Author: Journalist Benedict
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has officially cancelled its planned strike after reaching an agreement with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), ending weeks of tension across the aviation sector. The breakthrough was announced late Wednesday night by KAA Managing Director Mohamud Gedi, who confirmed that last-minute emergency negotiations had finally resolved the dispute. “KAA is pleased to announce the successful resolution of the labour matter with KAWU following constructive and collaborative discussions,” the statement read. How the Strike Was Averted Earlier, aviation workers had temporarily suspended their strike on September 30 for two days, after a court ordered both…
Kenyan TikTok creators could soon start earning directly from the government — but only if their content supports the country’s development agenda. This follows an announcement by Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, who revealed a new programme aimed at funding digital creators who produce videos aligned with President William Ruto’s key priorities, such as affordable housing, job creation, healthcare, and agriculture. Speaking during a creator training forum in Nairobi, Itumbi encouraged young digital creators to step forward and tap into the opportunity. “The government is ready to set aside money for specific areas we are…
Kenya has welcomed the creation of a new United Nations-led mission to tackle gang crime in Haiti, but it is still unclear whether Kenyan police officers currently deployed there will remain part of the operation. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said on Wednesday, October 1, that the government has not yet received official communication from the National Security Council (NSC) regarding the future of the more than 800 Kenyan officers leading the current Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. “We are still waiting for formal direction. Once the NSC gives guidance, we will know the way forward,” Kanja…
Kenya’s lawmakers have once again opened up the debate on whether prisoners should be allowed conjugal visits, as part of a new push for long-overdue prison reforms. The renewed call came on Thursday, September 11, when the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) toured Kaloleni Main Prison in Kilifi County. Conjugal Rights as Human Dignity According to the MPs, recognising conjugal rights is not just about private family matters—it is also about restoring human dignity, improving rehabilitation, and helping inmates reconnect with their loved ones while serving sentences. Committee chair and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi explained that conjugal…
The government has rolled out a new set of proposals aimed at bringing order and accountability to Kenya’s boda boda sector, following rising concerns over indiscipline, lawlessness, and mob justice linked to some operators. The announcement came after a high-level meeting held in Nairobi on Thursday, chaired by Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda, and attended by senior police chiefs as well as officials from the National Boda Boda Association. Introduction of County-Specific Uniforms One of the most striking measures adopted is the proposal to introduce county-specific uniforms for all boda boda riders. According to Commander Seda, the uniforms will…
The shocking killing of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu along Magadi Road has left many Kenyans asking one key question: if it was clear that he had been shot, why was a post-mortem examination still necessary? On Thursday, September 11, Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor confirmed what most already suspected—that Mbobu died from severe bleeding and extensive injuries caused by multiple gunshot wounds. But the role of a post-mortem goes far beyond simply stating the obvious. In fact, such examinations are a vital legal, medical, and investigative step, especially in homicide cases. Here’s why a post-mortem was unavoidable in Mbobu’s case—and why…
A Kenyan teacher has brought pride to the country after being recognized as Africa’s best teacher. Jepkosgei Chemoiwa, a Mathematics and Physics teacher from Emining Boys High School in Mogotio, Baringo County, has won the prestigious African Union (AU) Continental Teacher Prize, an award supported by UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building. Chemoiwa clinched the continental award after beating numerous other nominees from across Africa. The annual prize is designed to honour outstanding teachers who not only deliver academic excellence but also inspire their students, uplift fellow educators, uphold strong moral values, and positively impact their schools and communities. With…
A postmortem has confirmed that prominent Nairobi lawyer, Kyalo Mbobu, died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds that led to massive bleeding and fatal injuries. Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor revealed on Thursday, September 11, that Mbobu had been shot eight times in the brutal attack that has left the nation in shock. According to Dr. Oduor, pathologists were able to recover two bullets lodged inside Mbobu’s body. Interestingly, this finding comes even as police earlier disclosed that some spent cartridges were missing from the lawyer’s vehicle, raising questions about the shooting. The lawyer met his tragic end on the…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has ordered the demolition of a four-storey building under construction in the Gitaru area, Kiambu County, after it was found to be dangerously unstable and at risk of collapsing. In a statement released on Thursday, September 11, NCA’s Executive Director Maurice Akech confirmed that the Kiambu County Government had already issued a demolition permit a day earlier, on Tuesday, September 10. This came after NCA’s Quality Assurance team, during a routine inspection on September 8, discovered that the structure was being put up using poor-quality materials including weak concrete, sand, coarse aggregates, reinforcement steel, and…
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has raised serious concern over what it describes as a disturbing failure in the Social Health Authority (SHA) system. According to the lobby group, several hospitals that had earlier been suspended for fraud investigations and compliance breaches have mysteriously regained access to the SHA portal. In a statement issued on Thursday, RUPHA claimed that the facilities — which had been blacklisted due to questionable dealings — were quietly reinstated in the last 24 hours. Officials from the association linked the development to a “system bug” within SHA’s digital platform. “Over…