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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) …

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 …

A one-match suspension for a red card in the FA Cup win against Arsenal means the full-back is unavailable. This marks the first United game Dalot has missed all season, presenting manager Ruben Amorim with a selection dilemma at left wing-back, where the Portuguese defender has recently played. Several options …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The National Assembly has officially approved Sammy Chepkwony as the new Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The approval came during a special sitting held on Thursday morning. Alongside Chepkwony, MPs also approved the appointment of six other members to the SRC. These include Martin Kizito Ong’onyi, nominated …

Tanzania has rejected reports of a Marburg outbreak in its Kagera region. On Wednesday, Health Minister Jenista Mhagama stated that all tests conducted as of January 15 were negative. This follows a World Health Organization (WHO) warning to Kenya and five other neighboring countries about the Marburg virus after reports …

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Jackson Murugara as the Coadjutor Bishop of Meru. A coadjutor bishop assists the diocesan bishop in overseeing the diocese. Fr. Murugara is a member of the Consolata Missionaries. Prior to his appointment, he served at the Consolata Shrine in Westlands, Nairobi. The Catholic Church officially …