Derick Luvega

Sep 14, 2023 | nation.africa | Derick Luvega

A health organisation has raised the red flag over rising cases of Neglected Tropical Diseases in the country, saying at least 25 million people — nearly half of the total population — are affected. Amref Country Director Meshak Ndirangu said a recent survey shows that the infection rate of intestinal worms is eight per cent in every 100 people. Other than the worms, bilharzia is also on the list of NTDs affecting large masses.

Sep 10, 2023 | nation.africa | Derick Luvega

Opposition leader, Raila Odinga on Saturday (September 9) launched fresh attacks on President William Ruto, accusing the government of planning to introduce more taxes. Mr Odinga said the ruling Kenya Kwanza alliance has abandoned the “hustlers” it campaigned to protect. The utterances come at a time when the administration has proposed to increase deductions to the National Hospital Insurance Fund.

Aug 29, 2023 | nation.africa | Derick Luvega

Former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya (right) has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using graft allegations to get him to switch his political allegiance from Opposition leader Raila Odinga to President William Ruto. Mr Oparanya claimed the government asked him to abandon Mr Odinga during last week's raids by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officials and help President Ruto market Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.

Aug 28, 2023 | nation.africa | Derick Luvega

Former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using graft allegations to get him to switch his political allegiance from Azimio leader Raila Odinga to President William Ruto. Mr Oparanya claimed the government asked him to abandon the opposition leader during last week's raids by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission officials and help market President Ruto in Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.

Aug 12, 2023 | nation.africa | VICTOR RABALLA |Derick Luvega

What you need to know:Mr Odinga said the President is taking the country back to the dictatorship years. The opposition chief added that the government is killing Kenyans in the guise of protecting public and private property. Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance leader, Raila Odinga, has told President William Ruto to tone down his language as the opposition and the government begin talks.