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Committee Raises Concern Over Low SHA Premium Payments Despite 30 Million Registrations
The National Assembly Health Committee has raised concerns over a major communication gap in the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that although about 30 million Kenyans have registered under the scheme, only around five million have paid the required premiums and are therefore eligible for inpatient services. The issue emerged during a [...] The post Committee Raises Concern Over Low SHA Premium Payments Despite 30 Million Registrations appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Tahmeed grounds bus after passengers report bedbugs
Tahmeed has grounded one of its buses after passengers reported finding bedbugs on the seats. The bus company acknowledged the incident involving bus registration number KCR 615, following a video circulating online showing what appeared to be bedbugs inside the vehicle. In a notice to customers, Tahmeed said it had identified the bus and taken [...] The post Tahmeed grounds bus after passengers report bedbugs appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Teun Koopmeiners Siblings: Get to Know Peer Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners is a Dutch professional footballer born on 28 February 1998 in Castricum, North Holland, Netherlands. He primarily operates as a midfielder, capable of playing in defensive, central, or more advanced roles, and has occasionally filled in at centre-back. Known for his leadership, technical ability, set-piece expertise, and goal-scoring threat from midfield, he currently [...] The post Teun Koopmeiners Siblings: Get to Know Peer Koopmeiners appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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10 Questions for an SEO Agency in Singapore Before Hiring Them
Choosing a digital marketing partner in Singapore is often a confusing jungle, full of flashy sales pitches and over-hyped promises. Unfortunately, many business owners fall into the trap of purchasing generic packages that promise first-page rankings or instant traffic spikes, only to discover months later that these clicks never converted into real sales or qualified [...] The post 10 Questions for an SEO Agency in Singapore Before Hiring Them appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Businesses Petition National Assembly for Nationwide Public Participation on Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill
Businesses under the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) have petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, describing the current engagement process as inadequate and exclusionary. The businesses presented signed petitions to the National Assembly on behalf of Kenyans from various constituencies who are [...] The post Businesses Petition National Assembly for Nationwide Public Participation on Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Former CJ Maraga gives Ruto seven days to release Police Reform Taskforce Report
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto seven days to release and publish the full Police Reform Taskforce Report, warning that he will make the document public if the President fails to do so. In a letter dated August 18, 2026, and seen by Kahawa Tungu, Maraga questioned the continued withholding of [...] The post Former CJ Maraga gives Ruto seven days to release Police Reform Taskforce Report appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Joan García Siblings: Getting to Know Lluís García
Joan García Pons is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. Born on 4 May 2001 in Sallent de Llobregat, a modest town of around 7,000 inhabitants in the Bages region of Catalonia, about an hour north of Barcelona, he stands 1.93 [...] The post Joan García Siblings: Getting to Know Lluís García appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Quinten Timber Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Football Player
Quinten Ryan Crispito Timber is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille and the Netherlands national team. Born on 17 June 2001 in Utrecht, he is of Curaçaoan descent through both parents. The family adopted their mother's surname, Timber, rather than their father's name, Maduro. Known [...] The post Quinten Timber Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Football Player appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KSA announces mass recruitment
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced a mass recruitment drive, opening up several job opportunities across technical, administrative and support functions. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the agency invited qualified Kenyans to apply for various positions as it seeks to strengthen its workforce. Among the positions advertised are Principal Officer, [...] The post KSA announces mass recruitment appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado asked the High Court to consider a lenient sentence, including a non-custodial term, following his conviction for the murder of Sharon Otieno. In a pre-sentence social inquiry report tabled before the court Tuesday, Obado cited his age, health condition, and the lengthy period it took to conclude the case as [...] The post Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Sharon Otieno family seeks compensation after eight-year court battle in Obado murder trial
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno asked the High Court to consider compensation. The family said her murder and the eight-year court battle have left them emotionally traumatised and financially depleted. In a victim impact statement contained in a probation report filed ahead of sentencing, the family said it had been forced [...] The post Sharon Otieno family seeks compensation after eight-year court battle in Obado murder trial appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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EPRA advertises Director General position
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has advertised the position of Director General as it seeks to recruit a new head to lead the energy sector regulator. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, EPRA said the successful candidate would provide strategic leadership and direction in line with the Authority's strategic plan. [...] The post EPRA advertises Director General position appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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Govt Opens Applications for Presidential Digital Talent Program Cohort XI
The government has opened applications for the 11th cohort of the Presidential Digital Talent Program (PDTP), targeting young university graduates seeking to build careers in information and communications technology. The ICT Authority, in a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, invited qualified recent graduates to apply for the 12-month internship programme, which will provide [...] The post Govt Opens Applications for Presidential Digital Talent Program Cohort XI appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KNH, KUTRRH advertise job opportunities; here's how to apply
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) have advertised several job opportunities for qualified professionals. KNH job vacancies In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KNH announced vacancies for specialist medical positions. The hospital is seeking to recruit a Chief Medical Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology, as [...] The post KNH, KUTRRH advertise job opportunities; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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PCPB advertise three senior positions; here's how to apply
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has advertised three senior positions as it seeks to strengthen its leadership team. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the board said it was seeking to recruit a Director, Corporate Services; Deputy Director, Internal Audit; and Deputy Director, Legal Services. PCPB said interested candidates can access [...] The post PCPB advertise three senior positions; here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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KNEC advertises senior positions, here's how to apply
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has advertised three senior positions as it seeks to strengthen its leadership and operations. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KNEC said it was seeking to recruit a Director of Assessments Administration, Director of Research, Quality Assurance and Planning, and Deputy Director of Finance and Accounts. [...] The post KNEC advertises senior positions, here's how to apply appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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