Kenyan workers may soon see a significant pay increase as unions ramp up their efforts for a 23 percent wage hike. This relief could come to fruition if the ongoing negotiations led by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) succeed before the Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2026.During
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Siaya on the Brink of History as Kenya Pushes Bold Nuclear Energy Plan
Siaya County could soon find itself at the center of one of Kenya’s most ambitious projects yet — the country’s first nuclear power plant. Backed by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) and Kenya Electricity Generating Company, the proposed facility is gathering momentum, with a possible groundbreaking set for March
Police Investigate Murder of Elderly Man in Kwale Amid Identity Confusion
Detectives in Kwale County are investigating the killing of an elderly man found dead inside his home in Samburu Sub-County, in a case that has taken a confusing turn due to conflicting identification reports. According to police, the incident was reported by the victim’s son, who said his 87-year-old father, Mwavadu
Ruto Reappoints Four State Corporation Chairpersons to Strengthen Key Sectors
President William Samoei Ruto has reappointed four non-executive chairpersons to key state corporations, reaffirming his administration’s focus on continuity in strategic sectors of the economy. The appointments were confirmed in a gazette notice dated April 17, 2026. The reappointments touch on institutions that play a central role in Kenya’s development agenda,
Catholic Bishops Warn of Rising Crises in the Country
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed serious concerns about escalating insecurity, corruption, healthcare failures, and moral decline, all of which jeopardize Kenya’s social and political stability.In a media briefing at Donum Dei, Roussel House in Karen, the bishops highlighted that unexplained killings, rampant corruption, and a faltering healthcare
Governor Kang’ata Mourns Death of Secretary Warina Rosemary
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has confirmed the passing of Warina Rosemary, the county's long-serving secretary. He praised her as a dedicated public servant who significantly contributed to the daily operations of the Governor's office.The governor did not share details regarding the cause of her death.In a heartfelt tribute released on
A Revolutionary Rooted in Soil and Spirit: Reviewing ‘Shawry for Trees’
I have never been a fan of history classes. Dates, names, and timelines always felt boring—like stories belonging to another world, not mine. But sitting in the audience watching Shawry for Trees: The Roots of a Revolutionary by Too Early For Birds, I realized something: history is not boring when it is
Man Accused of Firebombing OpenAI CEO’s Home Intended to Kill Sam Altman, Prosecutors Say
A 20-year-old man who allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at the California home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman intended to assassinate the tech executive, federal prosecutors announced Monday. The revelation came as the U.S. Department of Justice filed federal charges against Daniel Moreno-Gama, who traveled from his home in Texas
Arrests Made as Haiti Stampede Death Toll Is Adjusted to 25
NPS Recovers Stolen Cattle in Laikipia Anti-Banditry Operation
The National Police Service (NPS) has successfully recovered 101 stolen cows during a coordinated operation in Mukogodo Forest, Laikipia County. In a statement released on Monday, April 14, 2026, NPS officials highlighted that these operations aim to combat cattle rustling and banditry in Laikipia County and surrounding areas. “Building on