On Friday, January 26, the Kenyan newspapers reported that it will be mandatory for all Kenyans to register as members of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) starting in April. The dailies also reported Tourism Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua is involved in a battle over ownership of a restaurant in Nairobi. People DailyNew regulations published by Health CS Susan Nakhumicha indicate that current National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) members must register afresh on SHIF. The new scheme will be managed by the Social Health Authority Board chaired by Timothy Olweny, and the rate charged is 2.75% of gross salary. Those with gross pay of KSh 1 million will contribute KSh 27,500 to the scheme.

Madonna will “vigorously defend” legal action brought by fans after she was more than two hours late for a show, her representatives have said. The singer is being sued by two fans who attended her concert last month in New York. The case says the pair “would not have paid for tickets” had they known it would finish so late. The lawsuit claims that other nights at the same venue, on 14 and 16 December, also reportedly started more than two hours late. The court papers also claim Madonna “has a long history of arriving and starting her concerts late, sometimes several hours late”, citing examples including “her 2016 Rebel Heart Tour, her 2019-2020 Madame X Tour, and prior tours, where Madonna continuously started her concerts over two hours late”.

Social media personality Ngizwe Mchunu, who recently caused a stir by vowing to stop EFF president Julius Malema from addressing the party's manifesto on 10 February, is again hogging the headlines. And even though it's not for any political campaign, he has social media's attention by the clutches. So who is he? A staunch ally of former president Jacob Zuma, Mchunu even addressed himself as the president of the country, slighting President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The young girl expressed herself in perfect English, impressing internet users. The video showed the articulate communication skills of the young girl who, despite facing financial challenges, remains determined to pursue her education. Netizens were quick to commend the young girl not only for her courage in seeking help but also for her impressive command of the English language. Dori"The English from my home county is may she get help God will see you through girl." "Fluent English our kids from kisii may God see you through girl ,you will a chance ."

Row between Governor Mwangaza, Deputy deepensPolitical wrangles in Meru have continued to escalate with differences between Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and her deputy Isaac Mutuma coming to the fore once again. On Wednesday, members of the public intercepted the deputy governor’s official vehicle as it was being transported to Nairobi for repair. “I am ready to spend my own money because I have been fuelling the official vehicle since June last year. The privileges given to the office of the Deputy Governor are not a prerogative of the Governor but provided for by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission,” the Deputy Governor said. “I have been offered money to resign as Deputy Governor.

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Ms Karua and DAP-K boss Eugene Wamalwa are said to have requested Mr Odinga to convene the meeting. Junet has not gone anywhere, nobody has laid a finger on him, he is the director of campaigns at the ODM party,” said Mr Odinga. Mr Odinga has insisted that alleged cracks in the coalition were untrue and aimed at creating divisions. The NCEC comprises 19 members, with Mr Oparanya as the chairperson and Mr Mohamed as the secretary-general. Mr Oparanya is deputized by Eldas MP Adan Keynan, Jubilee vice-chairperson David Murathe and Dr Ken Nyaundi.

AriesGanesha says today, if you want to invest money in a speculative market or stock market, then it will be a good day to invest money. TaurusGanesha says today will be a very good day for your physical growth. Talking about the business class, today will be a good day for business work. Talking about people doing business, today you can take some kind of loan for your business. Talking about business, today businessmen can get financial help from their old friends, which will make you very happy.

The Director General of the Public Debt Management Unit at the National Treasury Haron Sirima, has quit. Sirima's exit was confirmed after the Public Service Commission (PSC), which oversees the hiring of civil servants, put out an advert inviting applications for various positions including Sirima's. The PSC advert asked interested applicants looking to replace Sirima to submit their applications by February 13, 2024. A photo of the National Treasury building. On December 28 2023, the National Treasury, however, confirmed that it had paid $68.7 million (Sh10.8 billion) interest due on the $2 billion (Sh312 billion) loan.

SA rapper and producer, Zoocci Coke Dope, recently teased fans and followers with a sneak peek into his high-profile studio session a couple of days ago. Through his social media posts, Zoocci has unveiled collaborative efforts with renowned artists such as Emtee, Marcus Harvey, 25K and more. See the post here:The air is thick with anticipation without much information been given out, which had many flooding to the comment section on what's cooking. With Zoocci Coke Dope at the helm of this star-studded studio session, one can't help but anticipate the new music that will be released when these forces come together.

The Kenyan government has announced that significant deposits of coltan, a precious mineral used in the manufacture of phones, has been found in the country. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya on Wednesday said adequate deposits of coltan had been found in six counties. We have coltan deposits in the country and we want to see how we can inspire investors," he said. Deposits of Coltan — a mineral used in making phones, laptops and other devices — found in EmbuHe said more workers would be employed to assist in the exploration of the minerals, which are spread across counties. “Some people have been mining precious minerals without licences, we shall weed out all those investors who don't follow the law.

For the upcoming 2024 general elections, 18 469 South Africans living in more than 100 countries abroad have registered to vote. While the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) expects the number to increase after the weekend, uncertainty surrounds how South Africans living in Israel, Sudan and Ukraine will vote after the temporary closure of missions due to "safety concerns". The IEC could not be drawn to comment on whether the closures were linked to conflicts in the different countries and instead referred questions to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco).

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New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched an e-bus service in Jammu and distributed more than 1,000 appointment letters for Jammu and Kashmir Combined Examination-2024 and compassionate appointment through video conferencing from the national capital. In his address, Shah said 100 fully air-conditioned e-buses have been dedicated to the people of Jammu. These include 96 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service, 63 officers of the Account Gazette Service and 50 officers of the Police Service. Shah said that due to the transparent system under PM Modi’s regime, these officers have got these jobs based on merit. Shah said that due to the efforts of Prime Minister Modi, a new era of peace and security has started in Jammu and Kashmir.

Cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 38 co-accused persons were on Thursday charged with child cruelty, torture and denying children right to education. Mackenzie and his followers are accused of torturing the children in Shakahola Forest so they could "go to heaven'. They were also accused of denying a 17-year-old child, identified as JNK food, causing him suffering and injury to his health. The suspects were also accused of wilfully and intentionally ill-treating a 17-year-old girl, identified as JCK, by denying her food. They are also accused of denying food to a 13-year-old male child, identified as EWO.