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NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 3 – President William Ruto has now directed the Health and Education Ministries to enroll all students in the Taifa Care Program under the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC). Speaking in Kabuchai Bungoma on Friday, Ruto said the program will include all children in Primary, secondary and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. “We want all our children to be part of the program. That is the reason I am urging parents to ensure that they register them in Taifa care because previously the program only included secondary students under Edu afya,” he stated. Ruto noted that the Program will offer solutions needed to address various health challenges facing the sector. He affirmed that the government is dedicated to implementing UHC for the Nation’s comprehensive medical care plan and

A looming rally to support Malaysia’s jailed former prime minister Najib Razak has reignited simmering political tensions, prompting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to urge citizens to heed a stern reminder from the palace that pardon power lies solely with the king. Najib, 71, has taken the Malaysian government to court, accusing it of hiding a decree by Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia’s former king, granting him the right to serve the remainder of his prison sentence for corruption linked to the 1MDB scandal at home. This is after the king had already slashed his twelve-year sentence in half and reduced his 210 million ringgit (US$47 million) fine to 50 million ringgit. The claim was dismissed as hearsay by the Kuala Lumpur high court in November, but Najib is appealing against the matter

The MK Party’s Moses Mabhida region has rubbished claims that it organised a protest outside party leader Jacob Zuma’s home in Nkandla on Thursday. Social media claims suggested a group of party members outside Zuma’s home were protesting against disciplinary letters issued to the former provincial leadership. On Wednesday, Zuma and his national high command suspended three members of the KwaZulu-Natal legislature — Thobani Zuma, Sfiso Zuma and chief whip Kwazi Mbanjwa — for alleged irregularities and transgressions of the party’s constitution. The Moses Mabhida region called these allegations “false”. “The presupposition is not correct,” it said. “The leadership from Moses Mabhida region believe those letters should have been submitted directly to the individuals (not on social media) and therefore there is no way they could have entangled themselves in

Ahead of the swearing-in of the President elect, Mr John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday, January 7. 2025, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outlined a series of activities to mark the event. The activities that are scheduled to take place from Saturday, January 4, 2025, to Sunday, January 12, 2025 include victory celebration across all constituencies, a victory walk in Accra, and a Ghana victory concert to be held at the forecourt of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Other are the Presidential Inauguration of Mr Mahama at the Independence Square, a national Muslim prayers to be held at the National Mosque, Kanda, and all mosques across the country as well as a National Thanksgiving Service to be held at the Independence Square on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The planned

DEVELOPING STORY, Yoon’s security team blocking investigators from executing arrest warrant, local media says. South Korean authorities are locked in a standoff with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s security team after arriving at the impeached leader’s residence to execute an arrest warrant over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Dozens of police and anticorruption investigators arrived at Yoon’s compound in Seoul early on Friday morning to detain the embattled leader only to be blocked by the Presidential Security Service (PSS). PSS chief Park Jong-joon denied entry to investigators after citing restrictions on secured areas, the state-funded Yonhap News Agency reported, citing anonymous police sources. “[Corruption Investigation Office] prosecutors and investigators are in a standoff with the Presidential Security Service in front of the residence after moving past the first and second barriers,”

Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty. South Korea’s legislature is set to vote on the impeachment of its acting president as ongoing turmoil in Asia’s fourth-largest economy sent the won plunging to levels not seen since the 2007-2009 global financial crisis. The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) is pushing to impeach Han Duck-soo, the prime minister, in a vote at the National Assembly on Friday after accusing the acting president of being complicit in an attempted insurrection by suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol. The DP, which holds 170 seats in the 300-member legislature, submitted the impeachment motion on Thursday after Han refused to fill three judicial vacancies on the court set to adjudicate Yoon’s impeachment trial following his short-lived declaration of

With the surge in actions that stretch the boundaries of our cherished freedoms, from derogatory name-calling to the dissemination of AI-generated images depicting the president in a casket, the line between constructive criticism and outright disrespect has become increasingly blurred. A session ongoing in the National Assembly. Photo: National Assembly.Source: Twitter Such actions not only undermine the dignity of the presidency but also erode the respect integral to our national ethos. The abduction, reportedly in connection with posting AI-generated images of President William Ruto, has intensified public concern over the balance between freedom of expression and respect for leadership. While the Bill of Rights enshrined in our Constitution grants us freedoms that are the envy of many, it is imperative to recognize that these rights come with inherent responsibilities. The

Narc Kenya Martha Karua. [Standard] Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has told President William Ruto to manage his anger and stop using bad language towards Kenyans demanding accountability. She said Ruto’s rage, laden with insults, will not cow Kenyans from asking tough questions about poor economic policies and runaway graft. Speaking in Ikolomani constituency, Kakamega County, Karua said President Ruto should focus on delivering what Kenyans are demanding and stop calling Kenyans bad names. “We want to tell Ruto and his government to stop getting angry at Kenyans and instead work on what the people are demanding of him to do,” said Karua. She added, “Ruto should contain his anger. The language he is using is inappropriate and not presidential; it does not bring harmony. People know what they want

William Kabogo said he is ready to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy The former Kiambu governor pledged to directly engage with Kenyans, travelling across the country to monitor the implementation of key projects Kabogo called on all Kenyans to support the Kenya Kwanza Alliance government’s development agenda Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya. Nairobi—William Kabogo, the former Kiambu Governor and nominee for Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, has committed to delivering fair and equitable services to all Kenyans. Former Kiambu governor William Kabogo was recently nominated to the Cabinet. Photo: William Kabogo.Source: UGC What did William Kabogo pledge to Kenyans? Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Kabogo emphasised

The Anti-Corruption Preparatory Team established by President-elect John Dramani Mahama has introduced new platforms to encourage public reporting of corruption.  Dubbed Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), the initiative aims to combat corruption and state capture as part of the incoming administration’s efforts to promote accountability.   Reporting channels   A press statement by the Mahama Transition Team, spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the launch of interactive and secure platforms for citizens to report suspected acts of corruption.   “Members of the public wishing to share any information on suspected acts of corruption can reach the team on the toll-free number 0800 900 111, its website, www.oralgh.org, or via email through [email protected],” the statement outlined.   The public was further assured that “information sent to the team will be handled expeditiously

Bangladesh’s caretaker government’s vow to hold fresh elections as early as next year or early 2026 faces a severe test amid rising unrest and expert warnings that a depleted and demoralised police force may struggle to restore order. The country’s interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, said on Monday that the voting schedule will depend on electoral reforms, political consensus, and an accurate voters’ list. Opposition parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of two dominant parties in the country alongside the Awami League, have called for elections to be held as soon as possible. Analysts say conducting a credible poll will require stabilising the country’s security landscape, which has been marred by attacks on minorities. Recent incidents, such as the detention of a Hindu priest and reports of

Despite having stepped down as Indonesia ’s president, Joko Widodo continues to cast a large shadow over the country’s political arena as speculation mounts about his future including the possibility of him forming a party. After handing the presidency to his successor Prabowo Subianto in October, Widodo returned to his hometown of Solo, seemingly ready to take a break from politics. However, ahead of regional elections in November, Widodo re-emerged and actively campaigned for candidates linked to Prabowo’s grand Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM). In Central Java, Widodo was photographed riding a white, open-cabin jeep, joining a parade for Ahmad Luthfi, his preferred candidate who won the race to become the province’s governor. The ex-president reportedly distributed election T-shirts, including one that listed his achievements as a leader, to thousands of

The newly elected leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters was elected unopposed at the Nasrec Expo Centre on Saturday. Julius Malema was re-elected president and Godrich Gardee was elected as deputy president replacing Floyd Shivambu. Malema’s re-election means this will be his third term as the party’s leader and he is the only president the EFF has ever had. Voting did not take place and the results were announced immediately because all those nominated, ran unopposed.  Shivambu resigned in August to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party as the national organiser. He has since been appointed as the party’s secretary-general. This is the position that many EFF members wanted EFF head of political education, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, to fill within the party but the move collapsed before it could reach

Backlash has been building in the United States following a news report that links one of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed cabinet members to an effort to revoke approval for the polio vaccine. On Saturday, The Associated Press news agency published a statement from a spokesperson for Robert F Kennedy Jr, whom Trump has nominated to lead the Health and Human Services Department. In the statement, Kennedy’s camp attempted to distance the nominee from a New York Times report that his lawyer Aaron Siri had petitioned to suspend approval for the life-saving vaccine. “Mr Kennedy believes the Polio Vaccine should be available to the public and thoroughly and properly studied,” Katie Miller, Kennedy’s spokesperson, said. But The New York Times article has raised alarm about Kennedy’s nomination to Health and Human