MPs to meet union officials in bid to end lecturers’ strike

The Parliamentary Education Committee will hold sittings this morning in an effort to resolve the ongoing lecturers’ strike that began last week. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee will meet at 10 a.m. with the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Inter-Public University Consultative Forum to discuss the issue. Lecturers in all public universities downed…

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Willis Ayieko murder: Another suspect arrested in Kisumu

Fredrick Otieno Omondi was arrested in Kisumu Detectives have made another arrest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Willis Ayieko Onyango, a former Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo. In a statement released Tuesday morning, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that the suspect, Fredrick Otieno Omondi, was apprehended in Kisumu. Omondi,…

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Harris, Trump fight through final campaign hours

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held dueling rallies Monday in the final hours before Election Day, when Americans will either choose the first woman president in US history or deliver the Republican an unprecedented comeback likely to rattle the world. With polls showing a dead heat, the candidates offered up starkly different visions as they…

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‘I don’t live for the approval of people’-When Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s faith became her strongest endorsement

American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once faced isolation over her faith, but today embraces it boldly, despite public and professional scrutiny. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is not only known for her record-breaking performances on the track but also for her unwavering faith that has guided her journey, both professionally and personally. Despite a path…

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State confirms data-sharing deal with telcos to up tax compliance

One of Kenya’s leading telecommunication companies has already started sharing real-time data on mobile money transactions and other relevant information with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to enhance tax compliance and bolster revenue collection, the government has confirmed. The State, in its brief to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said its recently approved data management strategy aims to increase the usage of…

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MoH launches nationwide assessment of public health facilities to boost SHA rollout

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health Dr. Deborah Barasa (middle) The Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive fact-finding mission across Kenya’s 47 counties to evaluate how effectively public health facilities are supporting the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, Monday visited Kenyatta National Hospital, where she…

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