Top 5 Today: DP Kindiki Defends SHA, Promises Reforms and Other Stories
Saturday, February 1, 2025,
Deputy President Kindiki Kithure was in Embu County yesterday for the launch of the Strategic Plan 2024-2027. During the meeting, the VP acknowledged challenges with the new social health scheme, Social Health Authority (SHA), noting that the state will evaluate the Means Testing Tool to ensure it accommodates everyone.
The DP reinforced government’s promise to enhance efficiency on the scheme after numerous complaints of unreliability. A section of MPs had also joined the chorus citing failures of the health scheme.
“So far, 18.5M Kenyans have been enrolled up from 9M citizens who were registered under the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
“To address administrative challenges identified in the rollout of Taifa Care Programme, the Government will evaluate the Means Testing Tool to accommodate all Kenyans, including boda boda riders. We encourage Boda Boda riders to join Saccos to access affordable credit and embrace the saving culture..” said Kindiki.
Students Sent Home Following School Fire at Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High Die in a Road Accident
6 people have been confirmed dead, in a tragic road accident along Wundayi-Mwatate Road in Taita Taveta County. The 6, include 4 students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School, who had been sent home following a series of fires at the school.
The bus which was also ferrying other passengers, suffered brake failure before crashing in Josa area, a renowned black spot.
The cause of the fires is still under investigation, though early speculation points to electrical faults possibly caused by heavy rains in the area.
The first fire at the school occurred on Thursday night, destroying a dorm and personal belongings of hundreds of students. Another incident occured on Saturday just days after, forcing the administration to close the school indefinitely.
Former Finance CS, Henry Rotich, Seeking KSh 3B Compensation From Government
Former National Treasury CS Henry Rotich has filed a KSh. 3B compensation suit from the government. In the suit, Rotich cites the Attorney General (AG), the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Rotich claims that the government, in 2019, ruined his life over the KSh 63B Arror and Kimwarer dams scandal. In the court’s papers, Rotich’s health was severely affected, ruined his family’s reputation and destroyed his employment prospects.
The former CS was charged alongside Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kimani Thugge, who later became a state witness. Rotich was acquitted with 8 others after Justice Esther Nyutu ruled that the prosecution had presented insufficient evidence against them.
The taxpayer lost more than KSh. 19B, in advance payments and unnecessary debt insurance. Prosecutors said the funds were shared out in accounts belonging to the Italian conspirator firms and their agents.
Trumpeter MacKinley Musembi Attempts a Guinness World Record
Mac started playing with brass instruments when he was in the Salvation Army Church, together with his family.
When he finished high school, he was called to Moi University to study Language and Literary Studies, he did all sorts of menial jobs including playing at Margaret Wanjiru’s church. He was given 15K after 3 months of playing after pleading with her.
The founder of Nairobi Horns Projects (NHP), attempted the longest continuous trumpet performance on Friday, January 31, 2025. The performance was at Nairobi’s Geco Café, with the performance concluding on Saturday, February 1, at 10:00 PM.
His endeavor was inspired by marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, reflecting Mutsembi’s desire to push creative boundaries and inspire others. The marathon was divided into six sets, featuring a diverse lineup of musicians and bands accompanying him through genres like jazz, afro-jazz, R&B, pop, soul, and jazz fusion.
As of the latest updates, Mutsembi was progressing well in his attempt. A video posted during the event showed him halfway through the 24-hour marathon at Geco Café. We await the official confirmation from Guinness World Records.
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