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Kakamega clinical officers strike to demand implementation of CBA

By Mary Imenza   2026-08-18 17:58:05

Healthcare services were disrupted in Kakamega after clinical officers downed tools to protest against the county's failure to sign and implement their 2025/2026 CBA.

Patients dig deeper into their pockets as nurses strike cripples public hospitals

By Stecy Atieno   2026-08-18 17:35:34

The nurses' strike that has stretched into weeks has left patients struggling with huge medical bills after visiting private hospitals and the disruption of services.

Ukrainian missile strikes kill 6 in Russia's Belgorod

By AFP   2026-08-17 09:30:56

The warring countries have significantly stepped up missile attacks, pushing the civilian death toll to its highest levels since the war's first months in 2022.

Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

By AFP   2026-08-16 23:37:02

Strikes killed 19 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides.

Letter From Mogadishu: UN starts winding up Somalia operations as judiciary strikes for free speech

By David Okwembah   2026-08-14 19:53:23

It is now official, the United Nations operations in Somalia have started winding down after the United States withdrew its financial support effective December 31, 2026.

Court dismisses bid to strike out duty-free rice import case

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-08-12 17:12:54

The High Court has declined to strike out a case challenging the government’s decision to allow duty-free rice into the country.