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KUPPET threatens nationwide strike if CBA talks fail to kick off in seven days
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

The union has warned that the employer's failure to initiate talks within the stipulated period could trigger a nationwide teachers’ strike and other...

Moi University to sell German Shepherd dogs at Sh40,000, donkeys, bulls in fresh bid to ease cash crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The dogs, namely Tommy (female), Jimmy, Bella, and Bingo (all male), have been listed among the surplus items to be auctioned.

Somali nationals in Iran consider leaving the country amid rising tensions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 18, 2025

Due to the uncertain security situation, members of the Somali community recently met to evaluate their options. According to Ahmed, the meeting focus...

21 Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, warn of rising regional instability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

They denounced the strikes as violations of international law and the United Nations Charter, stressing the importance of respecting national sovereig...

Iran warns of escalation as Israel strikes gas facility, crossing ‘red line’
DW News  |  Jun 15, 2025

US President Donald Trump threatened to react with "the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces" should Iran attack any US target.

Security Council meets in emergency session over Iran-Israel conflict, amid strikes and counterstrikes
UN News  |  Jun 14, 2025

Overnight from Thursday into Friday, Israeli military strikes targeted nuclear facilities across Iran, including the Natanz enrichment site. Media rep...

US-Iran nuclear dialogue 'meaningless' after Israel's strikes, Tehran says
DW News  |  Jun 14, 2025

However, Baghaei stopped short of saying that the next round of talks, set to be held on Sunday in Oman, was cancelled, according to the Mizan news ag...

Moi University staff cry foul over job cuts and unpaid deductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Kenya University Staff Union, Moi University Chapter, said staff were being declared redundant without dialogue, only for their roles to be outsourced...

Saudi Arabia, Oman condemn Israeli 'aggression' against Iran
DW News  |  Jun 13, 2025

Riyadh, which restored ties with Tehran two years ago, denounced the attacks as "blatant Israeli aggressions" undermining Iran's sovereignty, accordin...

KMPDU blames counties for ongoing health strikes, cites failure to honour agreements
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 04, 2025

KMPDU's Atellah said the ongoing strikes stem from a lack of commitment by county administrations to implement critical agreements signed at the natio...

Airstrikes against terror groups in Somalia double as US maintains counterterrorism support in Africa
Mary Wambui  |  May 31, 2025

General Langley noted that the airstrikes have contributed to the degradation of Al-Shabaab, which has increasingly resorted to ambushes and improvise...

Kiambu doctors down tools as strike begins over pay, promotions and health insurance woes
Barack Oduor  |  May 27, 2025

An attempt by the Kiambu County government to stop the strike through a court order on Tuesday morning failed, prompting the KMPDU to confirm that its...

Gaza: Nine children of doctor couple killed in Israeli strike
DW News  |  May 25, 2025

Ahmad said that the couple's only surviving child, an 11-year-old son, was in critical condition after the strike. The dead children ranged in age fro...

Nurses demand urgent action on poor working conditions as government says it has no money
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

Leaders from the profession have urged the government to prioritise their welfare through promotions, policy implementation and adequate resourcing.

Moi University sacks over 900 staff due to financial strain
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The affected staff members, including unionised workers and lecturers, have received letters notifying them of their redundancy.

TSC budget gap leaves 20,000 intern teachers in limbo, sparks age-inclusive hiring calls
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2025

Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education, TSC Director of Finance Cheptumo Ayabei confirmed that the commission is...

UN, IGAD and EU condemn drone strikes on Port Sudan, warn of worsening humanitarian crisis
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

Highlighting the absence of political will among the warring parties to pursue dialogue, Guterres called for an "immediate cessation of hostilities" a...

UHC medics reject Health CS Duale’s directive on payroll transfer to counties, demand permanent terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”

UASU sues Moi University over planned job cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

The union argues that the layoffs violate the agreed terms between the union and the university management, accusing the institution of bypassing prop...

Kenya on the brink of AFCON U20 exit after falling to Tunisia
Amina Wako  |  May 04, 2025

The Rising Stars started well, taking the lead in the 16th minute through striker Lawrence Ouma. However, familiar defensive mistakes cost them dearly...

Medical interns to begin posting on July 1 after online balloting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

KMPDU has insisted that interns be paid Sh206,000 as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), while the government had proposed a reduce...

Why Kenyan doctors can’t afford the very services they offer - KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 14, 2025

KMPDU Deputy Secretary General Dennis Miskellah speaks to The Eastleigh Voice on why medics are too poor to afford the very services they render.

YouTube introduces new AI tool to help creators steer clear of copyrighted music
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 12, 2025

Currently, the feature is being rolled out gradually to select users in the US who are part of the YouTube Partner Programme while a global expansion...

Nairobi County doctors end month-long strike after securing key demands
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 08, 2025

The strike, which began on February 27, 2025, has been called off following the successful resolution of all nine demands made by KMPDU.

Mosquito nets scandal, doctors’ strikes haunt Nakhumicha in UN-Habitat job vetting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Baringo Central MP Joshua Kandie was among the legislators who took a hard stance, saying that Nakhumicha’s handling of the health sector drew critici...

Moi university to lay off employees amid financial challenges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The decline in student numbers has led to reduced revenue, making it challenging for the institution to meet its financial obligations, including payi...

Court blocks KUPPET’s bid to scrap leadership term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In his petition, Kinyua cited procedural irregularities, lack of public participation, voting manipulations, intimidation of delegates, and the imposi...

Explainer: How did a US journalist end up in a secret chat on Yemen airstrike plans?
XINHUA  |  Mar 26, 2025

Goldberg said he had serious doubts about the authenticity of the group chat because he couldn't believe that the U.S. national security leadership wo...

Doctor who saved lives denied treatment at KNH, dies after delayed medical attention
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 19, 2025

Desperate, he turned to a local hospital, but his condition worsened. By the time he was referred back to KNH, it was too late.

Treasury withdrew Sh11 billion emergency funds to pay doctors, contractors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

A report by the CoB covering the six months leading up to December 2024 reveals that Sh1.75 billion was withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund on Decemb...

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