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Nurses Strike Enters Day 42 as Counties Struggle With Healthcare Disruptions
The nurses' strike in Kenya has entered its 42nd day, leaving patients in Elgeyo-Marakwet County to suffer immense hardship due to the lack of medical services. The Governor of Nyandarua has urged nurses to return to work, stating that their ongoing strike has severely disrupted health services in the county. Kenya's healthcare system faces further disruption as doctors threaten to join the ongoing nurses' strike, now in its sixth week. The Kenyan national government has reportedly made significant health commitments while simultaneously failing to disburse crucial funds to county governments, leaving healthcare services in the counties in a precarious state.
Ruto's Government Makes U-Turn, Gives Foreign Traders 90 Days to Fix Their Legal Status
In a significant policy shift, President Ruto's administration has granted foreign traders a 90-day window to regularize their legal status in Kenya. Four individuals have been apprehended in connection with an alleged scheme to extort money and immigration documents from Chinese traders in Kenya. A group of Burundian nationals has found refuge at a church in Likoni, Mombasa, after allegedly facing threats of eviction from locals. The number of Burundian citizens flocking to their embassy in Nairobi continues to rise, with many spending the night as they await travel documents to return home.
Man Dies After Five-Storey Building Collapses in Ogembo
A five-storey building currently under construction in Ogembo has tragically collapsed, resulting in the death of at least one person. A man has tragically died after a building he was inside collapsed in Ogembo, Kisii. Heavy rains are suspected to have contributed to the structure's collapse. The Kenyan government, through the Ministry of Health, is intensifying preparations to mitigate the anticipated impacts of El Niño.
DP Kindiki Announces KJET Programme to Equip Thousands of Small Businesses
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced the launch of the Kenya Jobs for Economic Transformation (KJET) programme. This initiative aims to bolster micro and small enterprises nationwide. Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni discussed the Hustler Fund and its successor, NYOTA, focusing on sustainability, savings, and support for small businesses in East Africa. A panel discussion at the AmCham Business Summit 2026 explored strategies for building East Africa's digital economy, focusing on reform and regional competitiveness.
Ruto Orders Faster Verification of Pending County Bills
President William Ruto has ordered the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General to speed up the verification of outstanding county bills. President Ruto has stated that the success of devolution in Kenya is jeopardized when functions are transferred to counties without corresponding financial resources. Governor Ochillo Ayacko has raised concerns about the effectiveness of devolution in Kenya, suggesting that counties require increased support to truly succeed.
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