The Ministry of Health has announced over 50 job vacancies to support the implementation of the Safaricom Consortium for Provision of Healthcare Information Technology Digitalization for Universal Healthcare Project. In a notice issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the ministry stated that it had established a Project Management Office to oversee the project’s rollout. “The Ministry is undertaking an elaborate process to digitize its health ecosystem—a key enabler in achieving Universal Health Coverage—through the Digital Health Agency (DHA). This body, established under Part II of the Digital Health Act of 2023, is mandated to develop, operationalize, and maintain a secure,…
Author: David Wafula
The Nursing Council of Kenya has announced the auctioning of assorted equipment and motor vehicle parts, set to take place on April 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. In a notice issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Council stated that items up for auction include old furniture and fittings, obsolete office and electronic equipment, and used motor vehicle tires. “Viewing of the assets will be open to the public from April 1 to April 7, 2025, at the Nursing Council of Kenya,” the notice read. Successful bidders will be required to pay 100% of the bid price immediately after the…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued new guidelines for importers of ICT products and systems to enhance trade facilitation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. In a notice issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, CA Director General David Mugonyi emphasized that the Authority is responsible for protecting consumer rights in the communications sector, ensuring fair competition, and processing import permits through the government’s National Electronic Single Window System. To streamline the importation process, all importers of ICT products intended for sale must hold the necessary licenses related to the products they are bringing into the country. Additionally, they…
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo have been appointed as facilitators in a peacekeeping mission for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Their appointment was announced during a virtual meeting of East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders on March 24, 2025. The appointments also took gender balance into consideration, with former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe, former Central African Republic President Catherine Samba-Panza, and former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde also named as facilitators. Their mandate includes overseeing the implementation of the EAC-SADC Meeting of Ministers report, which was adopted on…
The Duchess of Sussex has launched a new digital shop, allowing fans to purchase her favourite clothing, accessories and jewellery recommendations. Meghan, who described her ‘high-low’ style approach to mixing designer and accessible fashion during an episode of her recent Netflix series, shared the ShopMy link to her 2.6 million Instagram followers on Monday. She included the disclaimer that she would receive a sales commission on some products purchased through the affiliate links she shared. The ShopMy platform is marketed at “elite creators” as a way for them to earn revenue if someone purchases an item through a link they…
The Trump administration is facing political uproar after the White House confirmed that a journalist was inadvertently added to an unsecure group chat in which US national security officials planned a military strike in Yemen. The Atlantic magazine’s Jeffrey Goldberg reported that he was included on a Signal message group where Vice-President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth were apparently among members. He said he saw classified military plans for US strikes on Houthi rebels, including weapons packages, targets and timing, two hours before the bombs struck. The report sparked a firestorm of criticism from Democrats and concerns among several Republicans.…
South Korean carmaking giant Hyundai has unveiled $21bn (£16.3bn) of investment in the US. The plan includes a new $5.8bn steel plant in the southern state of Louisiana. Hyundai also said it will expand its American vehicle production and invest billions of dollars in new technology including autonomous driving and artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement alongside US President Donald Trump comes as his administration is set to impose new tariffs on trading partners from 2 April. “Money is pouring in. We want to keep it that way,” Trump said during the event at the White House on Monday. “This investment…
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has reported annual revenue for 2024 that has leapfrogged rival Tesla. The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue rose by 29% to come in at 777 billion yuan ($107bn; £83bn), boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles. This topped the $97.7bn reported by Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD has also just launched a lower-priced car to rival Tesla’s Model 3, which has long been the top selling electric vehicle (EV) in China. It comes as Tesla faces a backlash around the world over Musk’s ties to US President Donald Trump, while Chinese carmakers have been hit with tariffs…
Popular DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, and announced that its co-founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned with immediate effect. The company will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court. 23andMe said in a press release that it plans to continue operating throughout the sale process and that there “are no changes to the way the company stores, manages, or protects customer data.” The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection watchdog, said on Monday it had notified the company of its intent to hand down a £4.59m fine over a 2023 data…
Police in Meru are searching for a man accused of hacking his wife to death during a domestic dispute. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the couple had a heated argument before the tragic incident, though the exact cause remains unclear. The murder was reported on Sunday by Igembe South Assistant Chief Ikuua after the 45-year-old woman’s body was found dumped under a culvert along the Therone-Kiuma murram road. Witnesses said the couple had been seen arguing while heading home from Therone market. The suspect, identified as Samuel Miriti, is believed to have attacked his wife…
Police have arrested three people suspected of assaulting a woman during a burial ceremony, an incident captured in a viral social media video. National Police Service (NPS) spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed the arrests on Monday, saying they were made following investigations into the disturbing footage. “The National Police Service confirms that the incident occurred on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Kiambere, Mwonosiri Sublocation, Nyamira County. The victim has since been located, and three suspects have been arrested,” Nyaga said. The suspects remain in custody as they await processing and arraignment. “We thank the public for providing crucial information that led…
President William Ruto on Monday met with governors from the Mount Kenya region at State House, Nairobi, ahead of his planned tour of the region. In a statement on his social media, Ruto said the meeting focused on development initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth in the region. Governors present at the meeting included Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Kimani Wamatangi (Kiambu), Joshua Irungu (Laikipia), Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi), Irungu Kang’ata (Murang’a), Kiarie Badilisha (Nyandarua), and Isaac Mutuma (Meru). Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga was absent. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Cabinet Secretaries, and Principal Secretaries were also in attendance. “We…
Two men were arrested on Sunday evening after attempting to steal over Sh1.2 million worth of diesel from a petrol station in Kajiado County. According to police, the suspects’ scheme was thwarted by a vigilant pump attendant at Sajjy Petrol Station in Bisil township, Oloililai Sub-County. The incident occurred around 4 pm when an Isuzu NPR tanker pulled up at the station. The two men, posing as wealthy customers, requested to purchase 6,000 litres of diesel. Claiming to have already made a direct bank payment to the station’s owner, they presented what appeared to be proof of the transaction. Without…
A football fan’s vehicle was stolen on Thursday evening during the Harambee Stars vs Gabon match at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, March 23, 2024. Police said the car, a silver Toyota IST with registration number KBN 093B, was taken while parked by the roadside along Kisauni Road, behind Nairobi West Hospital. The owner reported the theft at Akila Police Station in Lang’ata, stating that he had parked the car at 3:40 pm before heading to the stadium to watch the World Cup Qualifiers match. After Kenya’s 2-1 loss to Gabon, the fan returned at around 7:00 pm, only to find…
Detectives in Imenti North, Meru County, are investigating a violent robbery where a gang of three armed men attacked a couple on Sunday. The robbers stabbed a man, raped his girlfriend, and stole their belongings before escaping. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the victims reported the incident at 5 a.m. They were heading home to Mwitetia from Meru Town on a bodaboda when they were ambushed by the machete-wielding gang at Gakoromone. The suspects were also riding on a motorcycle. Authorities said the bodaboda rider managed to escape by jumping off the moving bike, leaving the couple…