Voi hotel to pay ex-watchman Sh1.2 million for unfair termination
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-07-05 18:31:58

Voi hotel to pay ex-watchman Sh1.2 million for unfair termination

Justice Nzei said the hotel's act of retiring Mr. Chengo before he reached the age of 55 was wrongful and therefore unfair.

Deadly paths and daunting challenges refugees face while fleeing their homes
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-07-05 16:08:28

Deadly paths and daunting challenges refugees face while fleeing their homes

Over a three-year data collection period, the report documents a troubling increase in people undertaking hazardous land journeys.

Kenyans urged to collect over 226,000 unclaimed documents at Huduma Centres
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-05 13:18:40

Kenyans urged to collect over 226,000 unclaimed documents at Huduma Centres

Huduma Kenya has also said the issuance of driver's licence biometrics will be available at select 15 Huduma Centres countrywide.

IEBC seeks Supreme Court's advisory on boundary delimitation without commissioners
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-05 11:30:28

IEBC seeks Supreme Court's advisory on boundary delimitation without commissioners

The electoral body sought an advisory opinion on whether it could undertake delimitation of boundaries exercise in the absence of the commissioners or the required quorum of commissioners

Cabinet finally approves Kenya-UAE trade pact
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-04 22:54:43

Cabinet finally approves Kenya-UAE trade pact

Ruto said in keeping with the aspirations of his administration, they approved the pact to increase and effect accessibility of Kenyan products to the UAE market.

Relief for 500 households in Isiolo as two boreholes are rehabilitated
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-04 22:18:57

Relief for 500 households in Isiolo as two boreholes are rehabilitated

A storage tank has also been installed at the Muchuro dispensary and floodlights to enable the residents to fetch water even at night.

Education Ministry introduces new system to streamline data access, policy-making
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-04 16:34:15

Education Ministry introduces new system to streamline data access, policy-making

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said the system will be a single source of truth and a one-stop shop for all information about learners and other critical aspects of education.

Protesters in Kilifi re-arrested despite court release orders
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-04 14:32:52

Protesters in Kilifi re-arrested despite court release orders

The group, consisting of approximately ten individuals, had initially appeared before the court on Wednesday to be charged,

Nairobi County hits record revenue of Sh12.8b since devolution
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-04 14:16:13

Nairobi County hits record revenue of Sh12.8b since devolution

According to data from City Hall, Sh12.8 billion is the highest achieved by City Hall since devolution.

Police deployed in anticipation of anti-govt protests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-04 11:17:27

Police deployed in anticipation of anti-govt protests

The protests are anticipated despite President William Ruto withdrawing the Finance Bill 2024 and inviting protesters for a dialogue. Ruto also held his first cabinet today since June 11, 2024. 

Uganda's first direct fuel import reaches Mombasa after deal with Kenya ended
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-04 10:14:00

Uganda's first direct fuel import reaches Mombasa after deal with Kenya ended

Last year, Uganda ended its deal with Kenya, which imported oil on behalf of its neighbouring country. President Yoweri Museveni, in a statement dated November 2023, accused Kenyan oil marketers and middlemen of charging exorbitant fees.

UN adopts July 7 as World Kiswahili Day
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-03 22:08:41

UN adopts July 7 as World Kiswahili Day

The resolution acknowledges the significant role of the Kiswahili language in fostering peace, unity, socio-economic development, and cultural diversity.

President Ruto’s daughter appointed Director of Foreign Service
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-03 20:52:14

President Ruto’s daughter appointed Director of Foreign Service

June Ruto's appointment first came to public attention in 2019 when then-Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma posted photos of her being received in Poland.

SRC halts salary increments for State officers amid economic pressures
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-03 19:04:15

SRC halts salary increments for State officers amid economic pressures

She, however, noted that review for other public officers at the lower level will continue taking into account the existing contractual agreements.

Nairobi Business Community blames police for looting during protests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-03 14:44:09

Nairobi Business Community blames police for looting during protests

Members of the Nairobi Business Community said their only option was to protect themselves, with Chairman Wilfred Kamau describing break-ins, thefts, and arson as despicable.

Lawmakers reject proposed salary increase citing economic struggles
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-03 13:31:52

Lawmakers reject proposed salary increase citing economic struggles

The proposal comes as protests take place countywide for President William Ruto to resign for reasons including funds wastage by his government, wanton corruption, and excessive taxation.

Azimio politicians directed to reject SRC’s proposed salary increment
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-03 13:17:54

Azimio politicians directed to reject SRC’s proposed salary increment

"The intention is to divert public attention from the real issues by purporting to adjust the salaries of senior state officers, members of parliament, members of county assemblies, and governors upwards at a time when the country's economy is not doing well," Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka claimed.

SRC announces salary increases for MPs and state officials, here are the changes
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-03 10:51:26

SRC announces salary increases for MPs and state officials, here are the changes

Only salaries for President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, who earn Sh1,443,750 and Sh1,227,188, respectively, will not be adjusted.

Bureaucratic barriers by armed groups jeopardise humanitarian aid in Sudan, UN agency
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-02 22:34:28

Bureaucratic barriers by armed groups jeopardise humanitarian aid in Sudan, UN agency

OCHA warns that the cumulative impact of these obstacles is causing delays and disruptions to planned humanitarian operations.

UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-02 21:52:22

UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda

The latest expansion of the UN response plan brings to seven the number of African countries taking in large numbers of Sudanese refugees.

Live Updates