President William Ruto, in his Jamhuri Day address at Uhuru Gardens on December 12, 2024, shared an optimistic update on Kenya’s journey toward achieving universal healthcare. Focusing on the achievements of his administration, Ruto highlighted the Taifa Care program, which aims to ensure accessible healthcare for all Kenyans. The Taifa Care Program Universal healthcare has long been a priority in …

Kenyans may unknowingly be consuming toxic rice, exposing themselves to severe health risks. Reports indicate that approximately 2 million kilograms of rice, declared unfit for human consumption, have entered the local market. Aflatoxin Levels Exceed Safety Limits A report by Citizen TV revealed that the rice, imported from Pakistan between September and October, failed mandatory aflatoxin tests. Laboratory tests showed …

The Naivas Supermarket branch in Ruaraka has been temporarily closed after the building it occupies showed alarming signs of potential collapse. On December 8, 2024, the premises were sealed off and marked as hazardous, with yellow tape placed around the structure to warn residents and passersby of the imminent danger. An inspection revealed that the adjacent building was also unsafe …

The Controller of Budget (CoB) has flagged several county governments for operating county funds through commercial bank accounts, which contravenes regulations. The use of such accounts is prohibited under Regulation 82(1)(b) of the Public Finance Management (PFM) (County Governments) Regulations, 2015. According to the regulation, county bank accounts must be opened and maintained at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), …