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Kenya Moves to Ban Human Organ Trade, With Sh50m Fine and 25-Year Jail Term

Kenya is moving to outlaw the commercial trade in human organs, with a proposed law setting penalties of up to Sh50 million and 25 years in prison for...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Kindiki Urges Counties to Clear Sh34.46 Billion in Pending Bills

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged county governments to speed up the settlement of pending bills, warning that unpaid debts are disrupting pu...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

2027 Election Spending Threatens to Widen Kenya’s Budget Deficit

Kenya’s efforts to bring its finances under control are facing a new test: the cost of preparing for the 2027 General Election. S&P Global Ratings exp...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

Rachel Ruto Urges Kenya to Act on Maternal Deaths

First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for faster action to prevent maternal and newborn deaths in Kenya, saying the country has many of the tools needed t...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

Kenya Health Summit Enters Day Two as Focus Shifts to UHC Gaps

Kenya’s inaugural National Health Summit enters its second and final day on Wednesday, with government officials and health-sector stakeholders expect...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Murang’a Leaders Call for a Fund to Empower Men

Murang’a leaders are calling on the government to create a dedicated fund for men, saying many are struggling with unemployment, financial pressure, s...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Africa

President Ruto launches SHA 922 Lifeline to Guarantee Free Emergency Medical Response Across Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug. 5 — President William Ruto has launched the SHA 922 Lifeline and National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, unveiling a nationwide emerg...

3 months ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

African Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders challenge one another to break donor dependence

NAIROBI, Kenya — A frank debate over money, leadership and accountability has taken centre stage as African Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders seek ne...

3 months ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

African Red Cross Leaders Confront a Defining Question in Nairobi: Can Humanitarian Action Become More Local and Sustainable?

NAIROBI, Kenya — Senior leaders of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from across Africa are meeting in Nairobi for a three-day consultativ...

3 months ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Health

SHA Warns Hospitals: Treat Emergency Patients or Lose Contracts

Hospitals contracted by Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) have been put on notice: provide emergency treatment to every patient, regardless of the...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

NTSA Issues Urgent Warning Over Fake Social Media Accounts

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a public warning after fraudsters created fake social media accounts posing as the agenc...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Sifuna vows political comeback after Raila’s death

Sifuna vows to reclaim lost political ground as opposition eyes 2027 Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that the opposition is rebuilding its s...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana