Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has announced that doctors have called off their planned strike following the signing of a new agreement with the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), the Ministry of Health, and the Council of Governors (CoG). In a statement on his X account, Kindiki emphasized
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High Court declares new Education Funding Model unconstitutional
High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has ruled that Kenya's new education model fund is unconstitutional, citing discrimination against students' right to education. The court emphasized that it is the government's duty to fund public universities, and shifting this responsibility to parents violates constitutional rights and legitimate expectations. The judge highlighted that
Commuters decry traffic snarl-up on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Motorists and passengers traveling to Western Kenya faced severe delays on Friday due to a massive traffic jam along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru highway. The gridlock began in the early hours as many commuters headed upcountry for the festive season, leading to a backlog of vehicles stretching over 50 kilometers by
Naivasha MP Jane Kihara summoned by UDA disciplinary committee
Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has been summoned to appear before the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) disciplinary committee on Tuesday, December 24, following allegations of misconduct. The summons stems from a recorded statement in which Kihara remarked, “Mi husema ile kitu ya UDA naweza nunua labda ni tissue paper… yellow toilet paper
Court disqualifies Fulton DA Fani Willis from Trump case
In a significant development, Georgia's Court of Appeals has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis cannot continue prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 14 co-defendants. This 2-1 decision halts Willis’s efforts in a historic racketeering case that emerged from a grand jury's charges
Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for sanctions lift
Putin reflects on Ukraine invasion year-end press conference
In a year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier, emphasizing the need for better preparation for what he termed a "special military operation." He acknowledged that systemic planning was necessary prior to the 2022 invasion, which followed the
Government launches Task Force to tackle Business Exodus
President William Ruto's administration has established a ten-member task force to address the alarming trend of businesses exiting Kenya due to difficult regulatory conditions. This initiative aims to review and reform regulations cited as significant barriers to business operations. Business owners interviewed by Nyanza Daily highlighted key issues, including an unpredictable
Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 Years in shocking mass rape trial
Ruto makes key appointments to State Corporations and Foreign Missions
In a strategic move to bolster leadership in key state positions, President William Ruto announced fresh appointments to various State corporations and Kenya's foreign missions on Thursday. The changes were communicated by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Among the notable appointments, former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been named