Lighthouse Issue XXXIX - Saturday, September 20th 2025

In this week’s Lighthouse,

Ruto Unveils SHA Cover for 2.2mn Kenyans Unable to Afford Premiums

The head of state indicated that primary care under the Sh4.4 billion program will include consultations, blood pressure checks, weighing, sugar level tests, and malaria tests.

23 Hikers Embark on Mount Kenya Expedition to Raise Sh1 Million for Bongo Conservation

The hikers began their trek at the NaruMoru Gate, one of the main entry points to Mount Kenya National Park. Their goal is to raise Ksh1 million to support the Mount Kenya Bongo Conservation Sanctuary.

Parliament Blocked from Forwarding Constitution Amendment Bill to Ruto For Assent

In its ruling, the court observed that the risks identified in the impugned Bill were not idle arguments but raised weighty constitutional questions warranting judicial consideration.

JSC Promotes 117 Judicial Officers

In a statement by the Commission's Secretary Winfridah Mokaya, the promotions, ratified during meetings held on Thursday, September 11, and Monday, September 15, took effect immediately.

High stakes in Malawi as Chakwera, Mutharika declare presidential wins before official results

Commission chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja said nearly 98 per cent of results had been received but cautioned that premature declarations by political parties could create “a recipe for disaster.”

All Eyes on today’s Final for Chebet, Kipyegon

The trio of Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon and Agnes Ng'etich all punched their tickets to the women's 5,000m final set for Saturday.

Enjoy your reading!

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