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NHIF is broke and it may not meet it’s Obligations.

20Sep

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Business, Politics

NHIF is broke and it may not meet it’s Obligations.

The National Health Insurance Fund is broke and may not meet its obligations if the negative financial performance is not dealt with. A new report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu shows the national health insurer has a funding gap of over Sh3.6 billion. The fund’s performance has dropped compared with the financial year 2017-18 when it earned an extra Sh295 million. “The fund’s performance is on a downward trend and if strategies are not in place to reverse the trend, the fund is likely to experience financial difficulties in future,” Gathungu warned. The deficit resulted in a reduction of the fund’s earnings from Sh23 billion it posted in the year ending June 2018 to Sh19 billion in the year ending June 30, 2019. NHIF’s performance has been a cause of concern for man...

Atwoli calls out President Uhuru Kenyatta over fuel price hike

16Sep

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Business, Politics

Atwoli calls out President Uhuru Kenyatta over fuel price hike

President Uhuru Kenyatta should explain why the government is hellbent on increasing the pain and suffering of Kenyan workers with increase in fuel prices, Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli has said. In a statement on Thursday, Atwoli said the government should prepare for unrest from all quarters. “We would like Uhuru to comment and make a statement on this unfair perpetual increase in fuel prices. Unless their policies place Kenyan workers at the centre then they should prepare for unrest from all quarters,” he said. Atwoli said Cotu is opposed to the perpetual increase in fuel prices and would like to urge the government to be innovative with how it raises taxes. “At the same time, we would like to remind Uhuru that Kenyan workers are suffering and that he should no...

Mudavadi says no one owes him any political debt.

15Sep

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Politics

Mudavadi says no one owes him any political debt.

Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has maintained that no one owes him any political debt. Mudavadi clarified that in politics there is nothing like political debts resulting from one’s previous support of another. He said people come together politically with an agenda through shared ideologies, and that should not be seen as a debt. Mudavadi made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview with Kass FM/TV. Responding to questions regarding his 2007 and 2017 support for ODM leader Raila Odinga and whether he feels the former Prime Minister should reciprocate by supporting his 2022 bid, Mudavadi said he is seeking the support of all Kenyans and not from a specific person. “I don’t believe in the idea of ‘political debts’. Raila owes me no debt politica...

Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Beautiful Wife Celebrate 43rd Marriage Anniversary

14Sep

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Entertainment, Politics

Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Beautiful Wife Celebrate 43rd Marriage Anniversary

The elated governor penned a sweet message to his lovely wife, telling her he would do it all over again. Kibwana and his wife got married in 1978. His wife, Kivutha, is passionate about youth mentorship, especially in drug abuse and hygiene. The happy husband recalled how he got married at 24 years old. His comments section is flooded with people congratulating the couple and wishing them the very best in the coming years. Simon Musila said: "Congratulations Clapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands signClapping hands sign Prof. in your marriage anniversary. Your marriage inspires us the young generation to remain faithful to our marriage vows. It inspires hope again that marriage life work...

Estonian President Kaljulaid arrives in Kenya for 3-day official visit

9Sep

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Politics

Estonian President Kaljulaid arrives in Kenya for 3-day official visit

The President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid has arrived in the country for a three-day official visit. She was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the Foreign Affairs CS Amb. Raychelle Omamo, and her Defense counterpart Dr. Monica Juma. President Kaljulaid is expected to hold high-level bilateral consultations with President Uhuru Kenyatta in the course of the day at State House, Nairobi. Kaljulaid has also been scheduled for meetings with the CEO of Safaricom and Bolt, and the European Union delegation this morning. President Kaljulaid is Estonia’s youngest and first female president. She was elected and inaugurated into office in 2016. State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena had said on Wednesday in a communication that the visiting presid...

Cops given fresh orders against erecting roadblocks.

7Sep

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local news, Politics

Cops given fresh orders against erecting roadblocks.

Police officers have once again been warned against erecting any roadblock anywhere without official approval. Further, no vehicle should be detained on the road for long hours without explanation. The fresh move came after a meeting between Inspector General of police Hilary Mutyambai his deputy Edward Mbugua, regional commanders and county commanders in Nairobi. A communication from Mbugua said the meeting noted there is the continued erection of roadblocks on the highways without approval despite an earlier directive to the contrary. “This morning, I have directed Ainabkoi Traffic sub-base disbanded for continued laying of a roadblock, detaining vehicle for long hours without cause and complaints of collecting bribes from motorists with impunity despite earlier directiv...

Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat

4Sep

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Politics

Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat

The battle for Garissa governorship seat continues to attract aspirants with the latest to join the race being retired educationist Habat Sheikh. Habat, served as a public servant for 42 years, rising through the ranks from a P1 teacher, AEO, DEO before being posted to the Ministry of Education headquarters where he again climbed up the ranks to become the director of adult education. In an interview with the Star at his residence on Saturday, Habat, who retired early this year, said he still has the energy to serve his community at the level of a governor. “Although I have been serving my community in one way or another, I want to dedicate all my energy now to my community and which better way to do it other than through politics where I can directly influence decision...

Political parties registrar formally confirms dissolution of NASA Coalition

27Aug

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Politics

Political parties registrar formally confirms dissolution of NASA Coalition

The National Super Alliance (NASA) has formally been dissolved. Registrar of political parties Ann Nderitu confirmed the dissolution of NASA Coalition after Wiper, ANC, Ford Kenya and Chama Cha Mashinani wrote to her office announcing their withdrawal from the coalition. In a letter copied to ODM leader Raila Odinga, ANC’s Musalia Mudavadi, Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper, FORD-Kenya’s Moses Wetangula and Isaac Ruto of Chama Cha Mashinani, Nderitu noted that the resolutions of parties were executed as per set requirements. “This Office shall, in line with Regulation 22 (2) of the Political Parties (Registration) Regulations, 2019, publish a notice of the dissolution in two newspapers,” Nderitu said. According to Article 15 (1) of the Coalition Agreement, the coalition shall stand...

Raila visits families of ex-Tanzanian presidents Mkapa and Magufuli

25Aug

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Politics

Raila visits families of ex-Tanzanian presidents Mkapa and Magufuli

ODM leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday met with families of late Tanzania Presidents late Benjamin Mkapa and John Magufuli. In a statement, Raila said he visited the widows of the two former presidents; Mama Anna Mkapa and Janeth Magufuli. "I passed by to visit the families of my good friends Presidents Benjamin Mkapa and John Magufuli. Great to see Mama Anna Mkapa and Mama Janeth Magufuli in high spirits. Mungu azilaze roho zao mahali pema peponi," he tweeted. Mkapa, who served as the third president of Tanzania, died on July 24, 2020, while Magufuli, the fifth president of Tanzania died on March 17, 2021. Raila was accompanied by his daughter Winnie Odinga. The former Prime Minister passed through Tanzania on his way back from Zambia where he witnessed the swearing in o...

Somali PM Mohammed Roble arrives in Kenya for official visit

10Aug

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Politics

Somali PM Mohammed Roble arrives in Kenya for official visit

Somalia Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble has arrived in Kenya for an official visit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced that the Prime Minister's visit was to further strengthen bilateral relations between Kenya and Somalia. Hussein Roble was received on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Foreign Affairs CS Ambassador Raychelle Omamo. Somalia recently affirmed its commitment to restore and accelerate diplomatic, trade, and people-to-people relations for the prosperity of Somalia and Kenya. Somalia had insisted that Kenya was interfering with its domestic politics, leading to the severing of diplomatic relations on November 30, 2020. Somalia also claimed there is a violation of the airspace of Somalia, violation of Somalia's lan...