Why lecturers rejected two-phase pay deal to end strike

UASU members demonstrating on September 24, 2025 outside Parliament building. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Lecturers rejected a proposal by the government to clear their Sh7.9 billion salary arrears in two phases, citing unfulfilled financial promises and a long list of commitments set for next year. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary-General, Constantine Wasonga, told National…

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Athletics Kenya Unveil 2026 Calendar as Early Preparations Begin for Commonwealth Games

Athletics Kenya has unveiled an early 2026 Track and Field calendar to give athletes a stronger competitive buildup ahead of next season’s major championships. Athletics Kenya (AK) has officially released its 2026 Track and Field weekend calendar, signalling an early and structured preparation phase for athletes ahead of next year’s major championships. Speaking through a…

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Gachagua Blasts Ruto for ‘Celebrating’ Raila’s Death, “Your Opponent Is the People of Kenya”

Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto for boasting that he faces no serious challenger in the 2027 General Election following the death of ODM Leader Raila Odinga. Speaking during a United Opposition press briefing at the Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka Command Centre in Nairobi on Monday, November 3, 2025, Gachagua said…

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Larry Madowo Leaks Warnings Allegedly Used by Tanzanians Once the Internet Was Restored

Tanzania experienced an internet problem throughout the country from October 29, the day the country held its elections, causing communication challenges On Monday, November 3, an international Internet monitoring organization announced that internet connectivity had partially been restored in the country Larry Madowo shared a photo of a message allegedly sent to citizens by the…

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Bayern know how to ‘hurt’ PSG, says Neuer

Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. [AFP] Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich know how to “hurt” Paris Saint-Germain as the Bavarians brace for their away clash with the Champions League title-holders on Tuesday. PSG won the Champions League last year at Bayern’s Allianz Arena home, thumping Inter Milan 5-0, but the Bavarian giants…

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‘An administrative event’: Why experts say Tanzania didn’t hold a real election

More than 37 million registered voters are casting their ballots in Tanzania’s election [AFP] Kenya Human Rights Commission Board member Kwamchetsi Makokha and security expert Nicodemus Minde have condemned Tanzania elections, terming them “an administrative event” and “a coronation exercise.” Speaking on Tuesday, November 4, on Spice FM, the two said the polls…

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