Emily Chebet
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Faith-based Institutions threaten service cutbacks over delayed NHIF payments
As reported by Emily Chebet, the faith-based health institutions have emphasized the need to address various issues, including the settlement of claims, before fully onboarding to provide services under the new health scheme.
Kalonzo: Gachagua impeachment is a distraction from Adani deals
Kalonzo specifically took issue with the latest agreement between Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) and Adani, questioning the rush with which the deal was finalized.
Reopening of Endarasha Hillside Academy pushed to October 9
A stakeholder meeting at the school pushed the reopening date from Monday, October 7, to Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to allow for full preparations.
Evangelical churches reject Religious Organisations Bill, 2024
The Bill, which seeks to introduce taxes on income, gifts, or profits generated from the church, has been termed punitive and lacking stakeholder consultation by the clergy members.The clergy stated that the Bill unjustly limits religious activities, and constrains re...
Kenyans have 12 days to register for new medical scheme, or else...
Under the SHA scheme, all Kenyans, both contributors and dependents, are required to enroll to enjoy the health cover.Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai said the last reimbursement under NHIF will lapse on the night of 30th September, 2024.
Endarasha Academy tragedy: School set to reopen as management given tough guidelines
The committee that was formed after the fire tragedy at the school has recommended a reduction in the number of boarders in order to allow decongestion. All timber structures must be done away with, and all boarding requirements met before the school reopens.
KMPDU demands probe into alleged graft in health sector
While launching a 2022-2024 report, the union took issue with awarding tenders to foreign companies, which they accused of supplying substandard equipment resulting in massive losses of much-needed funds.
Nairobians warned against pollution at launch of Breath initiative
Speaking on Wednesday during the launch of the Breath Nairobi initiative, the county CEC in charge of Environment Maureen Njeri said tough actions will be taken against industries operating within residential areas and any Kenyan who fails to comply with air quality standards in the city....
Alarm over rise in advanced HIV among patients living with unmanaged virus
According to the National Empowerment Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK), the number of AIDS-related deaths has been confused with non-communicable diseases.
Kenya leads Africa’s push for $1.3 trillion in Climate Finance at upcoming COP29
Duale further stressed the importance of establishing sustainable financing for the Loss and Damage Fund, which has received $700 million in initial pledges but urgently requires long-term solutions.