Health workers across Kenya have begun a nationwide strike after talks over the absorption of 7,450 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into permanent and pensionable employment collapsed. The strike, which started at midnight on Monday, was announced by the Health Union Caucus, a coalition of seven health sector unions, which accused county governments of failing…
Residents of Makueni County will now enjoy longer access to government services after Huduma Kenya extended the operating hours of the Makueni Huduma Centre from 7:00am to 7:00pm, effective Monday, July 20, 2026. The extension, announced by the Huduma Kenya Secretariat, makes Makueni the 21st Huduma Centre in the country to adopt extended service hours,…
Fifteen emerging designers from six African countries have been named finalists in the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026, earning a place in one of the continent’s leading competitions for sustainable leather design. The finalists were selected from hundreds of entries submitted from more than 10 African countries, with judges…
The Safal MRM Foundation on Friday honoured Africa’s leading conservation photographers and visual storytellers during the Safal Eye in the Wild 2026 Gala Awards Ceremony held at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi. The Foundation presented the Gold Award (USD 3,000), Silver Award (USD 2,000), Bronze Award (USD 1,000), Public Choice Award (USD 500) and the…
President William Ruto has broken his silence following UDA’s defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, where Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho defeated UDA’s Samuel Muchina Nyaga by a wide margin. Speaking on Friday at State House, Nairobi, after meeting grassroots leaders from Bungoma County, President William Ruto accepted the outcome of…
Faith to Action Network has marked 15 years of advancing family health, gender justice and social transformation across Africa, celebrating its evolution into a leading interfaith platform shaping public policy and empowering faith leaders to drive sustainable development. Speaking during the anniversary celebrations in Nairobi on Thursday, incoming Chief Executive Officer Rev. Jane Ng’ang’a said…
Airtel Kenya has expanded its footprint at the Coast with the opening of four new customer experience centres across Mombasa County, as the telecommunications firm steps up efforts to improve service delivery and bring its products closer to customers. The new outlets, located at Sabasaba, Airport Centre Mall, Nyali Bazaar and Likoni, are part of…
The Government has reached a major milestone in the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following the signing of an engineering consultancy contract for the design review, project management, contract administration and construction supervision of the airport’s planned redevelopment. The agreement marks the beginning of a critical phase in the transformation of Kenya’s main…
Kenya has launched Habitat for Humanity’s Let’s Open the Door campaign, unveiling two flagship initiatives aimed at improving access to decent housing, combating jigger infestations and empowering vulnerable communities through climate resilient housing solutions. The campaign will support Maasai women to build climate resilient manyattas while preserving their cultural heritage and upgrade 10,000 household floors…
