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1 day ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Joseph Ndunda
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has admitted to having had an affair with the late university student Sharon Otieno, stating that their relationship was an “open secret” known within the Migori County Government and among his family members.
While appearing before Justice Cecilia Githua at the Milimani High Court, where he is defending himself in the ongoing murder trial, Obado told the court he had impregnated Sharon but had no intentions of marrying her.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Mwangi Maina |Maureen Kinyanjui |Michael Kirwa
The government has suspended the licensing of new foreign medical practitioners in Kenya, citing concerns over ethical practices and governance in transplant procedures, particularly at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Mwangi Maina |Maureen Kinyanjui |Michael Kirwa
Duale stops kidney transplant services at Mediheal hospital, suspends senior officials He further directed that all patients currently seeking transplant-related services at Mediheal be redirected to eight other licensed transplant centres across the country, including Kenyatta National Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and Nairobi Hospital, among others.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Mwangi Maina |Maureen Kinyanjui |Michael Kirwa
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) will also be able to procure more transformers within its existing budget, thereby ensuring a consistent power supply while reducing the frequency and impact of outages. President William Ruto has signed into law the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025, effectively removing the 25 per cent tax on imported, fully assembled electric transformers and their parts — a move expected to lower electricity connection costs for consumers.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Maureen Kinyanjui |Joseph Ndunda |Rachael Mutabasi
Senators accuse government of sabotaging civilian oversight of NIS amid rights abuse concerns The senators now claim the government is intentionally obstructing the appointment of the board, particularly in light of growing concerns about human rights violations allegedly linked to the agency.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Maureen Kinyanjui |Joseph Ndunda |Rachael Mutabasi
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed that an average of 20,000 Kenyans are enrolling daily into the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), administered under the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA), with over 4.3 million citizens having completed the required means testing by April 15, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Maureen Kinyanjui |Joseph Ndunda |Rachael Mutabasi
Treasury releases Sh7 billion CDF funds after pressure from MPs He explained that January, February, and March are the most challenging financial months, highlighting the heavy financial commitments the Treasury faces, such as school capitation and loan repayments. The Treasury on Wednesday released Sh7 billion towards the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), following pressure from Members of Parliament over delayed disbursements.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Joseph Ndunda |Maureen Kinyanjui |Rachael Mutabasi
Human rights group demand Cheptumo’s removal as Gender CS, cite harmful views on femicide They noted that despite several committee members prompting her to address preventive measures, she focused instead on what women should do to ‘avoid’ being harmed or killed. A coalition of 16 organisations has opposed Hanna Cheptumo’s nomination as Gender Cabinet Secretary, accusing her of victim-blaming and lacking insight into gender-based violence.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Joseph Ndunda |Maureen Kinyanjui |Rachael Mutabasi
TUK declared insolvent as Parliament orders forensic audit into Sh12bn debt The MPs sitting on the committee, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, ordered an immediate forensic audit of the university’s finances dating back to 2013. The Auditor General has been given three months to complete and submit the findings.
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1 week ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Lucy Mumbi |Joseph Ndunda |Maureen Kinyanjui |Mary Wambui
Kenya not at risk of defaulting – Mbadi dismisses Nyoro’s claims on debt as irresponsible While admitting that Kenya has encountered fiscal challenges, the CS maintained that the nation’s debt position remains sustainable. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has refuted claims by former Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Ndindi Nyoro that Kenya is on the brink of defaulting on its debt obligations.
