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Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has addressed the public outcry that followed his proposal to register and regulate handcarts, wheelbarrows, and other non-motorized transport in Nairobi County. Speaking on social media on Thursday morning, Alai clarified that the reflective number plates proposed in his Bill would be issued at no cost to operators. He emphasized that the registration was purely for recognition and would not come with any financial burden. “The 047-XXX registration numbers and plates for mkokoteni, wheelbarrow, and trolley pushers will be provided for free. Our goal is simply to recognize the hard work of…

Kenya is at risk of becoming an indirect casualty of the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. What initially started as an economic standoff has now turned into a battle of dominance between the two global superpowers. On Wednesday, March 5, the Chinese Embassy in the United States issued a strong statement, declaring that China is “ready to fight a war if that is what the United States wants.” This comes as a response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the US under President Donald Trump’s administration. The US government has decided to increase tariffs…

Government Introduces New Payment Model for Primary Health Care The Ministry of Health has introduced a new Primary Health Care (PHC) financing model to improve healthcare service delivery. Under this system, payments to health facilities will now be determined by the actual number of patients treated rather than insurance coverage. This ensures that funds are distributed based on healthcare needs, rather than a patient’s ability to pay for insurance. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 5, the Ministry of Health described this shift as a significant milestone in the journey toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The new model…

Ex-NTV Journalist Moses Dola Released After Serving Time for Wife’s Death A former journalist who had been imprisoned for more than five years over the tragic death of his wife in 2011 has now regained his freedom. Moses Dola, once a reporter, was found guilty of causing the death of his wife, Sarah Wambui Kabiru, at their home in Umoja, Nairobi. Wambui, who was also a journalist working for NTV at the time, lost her life during a domestic dispute that ended in tragedy. Dola’s release was granted after High Court Judge Alexander Muteti reviewed his sentence and approved a…

Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has been removed from his role as the chairperson of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. However, he remains a member of the committee for now, pending a new election in the next seven days to choose a fresh chairperson. The motion to remove Nyoro and other MPs from their leadership roles was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday by South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro. He explained that over 90 MPs had shown interest in joining the budget committee, but with only 27 slots available, there was a need for a fair selection process.…

Raila Odinga Rules Out Working With Rigathi Gachagua Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has dismissed any chances of working with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to Wajir residents during a consultative forum on Wednesday, March 5, Odinga made it clear that he could never form an alliance with a leader who previously wished for his downfall. The Azimio la Umoja leader recalled past statements by Gachagua, where he openly declared that he had set traps to block Odinga from getting close to State House. Raila used this reference to emphasize that working with…

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