Stories by: Sheilah Ombongi
Kenyans Protest Rising Tax Burdens Amid SHA Transition
05 Nov, 2024 12:00 PM
TAX BURDEN
In the transition from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Authority (SHA), the taxation rate is currently at 2.75% per annum. Previously, the NHIF contributions were between 500ksh and 1700kshs monthly.
In the transition from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Authority (SHA), the taxation rate is currently at 2.75% per annum. Previously, the NHIF contributions were between 500ksh and 1700kshs monthly.
Union Proclaims Paralysis in Public Universities, Dons Frustrated
29 Oct, 2024 02:00 PM
STRIKES ALARM
Unprotected strikes have consequences. When you participate in unprotected strike, you simply violate the terms and contracts of employment. If the consequences were to fall on you, then the courts would not help you, because you are going to equity with
Unprotected strikes have consequences. When you participate in unprotected strike, you simply violate the terms and contracts of employment. If the consequences were to fall on you, then the courts would not help you, because you are going to equity with
Scramble For Middle East Jobs: Kenya’s Unemployment Crisis
28 Oct, 2024 05:00 PM
QATAR JOB CRISIS
"The first day was a big joke a few days ago. People came into the interview wearing a hoodie. People came into the interview wearing sneakers not that they can’t get shoes. You can even borrow a suit from somebody.“
"The first day was a big joke a few days ago. People came into the interview wearing a hoodie. People came into the interview wearing sneakers not that they can’t get shoes. You can even borrow a suit from somebody.“
Cherargei’s Bill on Extention of Electoral Term To 7 years
25 Oct, 2024 12:07 PM
7 YEARS NOT 5
“ I want to be very clear that as President, I will not participate in mutilating the Constitution for purposes of serving selfish, personal, parochial interests. The same way we opposed BBI because it was meant to achieve selfish parochial personal intre
“ I want to be very clear that as President, I will not participate in mutilating the Constitution for purposes of serving selfish, personal, parochial interests. The same way we opposed BBI because it was meant to achieve selfish parochial personal intre
Kenya Commemorates Breast Cancer Month with Campaigns
25 Oct, 2024 08:48 AM
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
“Early breast Cancer, early detection, always means a cure. If we detect your breast Cancer late where it has spread to the rest of your body, we can manage it but we can’t cure it,”
“Early breast Cancer, early detection, always means a cure. If we detect your breast Cancer late where it has spread to the rest of your body, we can manage it but we can’t cure it,”
Free Gaitho: Kenyans Worry about Blogger's Whereabouts
23 Oct, 2024 05:13 PM
KENYANS CONCERNED
A section of Kenyans have taken to X to express their concerns about missing Gaitho. They claim that arrogant cops arrested him without any warrant of arrest. #FreeFrancisGaitho is currently trending at 26 million on X, as Kenyans are questioning the wher
A section of Kenyans have taken to X to express their concerns about missing Gaitho. They claim that arrogant cops arrested him without any warrant of arrest. #FreeFrancisGaitho is currently trending at 26 million on X, as Kenyans are questioning the wher
KCSE Candidates To Receive Maisha Cards Before Exams End
23 Oct, 2024 03:00 PM
MAISHA CARDS
‘’When you have this card, you don’t need anything else. you don’t need a driving licence you don’t need an NHIF this card will do everything in Kenya,’'
‘’When you have this card, you don’t need anything else. you don’t need a driving licence you don’t need an NHIF this card will do everything in Kenya,’'
Gachagua Can Still Fight Back Against Impeachment- Advocate Wasaga
22 Oct, 2024 01:00 PM
RIGATHI'S FIGHTING CHANCE
“There is still a fighting chance for Rigathi Gachagua and his team to prove that his rights were violated,“
“There is still a fighting chance for Rigathi Gachagua and his team to prove that his rights were violated,“
Rival Groups clash Amidst Mashujaa Day Celebrations
18 Oct, 2024 09:00 PM
DIVIDED MASHUJAA DAY
The separate events have created disputes in the online space, many people questioning the need for two individual events amidst the main Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale County. In his response, Morara stood his ground on X to explain about his failure
The separate events have created disputes in the online space, many people questioning the need for two individual events amidst the main Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale County. In his response, Morara stood his ground on X to explain about his failure
Was Gachagua's impeachment a destruction to Kenyans?
18 Oct, 2024 02:00 PM
THE IMPEACHMENT QUESTION
"Forget about Gachagua's impeachment for now. Look at news about ADANI. If only you could show this much attention to things affecting us such as SHIF, bills, #REJECTSHA #Reject Adani
"Forget about Gachagua's impeachment for now. Look at news about ADANI. If only you could show this much attention to things affecting us such as SHIF, bills, #REJECTSHA #Reject Adani
War On Toxic Diapers and Sanitary Care Products
17 Oct, 2024 11:19 AM
TOXIC SANITARY PADS
"Taifa Mpya in partnership with Advocate Joseph Mwai have launched a MASSIVE lawsuit against ALWAYS, KOTEX, HUGGIES, AND PAMPERS, invoking Article 46 of Kenya's Constitution and the Consumer Protection Act,"
"Taifa Mpya in partnership with Advocate Joseph Mwai have launched a MASSIVE lawsuit against ALWAYS, KOTEX, HUGGIES, AND PAMPERS, invoking Article 46 of Kenya's Constitution and the Consumer Protection Act,"
Misheveve Chronicles: How a Chief’s Tale Unites Kenyans in Laughter
16 Oct, 2024 11:48 AM
MISHEVEVE
Misheveve is a luhya name for pumpkin leaves, which are used as vegetables in many cuisines particularly in Western Kenya. As t“Kijana hakutosheka na yale alimfuata na kuanza kumtafuna vidole.Alitafuna mzee kidole ni kama anatafuna omena na kumbe anafanya
Misheveve is a luhya name for pumpkin leaves, which are used as vegetables in many cuisines particularly in Western Kenya. As t“Kijana hakutosheka na yale alimfuata na kuanza kumtafuna vidole.Alitafuna mzee kidole ni kama anatafuna omena na kumbe anafanya
Senator Maanzo: Ruto And Raila Received Billions From Adani Group
15 Oct, 2024 12:12 PM
MAANZO ALLEGES
“President William Ruto and Raila Odinga have been bribed with billions of shillings by the Adani group, and that is why Opiyo Andayi is the CS of Energy and Petroleum. Adani also sponsored Raila’s 2012 presidential campaign.”
“President William Ruto and Raila Odinga have been bribed with billions of shillings by the Adani group, and that is why Opiyo Andayi is the CS of Energy and Petroleum. Adani also sponsored Raila’s 2012 presidential campaign.”
Ruto Remains Hush as His Deputy Glares at Impeachment, But Why?
14 Oct, 2024 05:15 PM
A TIGHTLIPPED PRESIDENT
This begs the questions; could this be a deliberate strategy to distance himself from the impeachment process, or he may be using this opportunity to settle his scores with his deputy?
This begs the questions; could this be a deliberate strategy to distance himself from the impeachment process, or he may be using this opportunity to settle his scores with his deputy?