Aviation Workers call off strike after KAWU reaches deal with the Transport and Labour Ministries

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has signed a return to work formula, officially concluding the Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff strike that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The resolution follows after a mediation meeting led by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Davis…

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NCPWD Disburses KSh 59M in Ustawi Scholarship Program to 2,201 Learners Nationwide

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has achieved a significant milestone by disbursing over KSh 59 million through its flagship Ustawi Scholarship Program, directly impacting the lives of 2,201 learners across all 47 counties. This strategic investment serves as a cornerstone of the Council’s mission to dismantle financial…

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Kenya and Egypt Forge Deeper Ties with $7M Development Boost from Cairo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 16 – Kenya and Egypt have transitioned from high-level diplomacy to tangible action, solidifying a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership aimed at regional economic integration. With a USD 7 million commitment from Cairo earmarked for transformative infrastructure and social projects, the two nations are now fast-tracking the implementation of 12 bilateral agreements that…

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KenGen Approves Governance Reforms to Boost Investor Confidence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 – Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) shareholders have appproved changes to the company’s governance framework in a move aimed at strengthening board independence and minority shareholder protections, as the state-backed utility seeks to bolster investor confidence. The resolution was approved at a duly convened Extraordinary General Meeting held virtually, as…

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Government defends TVET Modularisation says tuition fees capped at 35,000 shillings per module

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – The Ministry of Education has championed the new Technical, Vocational  Education and  Training (TVET) Modularisation Programme, as the  cornerstone of national workforce development, asserting the shift toward flexible, competency-based units is successfully dismantling financial barriers for students. By breaking down traditional multi-year courses into shorter, stackable modules, the government claims…

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SUPKEM Sounds Alarm Over Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) Counties Drought Crisis

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims(SUPKEM) has expressed concern over the current drought situation in Kenya is not just an agricultural crisis but a humanitarian disaster that threatens the very fabric of our communities. While addressing the media at its offices in Nairobi they note that recent Kenya Drought Report…

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NYOTA Opens Applications for Component 1 On-The-Job Experience (OJE), Targets 90,000 Beneficiaries Nationwide

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – Government has officially opened applications for the On-the-Job Experience (OJE) component of the NYOTA Project which has commenced on January 31, 2026 targeting 90,000 beneficiaries, the recruitment window will remain active for a duration of two weeks, providing a vital opportunity for eligible candidates to gain practical industry exposure Principal…

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