COG protests arrest of Tana River Governor Godhana

The Council of Governors has condemned the arrest of Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana, asserting that the action undermines the Governor’s rights. The Council emphasizes that Governors are elected leaders and that such actions should follow legal and formal protocols. “The circumstances surrounding his arrest occurring at his residence and carried out by DCI Officers…

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COTU welcomes increase of minimum wage by 6%

The Central Organization of Trade Unions has welcomed the recent signing of a gazette notice that will raise the minimum wage by 6%. The notice signed by Labor Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua at State House, Nairobi, will take effect on November 1, 2024, benefiting thousands of workers earning the minimum wage. Under the new…

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FGM cases decline in Kenya – Kenya News Agency

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases in Kenya are on a steady decline. According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, the prevalence of FGM went down from 21 per cent in 2014 to 15 per cent in 2022. Gender and Affirmative Action Principle Secretary (PS) Ann Wang’ombe noted that the fight against the…

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Impeachment: Kindiki, Waiguru top preferred Gachagua successors

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi (left), Governor Anne Waiguru (centre) and Interior CS Kindiki (right). [File, Standard] As Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prepares for a crucial impeachment trial in the Senate next week, speculation is growing over potential successors. A recent survey shows that 44 per cent of Kenyans believe the Senate will uphold Gachagua’s impeachment,…

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