As Kenya marks another Madaraka Day on June 1st, we not only celebrate our hard-won internal self-rule attained in 1963 but also the unfolding promise of equitable development under the leadership of President William Ruto. This year, the spotlight shines on Homa Bay County—a region rich in history, potential, and now, renewed hope. Madaraka Day…
In a landmark ruling that reinforces the legal obligation of institutions to honour employment contracts, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu has awarded Professor Atieno Ndede Amadi a total of Sh 10,185,000 in unpaid salary arrears and gratuity. The judgment, delivered by Justice Nzioki wa Makau, marks the end of a protracted legal…
Zubeidah Kananu has retained her position as the President of the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) for a two-year term. She shrugged off stiff opposition from Citizen TV journalist Yvonne Okwara. The Saturday virtual duel for the highly coveted seat saw Kananu bag 72 votes against her challenger’s 58. Radio Africa Group’s Francis Openda was elected…
Principal Secretary (PS) for Internal Security Dr Raymond Omollo has appealed to the legislators to fast-track the amendments of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018. He noted that technology has been prone to misuse over the years leading to numerous legal tussles between individuals and institutions. By strengthening the cyber security laws, he emphasized…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded an alarm that about 760,000 refugees in Kenya are staring at an increased risk of food insecurity. This is attributed to critical funding shortages, forcing the agency to reduce food assistance to record low levels. To restore full rations and cash assistance for all refugees through…
Kibuye market wholesale foodstuff traders have finally reached an agreement with the management of Uhuru Business Complex Market to occupy the new facility. This follows a deliberative and constructive stakeholder engagement meeting held between representatives of the wholesale traders and the market’s management. The expansive and modern market boasts of clean and ample space for…
The Kenya Union of Sugar Kenya Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) has confirmed receipt of Sh600 million as part of the areas owed to its members by the government. KIUSPAW Secretary General Francis Wangara said it is the first phase of the Sh5.3 billion owed to workers leaving Sh4.7 billion in areas. Wangara told his…
For decades, a huge number of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have continued to experience unemployment, due to the ever-rising discriminatory practices and attitudes in the workplace. According to the University of Nairobi (UoN)on Digital Repository, PWDs account for about 2.8 percent (918,270) of Kenya’s population (2019 census). In 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates put…
A High Court in Mombasa has served an inmate life imprisonment following the rejection of his 40-year sentence appeal. Mr Mwarabu Omar Pato was convicted of defiling a minor child who was 11 years old or younger. Lady Justice Wendy Kagendo Micheni replaced Pato’s 40-years sentence with the mandatory life imprisonment stipulated under Section 8(2)…
A senior children’s officer made chilling revelations on how children were brutalised and tortured in the Shakahola Forest. Principal Children’s Officer Sebastian Muli Muteti testified that the tormenting exercises were made under the watch of controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and his associates. During the Wednesday hearings before Principal Magistrate Hon. Nelly Chepchirchir, he detailed…