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Health Unions Protest Delays in Appointment Letters for 7,000 UHC Workers
Health unions are demanding the government hire UHC staff on permanent contracts. UHC workers in Nairobi marched demanding appointment letters they were promised. Health workers protests have disrupted services in Tharaka Nithi. Meanwhile, nurses in Lamu County have joined a nationwide strike, accusing the government of breaking agreements. Nurses in Homa Bay County have also commenced a nationwide strike, joining their colleagues across Kenya in protest over unresolved grievances.
Wafanyakazi wa kampuni ya maua eneo la Segera Laikipia wasusia kazi bila ilani
Over 200 workers at a flower farm in Segera, Laikipia North, have boycotted their jobs without prior notice, demanding better treatment from their employer. Local businesses in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, can breathe easier following the government's decision to extend the stay of the British Army barracks after a licensing dispute. Laikipia leaders have voiced support for BATUK, calling for long-term cooperation agreements. The Kenyan government has granted approval for the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) to resume its training operations following a week-long diplomatic dispute. The PCS Mudavadi welcomed the resumption of BATUK military training in Kenya.
Nairobi police dismantle robbery gangs
Nairobi police have successfully dismantled several criminal gangs responsible for armed robberies and mobile phone theft across the city. In Joska, one suspect was killed, eight arrested, and 500 stolen phones recovered during a gang crackdown. Over 175 million people across Africa are currently experiencing severe food insecurity, with Kenya being one of the most affected nations. The Nairobi crime wave has raised fresh security fears ahead of 2027 elections.
Kenya and Somalia ease border tensions
Kenya and Somalia have resolved diplomatic tensions stemming from Kenya's refusal to allow several Somali officials entry, agreeing to enhance consular cooperation and facilitate smoother cross-border movement. Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged institutions to prepare early for the upcoming general election, emphasizing the need for free and fair polls. The Chief Justice assured Kenyans that the justice system is ready for elections. The DPP Renson Ingonga warned politicians against hate speech ahead of the 2027 elections. The IEBC is intensifying efforts to establish a legal framework to regulate election campaign financing.
Controller of Budget warns over rising public debt
The Controller of Budget has issued a stern warning regarding Kenya's increasing public debt, highlighting its detrimental impact on development funding. Investors have injected a staggering Sh181.4 billion into three-month Treasury bills over the past 10 weeks, presenting a short-term debt challenge for the National Treasury. The Controller of Budget Wants Public Finance Law Amended Over Rising Debt. Meanwhile, President William Ruto has announced that reforms to the university funding model are progressing as planned, aiming to fulfill the government's commitment to fully finance all students who qualify for higher education.
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