NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 - The National Hospital Insurance Fund board in partnership with county governments has rolled out a comprehensive service delivery system by increasing the number of service outlets across the country. NHIF board chairman Mohamud
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Trials begin for Nairobi parking e-pay
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25- The pilot project for the cashless payment of parking fees in Nairobi was launched on Haile Selassie Avenue on Monday. Jambopay Chief Executive Officer, Danson Muchemi says the five-day exercise will see motorists pay for their
Railway project to employ 30,000 Kenyans
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 18- More than 2,400 Kenyans have already been hired for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Assistant President of China Communications and Construction Company Wen Gang says they also intend to sub-contract about
Better infrastructure to boost dairy production
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 - Faster development in the dairy sector has been hampered by inconsistent milk production, quality and low consumption of dairy products in the last eight years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. And now an industry player
Online advertising to save Kenya Sh3bn annually
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 -The government aims to cut down advertising costs from Sh4 billion per year to Sh1 billion following the state directive on online advertising. ICT Director of Public Communication, Mary Ombara says government advertising has
Health tourism an untapped resource
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3 - Private practitioners in the health sector are urging the government to identify medical tourism as a national industry, viewing it as a rapidly growing practice to generate revenue. Pathway International Chief Executive Officer
60pc of Kenyans at risk from fuel based lighting
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 2 - Statistics indicate that over 60 percent of Kenyans do not have access to electricity from the national grid, and majority of homes rely on fuel based lighting that has been proven to be hazardous. Speaking at a sensitising campaign
Tenders worth Sh50bn in the offing – Waiguru
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 30 - The Ministry of Devolution and Planning intends to release tenders worth Sh50 billion in the next coming year to empower the youth and women in the country. Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Planning Anne Waiguru is encouraging
Employers want NSSF Act suspended pending rules
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18 - The Federation of Kenyan Employers is calling for the suspension of the new National Social Security Fund Act until the rules and regulations as per the Act are gazetted. FKE Chairman Linus Gitahi says the envisaged changes do
FKE demands decisive action on insecurity
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18 - The Federation of Kenya Employers is urging the government to respond to the increasing incidents of insecurity with firm action which in return will reassure the country that the government has the ability to intercept and avert
