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Cancer Patients in Kwale Raise Alarm Over Prohibitive Treatment Costs

Patients battling cancer in Kwale are expressing distress over the prohibitive costs associated with their treatment. The high expenses are making essential medical care an insurmountable hurdle for many. Separately, residents of Kakamega are expressing distress over the soaring costs of medical treatment in the country. At Coast General Hospital, there is growing concern due to a severe shortage of medical staff, with reports indicating a critical ratio of one nurse for every 20 patients. A significant shortage of healthcare workers is also affecting another Kenyan hospital, leading to potential disruptions in patient care.

Treasury Allocates KRA Extra Sh20B While Law Committee Opposes IEBC Budget

The National Treasury has allocated an additional KSh20 billion to the Kenya Revenue Authority, specifically earmarked to bolster tax enforcement efforts across the country. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is requesting KSh 63.9 billion for the upcoming 2027 general elections, facing scrutiny from Members of Parliament over its perceived extravagance. The Law Committee has opposed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's budget request of Shilling 63 billion for the upcoming general election.

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