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'Barbaric and unconstitutional': Nurses cry foul over brutal assault in Siaya strike

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-01 15:02:40

The nurses in Siaya County have been on strike since 10 September, after the county leadership failed to address their grievances.

Linda Bach appointed Kenya Editors Guild CEO

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-02 08:30:32

Senior journalist Linda Bach has been appointed the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) Chief Executive Officer. 

Families mourn newborn losses as healthcare crisis cripples Kiambu services

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-03 09:04:01

Words heavy and her voice trembling, Wanja desperately narrates how she lost her third born in a place she had hoped would help rescue her child's life. 

Why majority of teenage parents fail to complete studies

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-04 10:43:40

A study review released on Friday highlighted the blockades against integration of young mothers and fathers to class, preventing them from completing their education.

Doctors to join their striking Kiambu colleagues starting Wednesday

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-04 15:24:19

KMPDU urges President Ruto to dissolve county government, accuse Governor Wamatangi of neglect and impunity; threatens demos from Wednesday next week.

Agnes Kagure's party enters Kariobangi North by-lection race

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-05 15:05:17

This after the party on Saturday nominated Geoffrey Owino to fly its flag.

Why SHA faces collapse over Sh76b hospital debt

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-08 06:00:00

Private hospitals reject SHA patients over massive unpaid medical claims.

Agony for families after losing newborns amid doctors' strike

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-08 06:00:00

Expectant mothers lose babies in public hospitals as doctors’ strike bites. County government and the doctors’ union point fingers at each other.

Lecturers scoff at state claims on Sh624 million debt

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-08 15:47:19

University lecturers have laughed off claims by the government that they are only owed Sh624 million instead of Sh7.9 billion.

State, lecturers meet to resolve Sh7.9b pay row

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-09 10:59:05

Lecturers and the government are set to meet today to resolve the pay dispute that has  paralysed learning in public universities for nearly a month

City Hall faces legal battle over licensing of hotel workers

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-10 13:19:39

Public Health Officers have threatened to sue the Nairobi County Government should it fail to stop the privatisation of issuance of medical operating licenses to hotel workers.

Which handshake? KANU's youth wing distances itself from Ruto-Moi pact

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-14 15:02:49

The Kenya African Nation Union (Kanu) youth wing has disassociated itself from the newly found bromance between the party and the government.

Murang'a CEC, Noah, questioned by Detectives over incitement claims

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-14 20:49:05

A Murang'a County Chief Executive Committee Member (CECM) has been grilled by detectives over allegations of incitement.

Kibra residents take to the streets to mourn Raila's death

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-15 12:47:02

Mr. Odinga, according to his family, rested on the morning of Wednesday 15, after succumbing to cardiac arrest during a morning walk in India where he has spent days receiving treatment.

Tension grips Nairobi CBD as gangs infiltrate crowds mourning Raila's death

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-15 18:50:53

Tensions ran high in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Wednesday after goons infiltrated crowds mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Procession disrupted as mourners breach JKIA to receive Raila's body

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-16 11:27:45

The security officers deployed to maintain order watched in disbelief after the crowd overwhelmed them, storming the airport through the main entrance.

Nation bids bye to Jakom in a sea of flags and tears

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-18 08:00:00

Waving flags, hoisting symbols of the hammer, and chanting patriotic songs, thousands braved a chilly morning heavy with sorrow to pay their last tribute to Raila Odinga.

Humble but firm: Host Engstrom recalls Raila's life in exile in Norway

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-20 06:00:00

Sometime in 1991, when Raila Odinga was forced into exile at the height of the struggle for multiparty democracy in Kenya, he found an unlikely sanctuary in the quiet, snow-covered suburbs of Norway.

Irony as Suluhu, Museveni praise Raila but bar opposition leaders from attending burial

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-22 09:32:00

A contradiction of sorts played itself after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Governors axe Kahiga at CoG after remarks on Raila's death

By Okumu Modachi   2025-10-22 12:27:56

CoG has removed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga as its vice chairperson following his remarks that appeared to celebrate former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death.