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Government representatives and KMPDU officials convene to sign agreement documents, signaling the conclusion of the 56-day doctors' strike on May 8, 2024. IMAGE | COURTESY In Summary: The Ministry of Health announces the resolution of the nationwide doctors' strike after a comprehensive agreement between the government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU). The strike, lasting 56 days, concludes following the signing of a return-to-work formula mandated by the Labour Relations Court. After 56 days of upheaval that plunged the nation into a healthcare crisis, the Ministry of Health disclosed on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached to end the nationwide doctors' strike. In an official statement, the Ministry confirmed that negotiation...

In Summary: President William Ruto designates Friday, May 10, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate lives lost in the devastating floods. The holiday will be dedicated to environmental conservation efforts, including tree planting for climate change mitigation. President William Ruto has made a significant announcement, declaring Friday, May 10, 2024, a public holiday to honor the memory of those affected by the recent floods across the country. The decision, revealed during a meeting in Kajiado on Wednesday, reflects the nation's collective mourning for the 238 lives lost in the widespread flooding that commenced in March. The President emphasized the importance of using the designated day to remember and support those impacted by the ravages of climate change. A ...

President Ruto distributing KCPE and KPSEA National Examinations at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu County, on October 30, 2023. IMAGE |Courtesy In Summary: President William Ruto announces the reopening of all schools on Monday, May 13, 2024, citing improved weather conditions after heavy rains caused postponements. Funds for the reconstruction of damaged school infrastructure to be allocated through the NG-CDF. President William Ruto has issued a decisive directive for the full reopening of all schools on Monday, May 13, 2024. This directive follows a careful assessment of improved weather forecasts, signaling a decline in heavy rains that had previously disrupted plans for school resumption. In response to the challenges posed by the adverse weather conditions, P...

Philes Ongori, the athlete (left), and her husband John Mochama (right), pictured in Canada. IMAGE | St. Catharines Standard. In Summary: John Mochama and Philes Ongori recount their journey from Kenya to Canada after the 2022 General Election, highlighting threats and fears that led to their decision. Forced to leave their homeland due to safety concerns, the couple now resides in Canada, separated from their children, as they embark on rebuilding their lives. In the aftermath of the 2022 General Election, John Mochama finds himself grappling with the profound repercussions that have upended his life. Married to Silver medalist Philes Ongori, Mochama recounts a harrowing tale of their flight from Kenya to Canada, driven by threats and danger. Mochama, a teacher, had ventu...

A fisherman maneuvers his boat back to his nets as dawn breaks over the serene waters of Lake Victoria. Photo |Courtesy In Summary: Two fishermen tragically lose their lives in a dispute over a fish breeding area in Lake Victoria. Enock Opiyo, 25, and Dancan Okoth, 40, drowned during a confrontation with fishermen from Koginga Beach over fishing activities in a restricted zone. In a distressing incident in Suba North constituency, Homa Bay County, the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria turned tragic as two fishermen lost their lives in a dispute over a fish breeding zone. Enock Opiyo, aged 25, and 40-year-old Dancan Okoth, both from Uwi Beach, met their untimely demise on Tuesday evening during a physical altercation with fellow fishermen from Koginga Beach. According to...

Residents navigate floodwaters in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya, following heavy rainfall that caused a seasonal river to overflow its banks. Date: May 1, 2024. IMAGE |Courtesy. In Summary: Heavy rains wreak havoc across Kenya, claiming the lives of 238 individuals and leaving 75 missing. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura disclosed the grim statistics on Tuesday, highlighting widespread displacement and destruction of property. Nairobi bears the brunt of the casualties, with over 164,000 people affected, while other counties, including Makueni, Nyandarua, Nakuru, and Bomet, grapple with floods and landslides. The toll of the relentless downpours sweeping Kenya rises as 238 people succumb to the floodwaters, with 75 more individuals unaccounted for. Government Spoke...

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. IMAGE | Courtesy Stay informed with the latest developments shaping today's agenda: 1) Kakamega Investment Conference: Day three of the Kakamega County International Investment Conference continues today, attracting local and global investors. Hosted at Masinde Muliro University, the four-day forum aims to showcase Kakamega County as a prime investment destination. Governor Fernandes Barasa has already secured several Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with investors. Notable attendees from yesterday include President William Ruto and US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman. Today, Azimio leader Raila Odinga is expected to participate, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi set to conclude the event on Friday. 2) All Africa Games: ...

In Summary: The High Court in Nairobi declined to issue conservatory orders regarding the implementation of the Housing Levy. Petitioners sought to prevent the deduction of a 1.5% Housing Levy from all salaried Kenyans, starting March 2024, after President William Ruto assented to the Affordable Housing Bill. The High Court in Nairobi, on Wednesday, March 20, made a late-night decision regarding the implementation of the Housing Levy, declining to issue conservatory orders as sought by petitioners. The petitioners, including Magare Gikenyi and Pauline Kinyanjui, had filed a petition seeking a stay order to prevent the government from deducting the 1.5% Housing Levy from all salaried Kenyans, as stipulated in the Affordable Housing Bill that was assented to by President Willi...