Nurses’ union declare Siaya Governor Orengo government hostile, county headquarters a crime scene
Addressing the occasion, President of National Nurses Association of Kenya Collins Otieno Ajwang’ described the governor’s office compound as a crime scene.
Kenya’s nuclear power agency in talks with Masinde Muliro University to train part of 10,000 workers it needs
The CEO, NuPEA pointed out that the collaboration will provide opportunities for Kenyans to train in nuclear energy technology to support the rollout of the programme in the country, giving an assurance that nuclear energy was safe as its construction is undertaken under the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which puts in place very stringent safeguards.
Kenya’s Gen Z demos replay in Madagascar as protesters return to streets to press for ouster of ex-DJ Rajoelina’s regime
Andry Rajoelina went on state television late on Monday and said he wanted to create room for dialogue with young people pressing for access to water and an end to power cuts, and promised measures to support businesses affected by looting.
Pressure piles on Siaya Governor Orengo to dismiss cabinet for corruptly hiring staff
Led by Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo, the leaders appealed to Governor Orengo the entire cabinet dissolve for fresh appointments in the wake of revelations that at least 382 recently sacked health-workers were reportedly dubiously enlisted in the county’s payroll.
Former Congo President Kabila sentenced to death by military court for treason
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila did not attend the trial and was not represented by legal counsel. Neither he nor his representatives were immediately available for comment. His whereabouts were not immediately known.
Kenya unveils plans to put 20,000 acres under crop to ramp up food production in arid and semi-arid regions
One of the beneficiaries of the project Zawadi Wario, who is on her fourth month since she started working on the project expressed gratitude for the initiative by the government and private partners in creating job opportunities for the locals.
Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya pulls rag from under feet of PCS Mudavadi after endorsement by elders in Vihiga
The two political heavyweights face an acid test in Malava parliamentary by-election, where the governing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is pitted against Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). High-riding DCP candidate Edgar Busiega Mwanga has signalled he may flip the seat to the opposition.
To promote cultural and adventure tourism Kenyan minister tells regional governments to calendarise events
According to Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, her ministry will continue collaborating with county governments and private sector players to strengthen Kenya’s events tourism portfolio and ensure each region gets its rightful place on the national tourism calendar.
Why humanitarian agencies often confide al-Shabab would be a more efficient partner than the Somali government
Despite this apparent governance success, al-Shabaab faces a crucial paradox: legitimacy without popularity. While Somalis may recognise the group’s administrative competence and align with its ideology up to a degree, it appears most do not want to live under al-Shabaab rule.
Teen pregnancies in Kenya’s Rift Valley hit all-time high as school unrest incidence rise
In Belgut Sub-County, 932 teenage girls were impregnated, while in Bureti Sub-County, 541 were impregnated between January 2025 and July 2021 – the highest number. Further, the gender officer reported that 3,331 teenage girls were pregnant across six sub-counties of Kericho during the same period.
