President William Ruto has announced the removal of all taxes on pension and gratuity payments during the Labour Day celebrations held in the capital, Nairobi. Ruto says the proposal contained in the finance bill before the national assembly seeks to…
April 29 – United Nations experts have urged Pakistan to end serious human rights violations in Balochistan, raising alarm over enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture, and sweeping restrictions on civil liberties in the restive region. In a joint statement issued…
KISUMU, Kenya May 1 – Kasipul Constituency in Homa Bay County has been thrown into mourning—and controversy—following the assassination of its MP, Charles Ong’ondo Were, in a brazen shooting in Nairobi. Were, serving his second term under the Orange Democratic…
NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has condemned the rising sexual harassment cases in the workplaces. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, Mutua emphasized the need for safe, respectful, and inclusive work environments, particularly for women, who…
NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has sparked a fresh online storm after urging President William Ruto to regulate social media in Kenya, citing China as an example. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens—attended…
Kenya has reaffirmed its position as a continental climate leader with the submission of its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), outlining a bold vision for a climate-resilient and low-carbon future…
NAIROBI, Kenya May 1 – The 60th Labour Day celebrations are underway at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, drawing hundreds of Kenyans and top leaders, including President William Ruto. The event marks a dual milestone—Labour Day and the Diamond Jubilee of…
BEIJING, China, May 1 – Developing countries have been urged to prioritise investment in sovereign cloud solutions to strengthen data security and retain control over their digital infrastructure. Speaking during a lecture to delegates attending a training on Artificial Intelligence…
Israel’s war in Gaza grinds on, but opposition is growing. In recent weeks, thousands of Israeli reservists – from all branches of the military – have signed letters demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government stop the fighting and concentrate…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 – The National Police Service says preliminary investigations indicate that the fatal shooting of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was a planned and well-executed attack. A statement from the Office of the Inspector General…