State moves to end medical scheme crisis for civil servants

The government moved to resolve a growing crisis in the delivery of healthcare services to civil servants, announcing a raft of measures aimed at restoring confidence and eliminating disruptions under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF). In a joint communiqué issued after a high-level consultative meeting, officials from the Ministry of Health, the Social [...] The post State moves to end medical scheme crisis for civil servants appeared first on Kahawatungu.

MrBeast's company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim

MrBeasts media company has been sued by a former employee over claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias. The 27-year-old, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is the worlds most-followed YouTuber and employs more than 500 people. Lorrayne Mavromatis, a former executive who worked for his company Beast Industries between 2022 and 2025, alleged harassment of [...] The post MrBeasts company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Documents Contradict CS's Account on Substandard Fuel Shipment

Kenya is on the hook for Ksh3.53 billion for the controversial fuel shipment even as the country reels from the high cost of fuel.

Three charged with unauthorized burials at Kericho Makaburini cemetery

Three suspects were Thursday arraigned before the Kericho Law Courts, where they pleaded not guilty to 38 counts arising from alleged unlawful burials carried out at the NCCK Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho County. The three David Araka Makori (Public Health Officer at Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital), Richard Towet, alias Ezekiel (Caretaker at NCCK Makaburini [...] The post Three charged with unauthorized burials at Kericho Makaburini cemetery appeared first on Kahawatungu.

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

Riot-trained police will be sent to beaches in France as part of a new £662m deal with the UK to stop illegal migrants from crossing the English Channel. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signed the three-year agreement with France on Thursday, which will see at least 50 police officers, trained in riot and crowd control tactics, [...] The post UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous

The US Department of Justice has officially reclassified how it views cannabis, a step marking a historic shift in the countrys drug policy. The move changes cannabis, also known as marijuana, from a Schedule I narcotic to a Schedule III drug placing it in the same category as Tylenol with codeine. President Donald Trump [...] The post Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ministry Announces Immediate SHA Changes for Civil Servants

The resolution comes after public servants reported being turned away from hospitals or required to pay cash for services they already funded through salary deductions.

Ukraine Intelligence Identifies Kenyans Killed Fighting for Russia

The revelation comes even as several families in Kenya have appealed to the government to help them trace their loved ones who have gone missing in Russia.

'He went to see bodies pulled from Kware, but took a police bullet'

Kioko was shot as police officers tried to disperse the crowd.

How parties have turned aspirants into their cash cow

In their vicious search for power, money, or both, political outfits are mushrooming in an...

Wetang'ula's dilemma as Bungoma and national politics edge him out of equation

Popularity of Ford Kenya party seems shaky, and so are its leader's political prospects.

Nyaribo to Duale: You're not my boss

Woman arrested in Ghana over attempt to traffic child to Kenya

Nine-year-old girl was rescued in what is believed to be part of a wider human trafficking...

Man charged with bid to extort KWS boss

Onyango denied the charges, saying the court is being used to achieve ulterior motives.

Chan scandal: Riskwell Insurance got Sh42m without bidding

It has emerged that Riskwell, which got the millions from FKF, was not licensed to operate as...

Reality Star Taylor Frankie Paul Steps Back From Social Media and Filming Amid Personal Challenges

Reality television personality Taylor Frankie Paul has stepped back from both social media and television, as she navigates a period of personal and legal challenges. Paul, best known for her role on the Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has deactivated her TikTok and Instagram accounts, where she had amassed millions of followers. [...] The post Reality Star Taylor Frankie Paul Steps Back From Social Media and Filming Amid Personal Challenges appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Treasury Receives Ksh 103B From KPC Sale

The handover came hours after the treasury officially stripped KPC of its status as a state entity after the conclusion of the partial sale.

Dangote to Build Nigeria-Style Oil Refinery in East Africa

Dangote challenged the East African heads of state to take on the mantle to become self-sufficient and end decades of reliance on Western countries to safeguard their future.

Yet another committee: UDA, ODM form joint team to align gov't agenda

UDA, ODM to form broad-based management committee of party leaders, CSs and Nat Assembly majority and minority leaders to align executive and legislative agendas, amid rising differences.

'Nightmare in Nairobi' on full collision course as promoters promise night of boxing glory

Kalakoda Promotions, which recently partnered with 1XBET in its quest to boost local boxing, has unveiled the roster of boxers set to clash in the much-anticipated May 15 bout. Speaking at a media briefing on April 23, the boxing body expressed their excitement at the upcoming fight dubbed Nightmare in Nairobi 4, while also officially [...] The post Nightmare in Nairobi on full collision course as promoters promise night of boxing glory appeared first on Kahawatungu.