KMPDU Demands 30% Pay Increase for Medical Practitioners

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a fresh ultimatum to the government demanding the immediate implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Dr. Davji Atellah, KMPDU Secretary General while speaking during the Union’s Annual Delegates Conference held in Nairobi emphasized that the proposal which…

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Faith Odhiambo Warns Proposed Finance Bill 2026 Could Regnite Public Anger

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Former LSK President, Faith Odhiambo, has sharply criticized the proposed Finance Bill 2026, warning that several of its provisions risk overburdening ordinary Kenyans, small businesses and investors while doing little to address deeper structural weaknesses in tax enforcement. In a post on X (formerly Twitter ) following the publication of…

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County Governments Urged to Adopt Sustainable Waste Management Systems

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – As Kenya’s waste management systems buckle under the pressure of rapid urbanization, County governments are being urged to pivot toward more inclusive, accountable and sustainable waste management systems. The call to action headlined the ‘Sustainable Solid Waste Governance and Local Democracy Systems’ conference held in Nairobi by the Centre for…

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The Ground Beneath Us Is Changing: Northern Kenya’s Climate Story

ISIOLO, Kenya, Apr 20 – Across Northern Kenya, a quiet transformation is taking shape driven not by isolated interventions, but by a coordinated model supported by the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), working alongside communities to restore land strengthen livelihoods and contribute to global climate solutions. In a region long defined by climate variability, the stakes…

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Kenya Unveils AI for Disability Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide for Persons with Disabilities

PHOTO: CS Kabogo, PS ISaboke, Project Partners and Kenyan Students who have developed inclusive assistive solutions powered by AI. NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MoICDE), in partnership with Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), Qhala, inABLE, Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) and Huawei have unveiled…

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SUPKEM Condemns Mwingi-Garissa Highway Attacks, Demands Immediate Security Action

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) led by National Chairman Al-Hajj Hassan Ole Naado has expressed profound alarm and deep sadness regarding deterioration of public security along the Mwingi-Garissa highway. While addressing the media in Nairobi the Council condemned the escalating insecurity that has left travelers and local residents…

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ORPP Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone Sign Landmark MoU to Establish Continental Political Party Regulatory Body

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) Kenya In a significant move toward enhancing democratic governance across the continent spearheaded a landmark collaboration in Nairobi, hosting counterparts from Malawi and Sierra Leone to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the African Association of Political Party Regulatory…

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KISE, Huawei Leverage AI to Expand Learning for Persons with Disabilities

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 – The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in partnership with global technology leader Huawei hosted a media engagement to spearhead a transformative initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance inclusive education and broaden access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities. The two organizations underscored their commitment to bridging…

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KESHO’s Pre-KICC 2026 Drive: A Call for Greater Investment in Cancer Care

PHOTO: Dr. Gladwell KiarieConsultant Medical Oncologist – The Nairobi Hospital and KESHO President NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 20 – The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) on Friday 17 2026 convened a high-level partners’ breakfast meeting bringing together key stakeholders focused on mobilizing action, accelerating investment and collaborative action in the fight against Kenya’s escalating…

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