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DUALE WARNS HEALTH FACILITIES.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has cautioned health facilities against denying treatment to patients under the Social Health Authority (SHA) due to system downtime, …
HealthDuale Warns Hospitals Against Denying Treatment During System Downtime.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a strong warning to hospitals across Kenya, declaring that no patient should be denied treatment because of …
HealthOver 227,000 Teachers Access Care Under New SHA Medical Scheme
More than 227,000 teachers have already accessed healthcare services under the Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover since its transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA) …
BusinessWorld Bank Backs Digital Fare System for Nairobi Public Transport
The World Bank has committed to back a transformative digital fare payment system for Nairobi’s public transport network, allowing commuters to pay matatu, bus …
HealthMinistry of Health Announces Temporary Shortage of Rotavac Frozen Rotavirus Vaccine
The Ministry of Health has formally announced a temporary shortage of the Rotavac Frozen rotavirus vaccine, the oral immunisation given to infants at 6, …
InternationalU.S. Strikes Escalate Four Days After Khamenei's Death in Airstrike
U.S. military forces have intensified their offensive against Iran with the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a comprehensive campaign that has targeted over 1,700 …
InternationalSix U.S. Service Members Killed in the US-Iran Conflict . — Four Now Identified
Six U.S. service members were confirmed killed March 1, 2026, when an Iranian drone strike hit a U.S. military facility at Port Shuaiba in …
InternationalUK Government Charters Repatriation Flight from Muscat to Evacuate British Nationals Amid Middle East Tensions
The UK government has arranged a special repatriation flight from Muscat to assist British nationals seeking to leave the Middle East amid ongoing regional …
SportsIRAN'S WORLD CUP PARTICIPATION IN JEOPARDY AMID ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT.
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, with just 100 days remaining until the tournament kicks off in North America, the …
InternationalSix Americans Detained in Iran as US-Israel Strikes Heighten Fears of Political Retaliation
At least six American citizens or lawful permanent residents have been detained by Iran, according to advocacy groups, heightening concerns that they – along …