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The government has capped the maximum payable amount for treatment abroad at Ksh500,000, pending further review after rate negotiations with accredited international providers.

The Ministry of Health has rolled out a new structured framework to guide Kenyans seeking specialised medical treatment abroad under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
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President Ruto emphasizes universal healthcare as a constitutional right and urges collective support from counties and partners.

President William Ruto has announced that the government will pay Social Health Authority (SHA) contributions for more than 2.2 million Kenyans from vulnerable households. Speaking at the launch of ...
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Agreement seeks to strengthen Kenya’s nuclear research capabilities and support Vision 2030 energy and development goals

The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) of Kenya and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) of the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Technical ...
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Speaker and CS rally Western Kenya behind Ruto, warn against disunity, and eye 2032 presidency for the community.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya have urged the Luhya community to rally behind President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, saying ...
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Kenya re-elected as member of Postal Operations Council

Kenya has retained its seat in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) council responsible for advancing global standards for another four year term following its re-election by member states. The country… ...
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Sanlam Kenya prepares for proposed rebrand ahead of next month’s EGM

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Youth concerns on unemployment and governance to be compiled into policy proposals, NCIC Chairman Dr Samuel Kobia says

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has assured Kenyans of its independence, dismissing claims that it ...
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Government to roll out rehabilitation bill, census-driven interventions and community partnerships to restore dignity.

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the wellbeing of street families across the country, pledging to restore their dignity and empower them to rebuild their lives. Speaking during a ...
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The Transgenerational Conversations forum will air live from 7:30PM on KBC Channel 1.

The lakeside city of Kisumu is tonight set to host Transgenerational Conversations, a peace initiative led by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) in collaboration with the Kenya ...
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The Code for Democracy event, convened by the Nuru Trust Network in support of the Global Democracy Coalition, marked International Democracy Day by placing young innovators at ...

Kenya’s youth took centre stage this week as the Code for Democracy civic tech hackathon brought together innovators, policymakers, and civil society leaders to reimagine democratic renewal. Convened ...
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Over 4,000 participants, including descendants of legendary figures, ministers, cosmonauts, and peace ambassadors, will gather on 20-21 September 2025, in Moscow for the First ...

The World Peoples Assembly will hold the First World Public Assembly (WPA) in Moscow, a large-scale international humanitarian forum timed to coincide with the International Day of Peace. This event ...
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Chinese manufacturer to establish a state-of-the-art tyre plant in Kilifi, creating 1,500 jobs and positioning Kenya as a global manufacturing hub.

Chinese tyre manufacturer Shandong Linglong Tire Co. Ltd. will invest USD 800 million to establish a state-of-the-art tyre manufacturing facility in Mariakani, Kilifi County, within the Mombasa ...