On the radar: John Matara, suspect in socialite Wahu murder to be arraigned

Health unions invited to submit views on Social Health Insurance regulations.

The Ministry of Health has invited health unions to submit their views on the Social Health Insurance Regulations.

The doctors, nurses, clinical officers, lab technologists and other unions in the health sector will be required to nominate three people who will submit their views on the regulations.

The government plans to launch the new Social Health Insurance Fund in March of this year.

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has said her ministry was only awaiting approval for the Act's regulations, after which a due process would be followed to ensure that registration of individuals begins in March, followed by contributions in the same month.

Suspect in Starlet Wahu murder to be arraigned in court

John Matara the main suspect in the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu to be arraigned in court this morning after police had sought seven days to probe the matter.

Wahu was found murdered in an Airbnb in South B, Nairobi. Her body was discovered in the Airbnb where she had checked in with a man believed to be her boyfriend.

A post-mortem examination revealed she had been strangled, and a deep-cut wound on her thigh had severed a vein, leading to a substantial loss of blood that ultimately claimed her life.

Judges' car grants case starts

A case challenging the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's (SRC's) decision to scrap car allowance for judges to be heard.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has tasked Justices Chacha Mwita, Lawrence Mugambi and Patricia Nyaundi to handle the petition filed in court by Peter Gachuiri (petitioner).

Judges have been enjoying taxable car allowances until 2021 when it was scrapped by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

SRC said judges are already enjoying comfortable lifestyles by being entitled to official transport which is chauffeur-driven as part of their benefits package and the car grant would amount to double compensation from taxpayers' money.

Ruto to tour Kakamega in second-day visit to western

President William Ruto will be in Kakamega County today on his second-day tour of western Kenya.

On Thursday, Ruto traversed the four subcounties of Bungoma North, Webuye East and West and Bungoma South.

The visit came only five months since his last visit to Bungoma County

Gachagua to attend a fundraiser in Isiolo

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to attend a fundraiser at Isiolo Girls High School. He will accompanied by Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan among other leaders.

Matatu owners hold a national governing council

Matatu Owners Association (MOA) to hold its national governing council meeting. DP Gachagua is expected to grace the event which will also see the entire leadership from across the counties attend the meeting at noon.

CS Kuria to address media on planned NYS recruitment

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria to address the press on the planned recruitment of NYS servicemen and women set to start Monday.

President William Ruto has assured that the upcoming recruitment process will be conducted fairly and without any undue influence.

Ruto has emphasised that the selection of NYS recruits would be free from bribery and that his administration will remain steadfast in the fight against corruption.

Senator Karanja's press conference on War Memorial Hospital.

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja will address a press briefing at Parliament Buildings.

The event aims to explain the standoff at the War Memorial Hospital and the role of Governor Susan Kihika in the squabbles.

Karanja is pushing for the impeachment of Kihika over what she says is mismanagement of the health sector stemming from the War Memorial Hospital takeover.