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KELIN and FIDA-Kenya calls on Ministry of Health to address critical issues surrounding rollout of SHIF

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PHOTO: KELIN and FIDA-Kenya during a joint press conference in Karen, Nairobi.  NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19...The Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN) together with Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA) have said the ongoing transition from National Insuarance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Insurance (SHIF) has exposed glaring system gaps negatively affecting access to equatable care for many Kenyans. They state that SHIF rollout has been Plauged by confusion, lack of public awareness and inadequate health system preparedness leaving many Kenyans uninformed about changes to healthcare access with facilities denying to offer services, patients detained over bills and chronic treatments disrupted. "We call upon the Ministry of Health and Social Health Authority (SHA) to prioritize development of clear operational guidelines and communication strategies to ensure seamless access to healthcare, public sensitization campaigns targeting healthcare pr
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We reject and resist cattle vaccination till the end: Opposition

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PHOTO: Wiper party and Opposition leader Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka and other leaders addressing the Media. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17...Wiper party and Opposition leader Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka has said government intention to vaccine 22 million cattle in the country including sheeps, goats, camels and other domestic animals has sinister foreign agenda and does not go well with country' pastoralist group or Kenya as a whole. The opposition notes that those behind claim that animal natural release of interstinal gas into the atmosphere as means of relief from normal feeding and flatulence processes is hazardous to the environment "We reject these experiments, let everyone know that we will resist them to the very end we ask fellow Kenyans to join us in opposing the proposed vaccinations, which clearly hurt our animals and endanger our people", said Dr. Musyoka. Furthermore, they add that the scheme aims to eradicate farm animal production entirely as it will end up productio
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Government vows to fight corruption head-on, calls for swift legislative reforms

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PHOTO: Government Spokesman Dr. Isaac Mwaura. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16...The Government through Spokesman Dr. Isaac Mwaura has said it has numerously prioritized fight againsts corruption as the most urgent national challenge calling for swift legislative reforms to tacke the menace head on. Dr. Mwaura noted that the Evidence Act and Criminal Procedure Code are government proposal's to hasten corruption investigations and prosecution aimed at expeditious conclusion of graft cases within six months. "To strengthen citizen involvement, government has proposed amendments to the Witness Protection Act to overhaul protection for whistle-blowers ensuring their safety and incentivizing reporting of corruption and other criminal activities", stated the Spokesman. Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission has recovered proceeds of corruption and stolen public assets close to Ksh 28 billion comprising of cash, movable and immovable properties. The Kenya Kwanza administration
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PS Omollo urges all agencies to engage with government bodies to prevent violent extremism and conflicts across communities

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PS Dr. Raymond Omollo, Ministry of Interior and National Administration speaking during the launch in Nairobi.  Photo Courtesy Kelly Ayodi, MINA. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13...The Principal Secretary Ministry of Interior and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has said Kenya has long being a strong advocate for peace and has consistently prioritized development over conflict maintaing peace and stability more effectively than many in East and horn of Africa region. Dr. Omollo made the remarks during launch of Regional Programme on Peace Building and Preventing Violent Extrimism in East Africa saying that despite steps taken by the country there are still share of challenges and launch plays pivotal role in partnership towards lasting peace and development. "In certain regions in our country we have witnessed occasional extremist activities with incidents such as Weatgate, Dusit, Garissa University and Mpeketoni, these occurrences have not only led to devastating loss
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US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns

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PHOTO: Outgoing American Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13...The US ambassador to Meg Whitman has submitted resignation to President Joe Biden stating that it has been a great honour to serve American people through strengthening of partnership with Kenya. Meg's resignation came amid social media pressure since Donald Trump won the US election recently and  set for inauguration as Joe Biden term comes to an end. "Like all US ambassadors, I serve at the request of the president, the American people have spoken and new president will ne inaguareted in January i wish him and his team success", reads a statement by Meg Whitman. Meg further adds that her efforts have open doors for more american companies to do businesses in Kenya through Why Africa, why Kenya presentation to American to the US companies and entrepreneurs expanding ties. "We have responded to skyrocketing demand for our consuler services reducing waiting time for our non-
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Proposed new tax laws aims at fostering sustainable growth, improve economic welfare of Kenyans and ensure efficient revenue collection: Government

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PHOTO: Government Spokesman Dr. Isaac Mwaura. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11...Government has said its committed to implement policies that address current fiscal needs and also strengthen country's economic foundation for the future with the proposed tax reforms emphasize equitable and fair taxation. The objectives and expected benefits of the proposed tax laws aims at fostering sustainable growth, safeguarding social equity and improving Kenyans quality of life without increasing the burden. "With rising public debt we must implement balance measures to ensure a sustainable public debt position, our goal is to develop an economy that relies more on robust domestic revenue generation than on foreign debt", said Government Spokesman Dr. Isaac Mwaura. Tax Laws amendment bill 2024, Tax procedures amendment bill 2024 and other related bills have been prepared to address growing fiscal demands and ensure efficiency revenue collection. Enhanced county government's fund
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DP Kindiki takes over as UDA deputy party leader

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11...The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has taken over as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) deputy party leader pursuant to the resolution of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in a meeting held at the Party Headquarters. Kithure said that he will assist the Party Leader, President William Samoei Ruto  in the implementation of the party manifesto. Anchored on five key pillars Agriculture, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) Economy, Housing and Settlement, Healthcare and the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy.  "In recognition and appreciation of the pivotal role of political parties in governance and growth of democracy, with tremendous honour and respect, accepted to be Deputy Party Leader of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). UDA Chairperson Gov. Cecily Mbarire, Secretary General Hassan Omar, Treasurer Japheth Nyakundi, National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro and other NEC members were present.
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