National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged the Ministry of Health to address challenges teachers are facing under the Social Health Authority medical scheme, saying the issues preventing them from accessing quality medical services are valid and need practical solutions. Teachers have expressed frustration with the scheme, citing high out-of-pocket costs, lack of comprehensive cover compared to previous schemes, and calling for removal of co-payments and better access to specialized care.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula held meetings with teachers and union officials in Bungoma County as part of political mobilization efforts to consolidate support for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to education sector reform and emphasized teachers' influence within communities, following similar outreach to religious leaders and community elders in the region.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah claims he received Sh5 million in cash from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, allegedly delivered by an aide called "Ngotho" at a petrol station, which Gachagua later said was meant to help with constituency obligations and fundraiser pressures.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's Controller of Budget cautioned that the proposed Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026—which would exempt certain internal property transfers from Capital Gains Tax—could expose the country to significant tax losses without stronger safeguards. The office recommended requiring companies to remain tax-resident in Kenya for three years after restructuring, a mandatory review of the exemption's impact after three years, and advance approval from the Kenya Revenue Authority for large transactions exceeding Ksh.500 million.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on young people to urgently register as voters, cautioning that low turnout in the ongoing registration exercise could shape the country's future if not reversed. He also condemned the exploitation of unemployed youth by politicians and flagged concerns over uncollected national identity cards and a proposed directive allowing MPs to distribute them.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →