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CAREER-JOBS

JUST IN: All Kenyans Must Meet the Following Requirements to Apply For These Jobs, Govt Declares

Photo Courtesy of Kenya's Head of State His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto. The Kenyan Government has released an evening powerful message to all Kenyan citizens inhabiting distinguished local and regional destinations. Addressing the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Kenyan Government has finally unravelled a set of requirements all Kenyan citizens must meet in order to apply for the newly institutionalized state jobs.

  13 hours ago ago
JUST IN: All Kenyans Must Meet the Following Requirements to Apply For These Jobs, Govt Declares

CAREER-JOBS

The Government Says That Kenyans Must Meet The Following Requirements To Apply For These Jobs

The Kenyan Government sent a strong message today to all Kenyans living in prestigious regions and towns. On Tuesday, 6 June 2023, the Kenyan Government announced the requirements that Kenyan residents must meet to apply for recently formalized state employment. The Government of Kenya has listed some of the positions for which Kenyans can apply for the next Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), including the positions of cartographers, security officials, drivers and senior construction engineers.

  12 hours ago ago
The Government Says That Kenyans Must Meet The Following Requirements To Apply For These Jobs

HEALTH

Bad News to Kenyans After Sources Reveal Why Some NHIF Cards Will Not be Useful From Wednesday

It has emerged that all NHIF Cards operating from rural areas in Kenya will not be functional from Wednesday, 31st of May 2023. According to sources, this is because over 350 rural hospitals will from reject National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) cards and instead demand that patients pay in cash, following the failure of the public insurer to disburse funds.

  8 days ago ago
Bad News to Kenyans After Sources Reveal Why Some NHIF Cards Will Not be Useful From Wednesday

POLITICS

Ledama Alleges The Top Government Official Who've Bought A Land Near His Farm

The narok County senator Ledama Ole Kina has revealed that there is a Kenya kwanza alliance government official whom after have gotten more money from deals from the government have bought a land near his farm. According to the ODM Senator, he has claimed that the government official who is now his neighbor in narok is a female civil servant.

  3 days ago ago
Ledama Alleges The Top Government Official Who've Bought A Land Near His Farm

HEALTH

Why Kenyans In Rural Areas Will Be Forced To Pay Cash To Access Medical Services Despite Paying NHIF

NHIF has been one of the most important Keny players in the health sector for years. This is because they help to provide Kenyans with Medical coverage at an affordable price. As a government agency, there are numerous Kenyans who depend on NHIF as they get to access medical services at affordable prices.

  6 days ago ago
Why Kenyans In Rural Areas Will Be Forced To Pay Cash To Access Medical Services Despite Paying NHIF

HEALTH

Bad News To NHIF Beneficiaries Living In Rural Areas As NHIF Fails To Do The Following

Those NHIF beneficiaries living in the rural areas will be required to pay cash so that they can access the health care after the National Health Insurance Fund failed to disburse fund to the hospitals. The Rural Private Hospital Association In Kenya has said that the NHIF failed to honour the agreement of disbursing the fund for the April June quarter.

  6 days ago ago
Bad News To NHIF Beneficiaries Living In Rural Areas As NHIF Fails To Do The Following

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Factors that affect agriculture development in Kenya

There are several factors that affect agricultural development in Kenya. Some of the key factors include: These factors are interconnected and addressing them requires a comprehensive and multi-dimensional approach involving the government, private sector, farmers' organizations, and other stakeholders. By addressing these challenges, Kenya can enhance its agricultural sector, improve food security, and boost rural livelihoods.

  5 days ago ago
Factors that affect agriculture development in Kenya

HEALTH

BREAKING NEWS: NHIF Cards to be Useless in Rural Kenya From Wednesday, Here is Why

Your National Health Insurance Fund card will be useless from Wednesday if you are in the rural Kenya, sources have revealed. According to sources, hospitals will not be accepting NHIF Cards from Wednesday after failure by the insurance to remit funds to the hospitals. The Rural Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (Rupha) says the NHIF Board has not remitted a single coin to the healthcare facilities in the April-June 2023 quarter making them unable to pay salaries as well as some layoffs.

  8 days ago ago
BREAKING NEWS: NHIF Cards to be Useless in Rural Kenya From Wednesday, Here is Why

POLITICS

President Ruto Alleges That Housing Project Will Lower Cost Of Living, Added That Land Is Present.

At the Small and Medium Enterprises, Cooperatives, and Revenue Expo held at Embu University, the principal guest was President William Ruto. Ruto utilized the forum to convey the reasons why his administration was so adamant about implementing the project to provide cheap homes. The president believes that the initiative will significantly contribute to the overall goal of lowering the cost of living throughout the nation.

  11 days ago ago
President Ruto Alleges That Housing Project Will Lower Cost Of Living, Added That Land Is Present.

POLITICS

Mathioya MP Reaffirms To Residents His Commitment To Offer Them 100% Electricity Connectivity

Electricity connectivity in Kenya stands at 65% in rural areas. While the government is attempting to increase this access to the power grid, many Kenyans are still grappling with lack of electricity especially in rural areas. Residents of Mathioya will soon solve this issue as their MP, Dr. Edwin Mugo is aggressively pushing for them to get connected.

  7 days ago ago
Mathioya MP Reaffirms To Residents His Commitment To Offer Them 100% Electricity Connectivity

OTHERS

"Stop This Rural Urban Migration And Focus On This" Ledama Advises The Government

In a recent post by Senator Ledama, it appears as if he is not happy with the housing levy tax. In his statement, the senator has done ahead to advise the government on what he believes is best for Kenyans. According to the senator, the government should stop the talks about the 3% housing levy as Kenya is a rich country with an abundance of land. He has urged the government to stop the rural-urban migration and instead focus on the development of counties. Even though it is not clear why the senator was asking

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HEALTH

Why NHIF cards will be useless in the following area from Wednesday

Rural hospitals in Kenya are facing a financial crisis as over 350 healthcare facilities have decided to reject National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) cards, demanding cash payments instead. This drastic measure comes after the NHIF failed to disburse funds to these hospitals, leaving them unable to pay salaries and leading to some layoffs.

  7 days ago ago
Why NHIF cards will be useless in the following area from Wednesday

HEALTH

Sources Reveal Why 350 Hospitals Will not be Accepting NHIF Cards From Wednesday

In a major development affecting the healthcare sector, over 350 rural hospitals across Kenya have announced their decision to reject National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) cards and demand cash payments from patients starting Wednesday. This decision comes in response to the failure of the NHIF to disburse funds, leaving these healthcare facilities in a dire financial situation.

  8 days ago ago
Sources Reveal Why 350 Hospitals Will not be Accepting NHIF Cards From Wednesday

HEALTH

NHIF Card to Lose Relevance in the Rural Areas Starting Tomorrow

Starting this Wednesday, more than 350 rural hospitals in Kenya will stop accepting National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) cards in favor of only accepting cash payments from patients. Due to the NHIF's failure to provide funding to these healthcare facilities, there will likely be considerable financial strain and job losses as a result of this decision.

  7 days ago ago
NHIF Card to Lose Relevance in the Rural Areas Starting Tomorrow

POLITICS

“Not Everyone Wants To Live In The City":Senator Ledama Olekina Opposes The 3%Levy Housing Fund

Title: Senator Olekina Opposes Controversial 3% Levy Housing Fund, Advocates for Rural Development. A new voice has emerged in the debate surrounding the controversial 3% levy housing fund in Kenya. Ledama Olekina, a senator, has expressed his opposition to the proposed bill and called for a shift in focus towards developing rural areas instead of promoting urban migration.

  7 days ago ago
“Not Everyone Wants To Live In The City

HEALTH

Reason NHIF Card Will Not Be Useful In Rural Areas From Tomorrow

More than 350 rural hospitals in Kenya are set to reject National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) cards starting this Wednesday, opting to demand cash payments from patients instead. This decision comes in light of the NHIF's failure to disburse funds to these healthcare facilities, leading to significant financial strain and potential layoffs.

  7 days ago ago
Reason NHIF Card Will Not Be Useful In Rural Areas From Tomorrow

POLITICS

Senator Olekina opposes controversial 3% levy housing fund and supports rural development

Title: Senator Olekina Supports Rural Development and Opposes the Controversial 3% Levy Housing Fund In the discussion around Kenya's contentious 3% levy housing fund, a fresh voice has been heard. Senator Ledama Olekina expressed his opposition to the proposed legislation and demanded that the emphasis be shifted from encouraging urban migration to the development of rural communities.

  7 days ago ago
Senator Olekina opposes controversial 3% levy housing fund and supports rural development

HEALTH

Kenyans Disappointed After Sources Explain Why Some NHIF Cards Won't Work Starting From Wednesday.

It has been revealed that starting on May 31, 2023, all NHIF Cards used in Kenya's rural communities will be inoperable. This is due to the fact that over 350 rural hospitals will no longer accept National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) cards and will instead require customers to pay in cash as a result of the public insurer's failure to distribute payments, according to sources.

  7 days ago ago
Kenyans Disappointed After Sources Explain Why Some NHIF Cards Won't Work Starting From Wednesday.

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Little However Most Beneficial Business Ideas That Individuals Will quite often Disregard

Are you looking to start a small business in Kenya with 3k? If so, you’re in luck—there are plenty of options available. Here are a few ideas you can get started on: Snack Vending Business You can start a snack vending business with as little as 3K and it doesn’t require much time or effort.

  14 days ago ago
Little However Most Beneficial Business Ideas That Individuals Will quite often Disregard

SOCIETY

Six Suspects Arrested At Ekaterra Tea Farm Over Vandalism

Authorities in Kericho have arrested six more suspects over the recent vandalism at Ekaterra tea farm in the region. This brings the total number of suspects in custody to 52, as police continue their investigations into the incident. The Ekaterra tea farm, which is located in Kericho, is one of the largest tea plantations in the world and has been a major source of livelihood for thousands of people in the region.

  12 days ago ago
Six Suspects Arrested At Ekaterra Tea Farm Over Vandalism