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Govt Releases Sh4 Billion to Fund Public Servants’ Medical Cover Under SHIF

The government has disbursed Sh4 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to finance medical cover for public servants under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku, who said the move underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding the […]

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Rigathi Gachagua Addresses DCP Leadership Disputes in Mt Kenya: ‘We Have No Preference’

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intervened to address internal leadership disputes within his newly established political party, the Democracy for Citizenship Party (DCP). The party has been experiencing tensions as various politicians vie for leadership positions ahead of the 2027 General Election. On Saturday, September 6, Gachagua convened a consultative meeting at his Wamunyoro […]

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‎Marsabit family cries for justice after son allegedly shot by KDF officers, later dumped in hospital

‎‎In a distressing incident that has drawn national attention, a 20-year-old man, Guracha Hassan Garbole, is currently battling for his life in a Nanyuki hospital after allegedly being shot by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers. The incident occurred on the evening of August 31, 2025, at Golole trading centre in Karbururi location, Sololo sub-county, during […]

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“Gachagua’s Bold Call: Time for Military Action Against Jubaland Militias in Mandera”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on President William Ruto to deploy the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to Mandera to drive out alleged Jubaland troops said to be operating within the border town. Gachagua warned that the presence of the foreign militia poses a direct threat to Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “It cannot […]

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“MCAs Cry Foul as Court Backs SRC in Scrapping Allowances”

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has upheld the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) decision to scrap several allowances previously enjoyed by Members of County Assemblies (MCAs). The allowances affected include the Retreat Allowance, Sitting Allowances for Internal Institutional Committees, and Taskforce Allowances. Justice Onesmus Makau ruled that awarding these payments on top of gross […]

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‘Mimi na Trump hakuna tofauti’ Rigathi Gachagua Likens Himself to Donald Trump After Ouster

Rigathi Gachagua has described his impeachment as a politically motivated act, drawing parallels to the removal of former U.S. President Donald Trump. He contends that, like Trump, he was targeted for standing firm on his principles, particularly regarding faith and morality. In an interview with CBN News, Gachagua dismissed official claims of corruption and oath-related […]

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KDF Troops Land in Wajir Days After a Foreign Army Occupied Mandera, Hold Key Meeting

‎‎Kenya has intensified security operations in the north following reports of foreign troops allegedly crossing into Mandera County from Jubbaland, Somalia.‎‎In response, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have been deployed to Wajir—a move widely viewed as a strategic effort to safeguard the country’s borders and protect local communities from external threats.‎‎The heightened security comes after […]