The Online Kenyan

top11h ago

Teachers Protest After TSC Transfers Them to SHA Medical Cover

The teachers also argued that SHIF had only few accredited facilities leaving thousands of teachers stranded whenever they fall ill.

top12h ago

Shale oil output hits 1m tons at Daqing

Covering an area of 2,778 square kilometers, the National Demonstration Zone of Gulong Shale Oil in Daqing was approved by the National Energy Administration in August 2021, with predicted geological reserves of about 1.27 billion tons.

Capital News

12h ago

US signs Ksh.29B deal with Rwanda for health under new aid model

Kenya became the first country this week to strike a deal with Washington under "America First Global Health Strategy", which was unveiled in September by the administration and seeks to improve targe...

top14h ago

Gift Osinya's Miraculous Journey: Mike Sonko's Adopted Son who Survived Terror Attack Graduates

The incident occurred when armed Al-Shabab assailants stormed the church, killing worshippers, including Gift’s mother.

top14h ago

Veteran Thespian and Writer David Mulwa Dies

The veteran writer and actor passed away at 80 while undergoing cardiac arrest treatment in a Nairobi hospital.

top15h ago

Assistant Police Inspector General Dies After Collapsing

Attempts to rush him to the nearest hospital for treatment proved futile as he was pronounced dead upon arrival at a Nandi facility.

top16h ago

Ruto hails Washington engagement with Trump as watershed moment

President William Ruto described his Washington talks with US President Donald Trump as a watershed moment. The visit secured a historic $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework boosting healthcare, investment, and security collaboration.

Capital News

18h ago

Tesla launches low-cost Model 3 variant in Europe at Ksh.5.7 million

Tesla is grappling with softening demand across Europe, where new registrations have fallen sharply this year despite a refreshed Model Y line-up, with many buyers opting for competitor vehicles such...

top19h ago

Sonko Comes to Aid of Woman Abused in Meru, Pledges to Cover Medical Bills

Sonko had earlier expressed outrage over the attack as he urged members of the public to assist authorities in identifying the perpetrators.

top20h ago

Two Politicians Among 63 Arrested Over Shanta Gold Chaos That Left Four Dead

According to reports, at least 21 police officers were left nursing critical injuries in the chaos, as well as several journalists who were injured and had their equipment stolen.

politics22h ago

Suspect health deal: Why Ruto-Trump data agreement raises eyebrows

Kenya has agreed to share its health data with the US for Sh200 billion investments. Experts warn Kenya got the short end of the stick and should renegotiate it.

Standard Politics

politics22h ago

MPs set to debate Bill outlawing detention of patients and bodies

The proposed law also seeks to provide access to emergency treatment and health care services prior to payment of costs.

Standard Politics

politics1d ago

Ruto-Trump data agreement raises eyebrows over Sh200b health risk

Kenya has agreed to share its health data with the US for Sh200 billion investments. Experts warn Kenya got the short end of the stick and should renegotiate it.

Standard Politics

Inside first-in-the-world Sh320bn US, Kenya health deal

President Ruto witnessed the signing of the five-year agreement in Washington.

Nation News

Anti-Hamas militia in Gaza says leader killed

Abu Shabab's Popular Forces originally started operating in Gaza's southern Rafah governorate and was accused of aid looting.

Death toll rises to four as tensions escalate in Ksh.608B Kakamega gold dispute

Three other people who sustained gunshot wounds are admitted at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital in Kisumu, with two police officers who were attacked by goons in critical condition. Meanwhile, 63 peop...

US embassy reassures Kenyans on data safety, says Ksh.208B health deal is not a loan

According to the embassy, the framework is designed to support Kenya’s priority health programs while strengthening the long-term sustainability of the country’s health systems....

EXPLAINER: Did You Know You Can Sue Your Former Employer For Giving You Bad Professional Reviews?

The employee claimed that negative information about her had been disclosed to a potential employer without her consent while she was on probation, alleging that this unlawful sharing cost her a job opportunity.

19 Doctors in Garissa finally get Permanent and Pensionable Terms After County–KMPDU Talks

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah is expected to lead officials to visit Garissa later this month to follow up on the agreements. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Capital News

Garissa to hire more doctors, fast-track promotions in new pact with KMPDU

In a statement issued by KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, the union said the talks - held at the KMPDU offices in Nairobi - resulted in a “progressive and actionable work plan” aimed at reso...

US Clarifies Ksh 200B Health Deal with Kenya Amid Concerns Sensitive Patient Data Will be Shared

According to US envoy Burns, data to be shared in the agreement between the US and Kenya will be aggregated data and not personally identifiable data.

entertainment1d ago

Betty Bayo’s BFF Shiro Stuart raises alarm over whether her marraige to Tash was toxic

Betty Bayo’s close friend, Shiro Stuart, has sparked intense public debate after posting a cautionary message about staying in toxic marriages — a message shared just as the late singer’s family began raising concerns about what Betty may have silently endured before her de

Ghafla! (Entertainment)

entertainment1d ago

Chebet Ronoh reveals she survived assassination attempt

Content creator and dancer Chebet Ronoh has marked a deeply personal milestone, revealing that she has now gone more than five months without alcohol. Ronoh shared the update on social media with a graphic showing she had reached five months and four days of sobriety — a moment

Ghafla! (Entertainment)

Health PS Ouma Oluga says new Kenya-US deal is 'for best interests of our people’

Dr. Oluga, who led the Kenyan delegation throughout the negotiation process, described the pact as a landmark achievement that aligns seamlessly with Kenya’s ongoing health sector reforms....

KMTC students to access Helb loans next week, Kindiki announces

Move comes as the 80,000-health-worker shortage persists.

Nation News

Wetangula Compelled to Issue Update on Kenya Kwanza MP's Health Amid Death Rumours

The MP who serves in the Departmental Committee on Agriculture has been absent from parliament for some time now, prompting concerns from Kenyans.

Mbadi: Cash raised from Safaricom shares sale to fund infrastructure

The government’s planned sale of a 15 per cent stake of its shareholding in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya for Sh244.5 billion will help to raise money for critical infrastructure projects.

The Standard Business

US, Kenya sign Sh207bn health pact

The deal will move US funding from NGOs to the Kenyan government.

Nation News

tech1d ago

Genetec predicts top physical security trends for 2026

Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026.

Tech Arena

Govt Addresses Data Breach Claims in Latest Ksh 200B Kenya-US Health Deal

This comes hours after Ruto witnessed the signing of a health agreement, which will see the U.S. govt invest Ksh200 billion in Kenya’s health system.

entertainment1d ago

Nviiri The Storyteller Explains Why He Ditched His Smartphone For A ‘Mulika Mwizi’

Singer and songwriter Nviiri Sande, widely known as Nviiri the Storyteller, has publicly revealed his decision to abandon using smartphones as a deliberate strategy to protect his mental health and significantly reduce daily distractions. Speaking during a local podcast on Thursd

Ghafla! (Entertainment)

2d ago

City Hall imposes higher fees for traders, motorists

Nairobi MCAs approve five-year tariffs policy that will sharply raise charges.

Nation Counties

business2d ago

Liaison, RUPHA roll out framework to boost private hospitals’ role in UHC

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 - Liaison Group and the Rural Urban Private Hospitals Association (RUPHA) have unveiled a new transformation framework aimed at Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Capital Business

business2d ago

KenGen lifts dividend as profit climbs 54pc

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 - KenGen has increased its dividend following a strong financial year, with shareholders approving a payout of Sh0.90 per share at Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Capital Business

business2d ago

US commits Sh208bn to upgrade Kenya’s public health institutions

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 - Kenya and the United States have signed a historic Health Cooperation Framework making Kenya the first country to enter a Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Capital Business