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Council of Governors Accuses Senators of Harassment, Extortion, and Bribery
The Council of Governors (COG) has accused four senators of engaging in harassment and extortion, leading to escalating tensions. The COG, led by chairman Ahmed Abdullahi, requested an urgent meeting with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi to address an alleged bribery scheme targeting county leaders. The Council has threatened to name the senators they accuse of demanding bribes during committee meetings and is considering boycotting Senate proceedings. In response, senators have dismissed the accusations from the COG regarding harassment and extortion by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.
Social Health Authority Faces Sh116 Billion Funding Gap and Demands for Sh10 Billion Debt
Kenya's new Social Health Authority (SHA) is facing significant financial and implementation challenges. A report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) flagged a Sh116 billion funding gap and issues with fraud that are hindering the rollout of Universal Health Coverage. This lack of adequate funding is considered a major obstacle to the SHA's full implementation. Additionally, faith-based health providers are demanding the government release over Kshs 10 billion. This debt is owed to them by the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Social Health Authority.
Residents Protest in Mathira, Torch Suspect's Home After Murder of 9-Year-Old Shantel Waruguru
Tension and chaos erupted in Rititi, Mathira, following the tragic killing of nine-year-old Shantel Waruguru. The child's body was discovered in a latrine in the Nyeri County village. In response, enraged residents engaged in protests and subsequently set fire to the suspected culprit's house. Police were deployed to manage the escalating situation and clashed with the locals.
Gachagua Criticizes Government's Drought Response, Calls for National Disaster Declaration
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government's handling of the ongoing drought crisis. Gachagua criticized the allocation of 4 billion shillings, stating it is insufficient for the 3.3 million people in need, and also criticized President William Ruto's handling of the crisis. He is calling for the drought to be declared a national disaster. This comes as the severity of the drought continues to negatively impact communities across Kenya.
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