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Days after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) raised concerns that thousands of teachers could not access medical services through the Social Health Authority (SHA), the Ministry of Health has moved to clear the air, assuring all teachers that they qualify for the government-supported health programs. In a statement released on Saturday, April 27, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale confirmed that teachers and their dependents are fully eligible to benefit from the Social Health Authority’s services. He explained that they can access healthcare through the Primary Healthcare Fund (PHC), the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the Emergency, Critical, and…

Government Steps Up Crackdown on Infrastructure Vandalism Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has sent a strong warning to scrap metal dealers who destroy important public infrastructure like roads and electricity installations to obtain scrap metal. Speaking on Saturday, April 26, Murkomen revealed that the government had already deployed security teams across the country to crack down on those responsible. He added that the ministry was closely working with the judiciary to ensure that individuals caught vandalizing critical infrastructure face tougher punishments. “Moving forward, we will continue using better strategies to ensure that anyone damaging our roads and other vital infrastructure…

Several police stations across the country are preparing to auction a wide range of unclaimed items, including motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and even cows. Two auctioneering firms, Windsor Auctioneers and Makys Auctioneers, have officially announced the upcoming sales involving more than 160 unclaimed items. Items to Be Auctioned Across Five Police Stations In a public notice published in the Kenya Gazette on April 25, 2025, Windsor Auctioneers and Makys Auctioneers revealed their plans to auction items that have remained at various police stations without being claimed. These items are currently held at Spring Valley Police Station, Athi River Police Station,…

KDF Officer in Custody After Tragic Night Out in Kitengela A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer is currently being held at the Kitengela Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices following a tragic incident that led to the death of his girlfriend. The officer, who is attached to the Defence Forces Constabulary at Kahawa Garrison, had reportedly visited his lover at her rented apartment in Kitengela over the weekend. What was meant to be a romantic visit ended in tragedy after the young woman developed breathing problems during their time together. According to a police report, the 24-year-old woman suddenly experienced…

Singer Dan Aceda Appointed to Key Government Position Amid KECOBO Changes Award-winning musician and entrepreneur Dan Aceda has officially been appointed to a government role. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor named Aceda, alongside Sarah Wanjiru Migwi and Agatha Lutala Karani, as new members of the Board of Directors at the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO). The announcement was made through a gazette notice, where the AG confirmed that the three would serve a three-year term at the organization, beginning from April 25, 2025. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 of the Copyright Act, the Attorney-General appoints— Agatha Lutala Karani,…

The High Court on Saturday, April 26, directed Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah to officially serve former President Uhuru Kenyatta and several senior government officials with a legal petition accusing them of mismanaging Kenya’s public debt. This directive comes after Omtatah, along with eight other petitioners, filed a case seeking legal accountability from the former president and other high-ranking officials, including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, for allegedly contributing to Kenya’s ballooning debt crisis. In the orders issued, Justice Bahati Mwamuye instructed Senator Omtatah to ensure all respondents and interested parties receive the petition documents by May 2. The judge emphasized…

What Is Margin? In finance, margin refers to the collateral that an investor must deposit with a broker or exchange to cover the risks they create by borrowing money or trading assets. This happens when investors borrow cash from a broker to buy financial instruments, borrow securities to sell them short, or enter into a derivative contract. Buying on margin happens when an investor borrows money from a broker to buy an asset. The “margin” is the investor’s initial payment to the broker, while the borrowed funds cover the rest. The securities in the investor’s brokerage account act as collateral…

The world of cryptocurrency is changing fast, and crypto loan platforms are finding new ways to make lending safer and smarter. One of the most exciting developments is the use of AI-powered credit scoring. By integrating artificial intelligence into their systems, these platforms are offering better loan services, reducing risks, and opening new opportunities for users across the world. The Problem with Traditional Crypto Loans In the early days of crypto lending, getting a loan was very different from traditional banking. Since cryptocurrencies are decentralized and don’t rely on traditional identity checks, most platforms offered overcollateralized loans. This means borrowers…

In today’s fast-moving financial world, making smart decisions depends heavily on accurately judging risk. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), credit scoring has entered a powerful new era. By using AI algorithms, businesses can dive deeper into data analysis, allowing for greater accuracy and faster decision-making. This new approach to credit scoring is not just improving lending — it’s completely transforming how industries handle finance. What Are AI Credit Scores? AI credit scoring uses artificial intelligence to change how financial institutions measure a person’s or business’s ability to repay a loan. Instead of relying only on basic financial records, AI can…

Kenya Welcomes US Intervention in Rwanda-DRC Conflict Kenya has praised the United States for stepping in to help resolve the ongoing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The country’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Korir Sing’Oei, publicly thanked the US government on Saturday morning for its leadership role in facilitating a new peace agreement between the two nations. Sing’Oei specifically lauded the administration of President Donald Trump for overseeing the signing of the peace deal, which took place in Washington, D.C., just a day earlier. He described the agreement as a major step towards achieving lasting peace,…