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KMPDU plans to hire 2,000 doctors and push for fresh salary increases in 2026, building on billions paid in arrears to medics last year.
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking the de-whipping and expulsion of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from the party.
ODM risks losing ground in its traditional strongholds as rival political parties exploit internal divisions to court grassroots supporters, a political analyst now says.
President Ruto has extended the mandate of an 18-member panel tasked with compensating victims of demonstrations and public protests by 180 days.
A total of 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE exams, up from 962,512 in 2024, a 3.19% increase, Education CS Julius Ogamba says.
The 2025 KCSE examination saw 993,226 candidates sit the national test compared to 962,512 in 2024, representing a 3.19 per cent increase.
Private hospitals are exploiting foreign doctors on low wages while excluding Kenyan medics who understand labour law, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has revealed.
Lobby group warns Uganda’s upcoming presidential election on January 15, being held in an unsafe and unfair environment, alleges Electoral Commission favours the ruling party.
Uganda has ordered a nationwide shutdown of public internet access and selected mobile services during the election period to curb online misinformation and maintain security.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has declared a vacancy in the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in December last year.
An 820-metre access road at Kiine Girls High School ends decades of isolation, improving student safety, learning time, and community mobility in Kirinyaga County.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined four former African leaders in Lomé, Togo, on Friday to unify fragmented peace efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A coalition of opposition groups and civil society leaders accused President Museveni of orchestrating a "militarised power grab" during the January 15 General Election.
Police are investigating the murder of three-year-old Mishel Mbusiro, found Monday in a maize farm at Kiuruba, Migori, with stab wounds to the chest and burns on the abdomen.
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has ruled out rejoining the ruling Party United Democratic Alliance (UDA), unless slain Gen Z protesters are brought back to life.
President William Ruto has nominated Francis Meja as chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), sending the nomination to Parliament for approval.
Cuban Ambassador to Kenya Ines Fors Fernandez now says Havana is determined to defend its sovereignty and independence despite escalating threats from the United States.
Police launch probe after a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter's ACK in Witima, Othaya, on Sunday, disrupting service.
LSK condemns police for using teargas to disrupt a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, calling the action unconstitutional.
DP Kithure Kindiki condemns violence in places of worship, warns political actors who use or stage violence risk replacing democratic competition with criminal behaviour.
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