NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Executive Committee has endorsed Francis Atwoli for another term as Secretary-General, extending his 24-year grip on the union.
Leading human rights organisations have renewed calls for investigations into the killing of protesters by Kenya’s security forces during demonstrations against a rise in taxes last June. It follows a BBC Africa Eye investigation, exposing members of the security forces…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 — Women Representatives from all 47 counties have voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to slash Sh500 million from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), calling the move unjust and a direct threat to…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – President William Ruto’s recent state visit to China has been hailed as a major milestone in Kenya-China relations, after the signing of agreements that are expected to accelerate infrastructure development, trade and investment in Kenya.…
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has dismissed claims made by Sudan’s SAF administration, shifting blame to Kenya for the tragic and ongoing conflict that has afflicted the country for over two years. In a statement, the Ministry described…
KISII, Kenya, Apr 29 – The Single-Use Plastic(SUP) Bill which has made its way in the corridors of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) could bring a wave of change in the East Africa member states since the bill seeks…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – Forty-one counties remain in breach of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act requirement that restricts spending on personnel emoluments to 35 per cent of revenues, a new analysis has revealed. In its Second Quarter Wage…
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 29 – Opposition leaders have condemned what they termed as ‘state-sanctioned violence and creeping authoritarianism’ under President William Ruto’s administration, following the killing of five people during a land dispute in Kilgoris, Transmara West. In a joint…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has joined the opposition outfits leaders for talks in what has been perceived as initial steps to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections. This is the…
NAIROBI, Apr 29 – Kenya has dismissed a diplomatic note circulated by Sudan’s SAF-led administration blaming Nairobi for exacerbating the ongoing conflict in Sudan, calling the accusations a “baseless tirade.” In a strongly worded press statement issued on Tuesday, the…