform, developed by the Office’s Press Service, promises to deliver clear, authentic, and inspiring stories that shape public opinion and guide national conversations on governance, economic diplomacy, and sustainable development. Mudavadi commended his The post Musalia Mudavadi Unveils The Phantom: A Digital Hub for Kenya’s Future Vision appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago CS Murkomen Flags Off National Training for Over 8,000 Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched an induction programme for 8,102 chiefs and assistant chiefs, as first major grassroots administration training in nearly seven years. Speaking at the National Police Service Embakasi Campus, Murkomen said the move addresses a glaring capacity gap that has hindered service delivery at the […] The post CS Murkomen Flags Off National Training for Over 8,000 Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Nairobi Hospital reverses price hike after insurers suspend services

"We assure all patients that services continue at previous rates," the hospital said, urging insured patients to check with their providers for service approval.

Economics

4 d. ago Kenya to build new international airport to boost aviation sector

Kenya to build new international airport to boost aviation sector  Kenya Association of Travel Agents

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4 d. ago PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi

Fresh artist renders have landed for the next phase of the United Nations complex in Gigiri, Nairobi, giving the clearest look yet at how the campus will evolve into a modern, accessible and net-zero conference hub. At the heart of the plan is a new 1,600-seat Assembly Hall flanked by a visitors centre, a media centre and an expanded mix of meeting rooms. The upgrade aims to boost Nairobi’s in-person meeting capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants, a big step up for UNEA, UN-Habitat Assembly and other high-level forums that already call Gigiri home. The renders show low-rise, pavilion-style The post PHOTOS of the New Proposed KSh34 Billion UN Complex in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto has nominated John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties, replacing Ann Nderitu whose tenure has ended. State House said it had forwarded Lorionokou’s nomination, made on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, to the National Assembly for vetting and approval in accordance with […] The post Ruto names former IEBC Returning Officer John Lorionokou as Parties Registrar appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Ruto names Amb Odhiambo as Kenya’s High Commissioner to UK after Esipisu’s exit

The posting is part of a major reshuffle in Kenya’s Foreign Service affecting 11 diplomatic stations, which State House said is aimed at “optimising performance and enhancing service delivery” under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

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4 d. ago CS Ruku urges Northern Kenya Residents to register for National IDs in large numbers

CS Ruku said the government has removed all barriers that previously hindered residents from acquiring IDs and other essential documents.

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5 d. ago Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land

The Environment and Land Court in Milimani has delivered a significant win for environmental defenders, ruling that only 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest can be allocated for the expansion of Kiambu Road – a drastic reduction from the 51.64 acres licensed to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). In its Thursday judgment, the court also annulled two special user licenses previously issued by KFS, citing the lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This landmark ruling follows months of legal wrangling after the Greenbelt Movement filed a petition in December last year, opposing The post Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Public Health PS Mary Muthoni Leads Kenya Delegation to COMESA Health Ministers Meeting in Lusaka

LUSAKA, Zambia Aug 14 – Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni is leading a Ministry of Health delegation to Lusaka, Zambia, for the Second Meeting of COMESA Ministers of Health, which opened on Thursday with a call for joint action to boost Africa’s capacity to produce essential health products. The two-day conference brings together health […] The post Public Health PS Mary Muthoni Leads Kenya Delegation to COMESA Health Ministers Meeting in Lusaka appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Addressing gaps in Kenya’s virtual asset service provider Bill: A call for specificity

Addressing gaps in Kenya’s virtual asset service provider Bill: A call for specificity  Business Daily

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