TISA Warns El Niño Could Deepen Food Insecurity, Calls for Urgent Government Action
TISA Executive Director Diana Gichengo (centre) addressing the press at their offices on September 18, 2026. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi,September 18, 2026 -The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) has called on the national and county governments to urgently strengthen preparations for the expected El Niño rains, warning that flooding could disrupt food production, push up…
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UASU Sets October Deadline for CBA Deal, Threatens University Lecturers’ Strike
UASU Sets October Deadline for CBA Deal, Threatens University Lecturers’ Strike By Peace Muthoka The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has issued the government with a fresh deadline to conclude the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), warning that its members could begin a strike if the agreement is not signed and implemented by October. UASU…
Kalonzo Says Safaricom Ruling Strengthens Constitutional Protection of Public Assets
Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (Centre) addressing the press on September 16, 2026 at SKM Command Centre By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, September 16, 2026 — Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed the High Court…
Kenya Positions Itself as East Africa’s Healthcare Manufacturing Hub at WHX Nairobi
Dr. Joe Lenai, Director for Primary Healthcare, Preventive and Promotive Health, Ministry of Health Kenya; Witjaksono Adji, Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya; and Daniel Green, Exhibition Manager, WHX Nairobi, among other dignitaries, cut the ribbon to officially open WHX Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), marking the start of the three-day exhibition running from…
The People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms Demands Major IEBC Technology Reforms Ahead of 2027 Election
The People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms Demands Major IEBC Technology Reforms Ahead of 2027 Election By Peace Muthoka The People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms has demanded sweeping changes to the way the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) procures, tests and deploys election technology, warning that weaknesses in the system could undermine public confidence in…
NCIC Warns Against Waiting for Election Violence, Calls for Early Action Ahead of 2027
NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr Kepha Omae By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI — Kenya must act early to prevent election-related tensions from escalating into violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has said. NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr Kepha Omae said the country cannot afford to wait for violence to occur…
Omtatah Calls for Fiscal Reset as He Challenges Government on Taxes and Debt
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah adressing the press today at his Ofiices By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, September 11, 2026 — Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called for a major rethink of Kenya’s public finances, saying the country cannot solve its fiscal problems by continually raising taxes and taking on more debt. Omtatah said the Government…
Kalonzo Pushes for United Opposition to Reclaim Kenya’s Democratic Space
Azimio Council and National Executive Committee members addressing the press at SKM Command Centre, Nairobi By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for a united opposition to confront what he describes as a worrying political direction in Kenya, saying the country needs to return to constitutionalism, good governance and…
Kajiado Marks International Literacy Day with Community Reading Festival
By Steve El Sabai Kajiado County marked this year’s International Literacy Day with a vibrant community reading festival aimed at strengthening a culture of reading, learning and educational participation among children and families. The celebrations, organised by Grassroot Nest for Innovation and Change (GRiC) Africa, brought together learners, parents, educators, community members, local leaders, publishers…
Mudavadi Highlights Kenya’s Economic Resilience, Regional Leadership Ahead of 2027
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi Speaking on Thursday during the quarterly Diplomatic Briefing to the Diplomatic Corps at Serena Hotel in Nairobi By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, September 10, 2026 — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenya’s…