The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has reaffirmed that the nationwide strike by all clinical officers, set to begin on Sunday, will proceed as planned. KUCO had previously issued a 14-day strike notice, which will expire on January 19, due to alleged discrimination by the Social Health Authority (SHA) …
Read More »Uhuru to Gen Zs: Fight for Your Rights
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has encouraged Generation Z to keep advocating for their rights, highlighting the growing influence of youth in Kenyan politics. Speaking at the funeral of his cousin, Kibathi Muigai, on Friday, Kenyatta emphasized that the younger generation represents the future of the nation’s political landscape. He urged …
Read More »Safaricom Appoints Edward Okaro as Independent Non-Executive Director
Safaricom has appointed Edward Okaro as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective January 15, 2025. The appointment was announced by Acting Company Secretary Linda Mesa on Thursday, following the resignation of Rose Ogega on November 29, 2024, who had served in the role since February 12, 2019. The Safaricom Board expressed …
Read More »Ichung’wah: MPs Won’t Impeach CSs Anymore
Kimani Ichung’wah, the National Assembly Majority Leader, has announced that Members of Parliament will no longer focus on impeaching Cabinet Secretaries. Instead, MPs will prioritize overseeing their work. Ichung’wah made this statement while addressing the House on Thursday, urging appointed officials who are uncomfortable with their roles in the government …
Read More »Kenya Wins Silver, Best Coach and Player Awards at Africa Baseball Championship
Kenya’s baseball team earned a silver medal, alongside the Best Coach and Best Player awards, at the Youth Africa Baseball Intercontinental Championship held at Western Cape Sports School in Cape Town, South Africa. Ranked 15th globally, Team Kenya triumphed over Tunisia and host nation South Africa—ranked 5th and 8th respectively—to …
Read More »Uhuru Allies Get Unanimous Approval in National Assembly
Allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta faced little opposition in the National Assembly, where lawmakers unanimously approved their nominations after vetting by the Committee on Appointments. ALSO READ: Lee Kinyanjui Declares Net Worth of Sh471 Million In a special session held yesterday, the National Assembly adopted the committee’s report, which recommended …
Read More »Mueke Calls for Multi-Sectoral Partnerships to Boost Pastoral Livestock Sector
Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has called for collaborative efforts across multiple sectors to tackle the challenges hindering growth in the pastoral livestock sector. He highlighted trade restrictions, poor infrastructure, and limited access to markets as major obstacles affecting this crucial sector, which supports the livelihoods of millions. Mueke …
Read More »Somalia Militias Releases Video of KDF Captured in El Adde Attack
By: Abdihakim Siyad The Alshabaab group in Somalia has released a video of what they termed as a Kenyan military officer captured during El Adde war which led to dozens of Kenyan soldiers killed and hundreds of others critically injured. In their Video shared, Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim, a Wajir-born Kenyan …
Read More »Gaza Ceasefire Deal Reached by Israel and Hamas
By:Abdihakim Siyad Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved …
Read More »Daniel Chapo Sworn in as President of Mozambique
Mozambique’s new president Daniel Chapo, of the ruling FRELIMO party, has been officially sworn in as president of Mozambique in a private ceremony held under tight security in Maputo. His inauguration follows months of unrest that left 300 people dead, according to election monitoring group Plataforma Decide. In his speech, …
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