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Teachers in six North Rift counties threaten strike over healthcare disruption
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The standoff stems from new restrictions imposed by their insurance provider, Minet, which has significantly reduced the number of healthcare faciliti...

Trump says US forces eliminated IS terrorists hiding in caves in Somalia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The US has periodically conducted airstrikes in Somalia under both Republican and Democratic administrations.

Traffic chaos in Nairobi CBD resolved after meeting between matatu operators, hawkers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The protest was sparked by a decision made by the county government to move hawkers to the backstreets, displacing the matatus that rely on the main t...

TUK lecturers, staff strike over unpaid salaries
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 24, 2025

The dons declared their frustration with the government and the university's administration over several issues including unpaid salaries dating back...

Hope for students and workers of troubled Moi University as new council takes charge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed on Wednesday that medical students will graduate in March this year.

Strike looms at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital as doctors issue notice over unresolved grievances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

KMPDU also raised concerns about the hospital’s failure to promote senior doctors and its neglect to register the 2021-2025 CBA.

Lamu, Kwale among counties where clinical officers’ strike continues despite 21-day suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

The union said it remains hopeful that the suspension period will allow for further discussions to resolve the outstanding concerns.

46,000 JSS teachers demand compensation for time served as interns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The teachers are expressing frustration over being excluded from union activities, which they believe has hindered their ability to have their grievan...

Clinical officers accuse government of discrimination, unfulfilled promises as strike begins
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The clinical officers union says that despite staging over 100 strikes since the advent of devolution, most of their demands have not been met.

Moi University Council gets new leadership as state moves to resolve crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

Prof. Midamba, who had previously served as Vice-Chancellor at KCA University for over a decade, will serve a three-year term as Chairperson.

Workers at Moi University receive long-awaited salary arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The payment covers arrears for October, November, and December, and was disbursed on Tuesday evening.

Interior CS Murkomen to challenge court ruling holding police IG liable for junior officers’ actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The ruling centred around a decision made by former IG Koome to suspend the rights of KMPDU members to strike.

Unions warn of shutdown as Technical University of Kenya workers demand December pay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The Unions decried that the delayed salaries have compounded financial challenges for TUK workers, with unions pointing to the non-remittance of statu...

Moi University workers resume strike after government fails to honour return-to-work agreement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

The unions have directed their members to stay away from work until further instructions are issued.

Nationwide strike looms as nurses, clinical officers demand action from govt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The key issue driving the strike is the government's failure to convert contract nurses to permanent positions, as stipulated in the Collective Bargai...

Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

From classrooms to the streets: Inside a tough and turbulent year for Kenyan teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

From primary schools to universities, the year was punctuated by multiple strikes that disrupted learning and exposed deep-seated issues.

Kenya’s 2024 academic year marred by multiple crises
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 27, 2024

A primary challenge was the delayed release of capitation funds, which is critical for the operation of public schools.

Pope Francis calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli minister's criticism
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

The pope is usually careful about taking sides in conflicts, but he has recently been more outspoken about Israel's military campaign against Hamas.

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