SHA releases 2nd batch of payments for pending NHIF claims
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the disbursement of a second batch of payments to healthcare providers with verified pending claims of KSh10 million and below inherited from the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a notice dated August 15, 2026, SHA said the payments had been made after completing the verification and…
Chepngaina FC Kicks off Wakili Tournament on a High Note
Chepngaina FC delivered a defensive masterclass and clinical attacking display at the Chepngaina grounds, sweeping through their fixtures to qualify for the next level of the Wakili Sigei Tournament Third Edition.​ The hosts set the tone early in the men’s category with a composed performance against Elites FC. Chepngaina standardly controlled the pace of the…
Red Cross sounds alarm as 31 people die in 23 crashes within first 13 days of August
The Kenya Red Cross has raised fresh concern over the rising number of road traffic deaths, revealing that 23 crashes have claimed 31 lives and left 75 people seriously injured in the first 13 days of August alone. In a statement issued Thursday, August 13, 2026, the humanitarian agency said speeding, dangerous overtaking and driver…
Oburu Odinga: Kenya can match Singapore if it tackles corruption and cuts government wastage
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has challenged Kenya to reflect on why Singapore has surged far ahead economically despite the two countries being at comparable levels of development at independence. Speaking during the launch of the Vision 2060 at KICC on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Oburu said that in 1963 and 1964, Kenya and Singapore had…
Vision 2060: Kindiki warns against politicising development
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on leaders to stop politicising national development and protect the country from policy disruptions that could derail economic and social progress. Speaking during the launch of the Vision 2060 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Kindiki said Kenya needs confidence, strong leadership and continuity in policy implementation regardless of changes…
Chepalungu MP calls for public participation on Kapkwen–Olbutyo–Siongiroi–Ndanai road upgrade
Residents of Chepalungu Constituency have been urged to attend a public participation forum on the proposed upgrade of the Kapkwen–Olbutyo–Siongiroi–Ndanai road, with area MP Victor Koech describing the meeting as a key step in ensuring local involvement in the project. In a statement issued ahead of the event on Tuesday August 11, 2026, the legislator…
NTSA seeks MPs’ backing to retain Ksh3B for road safety programmes
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has asked Parliament to support its bid to retain Ksh3 billion in own-source revenue to finance road safety programmes aimed at reducing the country’s rising road fatalities. The request was made during a meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, between NTSA officials and the National Assembly Departmental Committee…
NCPWD advances new disability regulations as tax exemption rules await Treasury and KRA approval
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has moved closer to implementing key regulations under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, with rules on registration and adjustment orders making progress while proposed income tax regulations remain under consultation with the National Treasury and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In a press statement issued by the…
Bomet University announces key dates for September–December 2026 sem
Bomet University has released the official academic calendar for the September–December 2026 semester, outlining reporting, orientation, registration and fee payment deadlines for both new and continuing students. According to a notice issued by the University’s Division of Academic and Student Affairs on Monday, August 10, 2026, first-year students will report to the university on August…
