Security has been stepped up in Nairobi in anticipation of President William Ruto’s State of the Nation address, which is set to take place in Parliament on Thursday afternoon. Security forces have been deployed in large numbers around key locations, including State House and the parliamentary precincts, ahead of President Ruto’s highly anticipated address. The address comes at a time when Kenyans are increasingly dissatisfied with rampant corruption, alleged security agent abductions, and an alarming rise in femicide cases. To add to the tension, protests under the banner “Occupy Parliament” were planned to coincide with the address. However, the National Police […]

NCBA has officially opened a new branch in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga County. The branch located at the Oasis Building in Kerugoya town will provide residents with the opportunity to access personalised banking services near them. H.E. Governor Anne Waiguru inaugurated the new branch in an event attended by NCBA’s Group Chairman Mr. James Ndegwa, NCBA’s top leadership and area leaders. Speaking during the branch opening, NCBA Group Chairman Mr. James Ndegwa expressed optimism that the new branch will greatly facilitate the Bank’s customers. “The Kerugoya branch is the 5th branch that NCBA has opened this year as we implement our strategic retail […]

Speaking on Sunday in Kapenguria West, Pokot County, the CS said her ministry is determined to ensure every Kenyan can access affordable healthcare but there is a need for collective responsibility in registering for the new public health scheme. “One of the challenges we have noted is on community sensitization; we encourage the political elite; MCAs, MPs, governors and senators to talk about SHA to ensure people are registering,” Dr Barasa said. “We should give targets to our political elite in terms of sensitization and the number of people registering.” And amid cries from Kenyans unable to access healthcare due to the […]