Teachers Protest After TSC Transfers Them to SHA Medical Cover

Teachers in Homa Bay County are protesting their transfer by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) after the TSC ended its contract with Minet Kenya on December 1, 2025. This transition has left many teachers unable to access essential medical services, citing the new system’s restrictive nature with only one available hospital in their area.

Shale oil output hits 1m tons at Daqing

The Gulong shale oilfield in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, has surpassed 1 million metric tons in annual production, a significant milestone announced by Daqing Oilfield Co, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corp.

Veteran Thespian and Writer David Mulwa Dies

Veteran Kenyan thespian and writer David Mulwa has passed away at the age of 80 due to cardiac arrest in a Nairobi hospital on December 5. He was a prolific playwright, actor, and educator, significantly contributing to Kenyan arts and literature.

Homa Bay teachers oppose their transfer to the new SHA scheme

Assistant Police Inspector General Dies After Collapsing

Assistant Inspector General of Police Philip Kipchirchir died after collapsing at his home in Chesumei, Nandi County, on Saturday, December 6. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.