Govt Shuts 544 Health Facilities, Cancels 454 Licenses

Govt Shuts 544 Health Facilities, Cancels 454 Licenses

The government has shut down 544 revoked licenses belonging to 454 health facilities found to be operating illegally. In a gazette notice dated August 29, 2025, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) CEO Dr. David Kariuki said the clossed facilities were running without proper registration or valid licenses. “It is notified for the general [...] The post Govt Shuts 544 Health Facilities, Cancels 454 Licenses appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Kenya leads Africa’s fight against cholera, report says

Kenya leads Africa’s fight against cholera, report says

Kenya is spearheading Africa’s battle against cholera, a preventable yet persistent public health threat claiming lives across the continent. Classified as a high-priority country under the Cholera Continental Preparedness and Response Plan for Africa 1.0, Kenya is leveraging its strategic position to drive regional collaboration and implement robust interventions. “Countries such as Angola, the Democratic […]

Kenya’s Jillo elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee

Kenya’s Jillo elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee

Director of the National Central Bureau (NCB)–Kenya Ibrahim Jillo was elected to the INTERPOL Africa Committee by a majority vote of African member countries. This was during the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Jillo will serve a four-year term in the Committee, representing Kenya and contributing to critical decision-making in [...] The post Kenya’s Jillo elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Govt Extends Scholarship, HELB Application Deadline For First-Year Students

Govt Extends Scholarship, HELB Application Deadline For First-Year Students

The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for first-year university and TVET students to apply for government scholarships and loans. In a circular dated August 29, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba directed the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Universities Fund to push the deadline to Sunday, September 14, 2025. CS Ogamba said [...] The post Govt Extends Scholarship, HELB Application Deadline For First-Year Students appeared first on Kahawatungu .

FIFA President Infantino Arrives In Nairobi For Historic CHAN 2024 Final

FIFA President Infantino Arrives In Nairobi For Historic CHAN 2024 Final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arrived in Nairobi for the first time to attend the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), a moment being described as historic for Kenyan football. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed said Infantino’s visit is a sign of global recognition of Kenya’s successful hosting of the tournament. [...] The post FIFA President Infantino Arrives In Nairobi For Historic CHAN 2024 Final appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Survives Impeachment Bid In Senate

Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Survives Impeachment Bid In Senate

Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai has once again survived an attempt to remove him from office after the Senate rejected his impeachment on grounds that the County Assembly did not achieve the required two-thirds majority vote. For three days, Senators debated the matter, but the focus remained on whether the electronic voting system used at [...] The post Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Survives Impeachment Bid In Senate appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Cameroonian Abdou Mefire Appointed Referee For CHAN Final

Cameroonian Abdou Mefire Appointed Referee For CHAN Final

Cameroon’s Abdou Abdel Mefire has been appointed as the referee for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 final between Morocco and Madagascar. The match will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi. At just 29 years old, Mefire is the youngest referee at this [...] The post Cameroonian Abdou Mefire Appointed Referee For CHAN Final appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Morocco Eye Record Third Title As Madagascar Chase Fairytale Finish In CHAN Final

Morocco Eye Record Third Title As Madagascar Chase Fairytale Finish In CHAN Final

The stage is set for the grand finale of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, which will be played this Saturday at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Morocco will be aiming to win a record third CHAN title, while debutants Madagascar are chasing a fairytale ending as they look to lift [...] The post Morocco Eye Record Third Title As Madagascar Chase Fairytale Finish In CHAN Final appeared first on Kahawatungu .