Staff members at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have declared an indefinite strike after months of unresolved grievances with their employer. Speaking on Thursday at a press briefing, University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary General Fred Sawenja expressed his frustration, citing delays in salaries, failure to remit statutory deductions and mismanagement of retirement benefits….
The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) has sounded the alarm over a series of alarming land invasions and criminal activities targeting large-scale tea producer estates. Speaking on Monday during an international media conference, KTGA Chairman, Silas Njibwakale, singled out the ongoing Zimbabwe-like illegal land invasion of Sitoi Estate owned by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited (EPK)…
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has called on judges to actively engage with stakeholders to enhance the administration of justice and promote human rights in Kenya. The event also highlighted the Judiciary’s role as a critical player in meeting Kenya’s international human rights commitments and addressing challenges to rights enjoyment. Speaking during the summit the…
Kenya has joins the global community in commemorating International Human Rights Day themed Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. On his statement,the Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura noted that this year’s theme underscores the urgent need to protect and promote the dignity and freedoms of every individual, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human…
Kenya remains at a crossroads in addressing human rights abuses, Chief Justice Martha Koome has said, despite transformative judicial rulings from the High Court and superior courts. Speaking at the High Court Human Rights Summit, CJ highlighted enduring issues including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, rising femicide, gender-based violence and the suppression of peaceful assemblies. “These…
The Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Team, comprising 32 of Kenya’s top young football talents 16 boys and 16 girls will soon embark on an international training camp in Spain. These standout players were scouted during the eight regional finals held across the country, including Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Eastern, Coast, Central, North-Eastern, and Nairobi. Currently…
Kenya’s Ministry of Infrastructure has released its annual Status of the Built Environment Report 2024, offering an in-depth look into the country’s construction sector. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the AAK report,AAK president, Florence Nyole noted that for the first time, the report includes data from county governments, the National Construction Authority (NCA),…
The Ministries of Education (MoE) and Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MECCF) have expressed their determination to champion the growing of the 15 billion National Tree Growing Programme to raise the country’s tree cover to 30 percent. The Ministry of Education is one of the key drivers of the 15billion National Tree growing programme…
The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry inaugurated on Monday a new technical committee focused on establishing a sustainable mango product supply chain industry. The committee’s formation follows a collaborative framework agreement signed between the Government of Kenya and Coca-Cola Central, East, and West Africa, along with Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya, during President Ruto’s state visit…
Kenya has signed a partnership agreement with France to boost bilateral trade and expand markets for local businesses. The deal aims to enhance business opportunities and leveraging technology to promote trade relations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizes a framework for collaboration between Kenya’s National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Adim Mayotte as…
