20 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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8 d. ago Kenya Seeks to Become Africa's Vaccine Hub with New $250 Million Facility and Digital Health Plan

Kenya Seeks to Become Africa's Vaccine Hub with New $250 Million Facility and Digital Health Plan  TechAfrica News

Science

8 d. ago Capital FM, China Daily Africa Ink Content Partnership to Expand Global Coverage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Capital FM has signed a content-sharing partnership with China Daily, aimed at broadening the scope of news and feature stories available to Kenyan audiences. The agreement, signed in Nairobi by Capital FM Managing Director Mr Symon Bargurei and China Daily Africa Bureau Director Mr Wang Xiaodong, will see Capital FM republish articles from the China Daily newspaper […] The post Capital FM, China Daily Africa Ink Content Partnership to Expand Global Coverage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Unpaid debt deepens Kenya Seed Company Rwanda’s financial crisis

Unpaid debt deepens Kenya Seed Company Rwanda’s financial crisis  Milling Middle East & Africa

Economics

1 week ago New Ksh5B Deal Breathes Life into Kenya’s Leather Industry in Machakos

Kenya’s leather industry is poised for a major revival following the government’s move to activate operations at the long-stalled Kenanie Leather Industrial Park in Machakos County. After more than a decade of delays, a new lease agreement has finally cleared the way for the facility to begin full-scale operations – unlocking a wave of opportunities for local production, job creation, and reduced import dependence. Yesterday(August 7, 2025), Investments, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui confirmed that the Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) and the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) had officially signed the lease. “This is seen as a The post New Ksh5B Deal Breathes Life into Kenya’s Leather Industry in Machakos appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Rwanda says it has agreed to take up to 250 migrants from the US

Rwanda has said it will accept up to 250 migrants from the US in a deal agreed with President Donald Trump’s administration. Under the scheme the deportees would be given “workforce training, health care, and accommodation to jump start their lives in Rwanda”, government spokesperson Yolande Makolo confirmed to the BBC. A condition of the […] The post Rwanda says it has agreed to take up to 250 migrants from the US appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Global Dialogue on Migration Launched at British High Commissioner’s Residence in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 2 – A new book exploring the diverse experiences and knowledge of migrants was launched on Monday evening at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Nairobi, bringing together diplomats, humanitarians, artists, and activists for a thought-provoking discussion on migration and belonging. The book, Crossings: Migrant Knowledges, Migrant Forms, edited by Professor Subha […] The post Global Dialogue on Migration Launched at British High Commissioner’s Residence in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago “If You’re Complaining, You Sell to Children” – Elachi Defends NACADA Alcohol Rules

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has thrown her full support behind NACADA’s recent proposals aimed at tightening alcohol regulations, arguing that the pushback likely comes from individuals profiting off underage drinking. Speaking during an interview on K24 TV on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Elachi questioned the outrage over rules designed to protect the public, especially vulnerable youth. She urged Kenyans to embrace reforms that promote health and safety. “I support the regulations. Let us agree that there are some areas we have to close in on in terms of how one gets access to alcohol. I don’t know why in The post “If You’re Complaining, You Sell to Children” – Elachi Defends NACADA Alcohol Rules appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Society

2 w. ago How Cameroonian Lured Canadian to Kenya and Scammed him out of Ksh 79 Million

Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) have arrested Francis Talla Oufa, a Cameroonian national also known as Allain, who is believed to be the mastermind behind a high-level gold scam that defrauded a Canadian investor of more than USD 618,000 (over Ksh 79 million). The Canadian victim was first approached in November last year while still in his home country. He was offered a lucrative deal to purchase 250 kilograms of gold, with the promise of a substantial return on his investment. Tempted by the attractive offer, the investor flew into Kenya in April 2025 to finalize the transaction. The post How Cameroonian Lured Canadian to Kenya and Scammed him out of Ksh 79 Million appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

2 w. ago From Roads to Rail: Ruto and Museveni Chart a New Path for Regional Integration

Kenya and Uganda on Wednesday, July 30, signed eight major bilateral agreements aimed at deepening ties between the two East African nations. The deals were sealed at State House, Nairobi, during Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s State Visit. President William Ruto officially welcomed his Ugandan counterpart before the two leaders witnessed the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The agreements span several sectors, including trade, investment, education, energy, transport, urban development, and foreign affairs. They are expected to strengthen cross-border cooperation while addressing long-standing challenges, especially in trade and logistics. One of the most notable agreements targets improved trade relations. The post From Roads to Rail: Ruto and Museveni Chart a New Path for Regional Integration appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go

Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a selabour mobility cure legal right to be there, whereas Zimbabweans […] The post East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago U.S. Slaps Extra Ksh32,500 Visa Integrity Fee on Kenyans Starting October 2025

Travel to America will get costlier in the near future, all thanks to a new visa fee introduced by the Trump administration. The US government has launched a new “Visa Integrity Fee” that will be charged for almost all kinds of non-immigrant visa applications. These range from popular ones like the B-1/B-2 business and tourist visas, F-1 student visas, H-1B work visas, and J-1 exchange visitor visas, all regularly sought by Kenyans. The additional charge – set at a minimum of $250 (approximately Ksh32,500) – came into effect through a new law known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’. The post U.S. Slaps Extra Ksh32,500 Visa Integrity Fee on Kenyans Starting October 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago New Teachers’ CBA Promises Up to Ksh167K Monthly Pay for Senior Educators

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) signed a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will boost salaries, improve working conditions, and enhance welfare benefits for more than 400,000 public school teachers across Kenya. The historic deal, covering the period from 2025 to 2029, was officially sealed on July 2 at the Kenya Institute of Special Education in Nairobi. It follows a year-long negotiation with Kenya’s three major teachers’ unions – KNUT, KUPPET, and KUSNET. “After the long journey of detailed and thorough negotiations, we are delighted to inform our more than 400,000 teachers that we have a CBA deal for The post New Teachers’ CBA Promises Up to Ksh167K Monthly Pay for Senior Educators appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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