The surgeries were supported through the Social Health Authority (SHA), reducing patients’ financial burden and enhancing access to specialized kidney care in line with the country’s Universal Health Coverage goals. In a major milestone for Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has successfully conducted its first two kidney transplant…
Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon breaks 1500 meters world record for the second time during the Diamond League track and field in Paris. Kipyegon, known for her formidable finishing kick, crossed the finish line setting the new record in history by clocking a time of 3:49.04 on Sunday, July 7th in Paris, 0.07sec faster than her…
President Ruto concedes not to sign the $2.3 Billion tax plan that lawmakers voted to pass on Tuesday. This comes after a nationwide unrest on Tuesday and deployment of the military, and Ruto calling protestors actions “treasonous’’. The Financial bill was passed in parliament on Tuesday despite nationwide protest leading to protesters breaking into parliament…
Nairobi, Kenya – Nationwide protests erupted in Kenya on Wednesday as citizens took to the streets to express their opposition to the proposed Financial Bill 2024. The bill, which includes various tax increases and austerity measures, has sparked widespread anger and discontent among the public, who are already grappling with rising living costs and economic…
Twenty-two students from the Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP) have been awarded scholarships worth USD 7.5 million (KES 980 million) for the 2024 academic year. These scholarships will enable the students to attend prestigious American universities and colleges, including Ivy League institutions. The announcement was made during the 5th KenSAP Annual Charity Dinner Gala in…