KUPPET Demands Major Salary Hike and Structural Reforms in Upcoming CBA Talks with TSC

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is gearing up for a pivotal meeting with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on July 2, 2025, to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The union has put forward a robust set of proposals aimed at significantly improving teachers’ remuneration, working conditions, and the overall structure […]

Garissa Elder and Livestock Council Chair Condemns Violence, Slams Former Chief Justice Maraga Over Protest Participation

In a powerful address in Garissa, Dubat Amey, a respected elder and Chairperson of the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council, has called for calm and unity amid escalating tensions following youth-led protests in Nairobi. Amey sharply criticized former Chief Justice David Maraga for joining the demonstrations, describing his participation as a “shameful act” and accusing him […]

KDF and Murang’a County Join Forces to Build State-of-the-Art 100-Bed Trauma Centre at Kenneth Matiba Hospital

In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare and emergency services in Murang’a County, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has partnered with the Murang’a County Government to construct a cutting-edge 100-bed trauma centre and doctors’ plaza at Kenneth Matiba Hospital in Kandara Sub-County. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Friday, June 27, 2025, marked the official launch […]

Israel Faces Missile Interceptor Shortage as Finance and Defense Ministries Clash Over Funding

Israel’s military is confronting a critical shortage of munitions, including vital missile interceptors and armored vehicles, as tensions between the Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry escalate over funding for ongoing operations in Gaza and recent hostilities with Iran. The dispute, reported on June 29, 2025, has raised serious concerns about Israel’s defense readiness, particularly in […]

Devastating Landslide in Colombia Claims 22 Lives, Leaves 8 Missing Amid Torrential Rains

Bello and Medellín, Colombia| A catastrophic landslide triggered by relentless heavy rainfall has claimed at least 22 lives and left eight others missing in northwestern Colombia, marking it as the deadliest natural disaster in the country this year. The tragedy, which struck the regions of Bello and Medellín on June 24, 2025, has prompted a […]

Historic Peace Accord Signed Between Rwanda and DRC in Washington

•The Move Paves Way for Regional Stability and Resource Opportunities On Friday, June 27, 2025, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a landmark peace agreement in Washington, D.C., marking a significant step toward ending decades of conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions in the Great Lakes region of […]

Isiolo Shooting Victim Seeks Justice as Ex-Speaker Faces Explosive Allegations

•Gunfire, Power, and Protest A 26-year-old man wounded during recent political unrest in Isiolo County has come forward with explosive claims, directly accusing former County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto of shooting him during violent protests linked to the failed impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The allegations, if proven, could expose a dangerous nexus […]

Putin Addresses Ukraine Talks, NATO Tensions, and Economic Resilience at Eurasian Summit

Minsk, Belarus| Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a wide-ranging press conference on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk, tackling critical issues such as the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Russia’s strained relations with NATO, economic challenges under Western sanctions, and the future of US-Russia ties. His remarks underscored Moscow’s evolving foreign policy, […]

Hamas Urges UN Probe into Alleged Israeli War Crimes at Gaza Aid Centers Amid Disturbing Soldier Testimonies

Gaza, Palestine| Hamas has issued an urgent call for the United Nations to investigate alleged war crimes committed by Israeli forces near aid distribution centers in Gaza, following harrowing testimonies from Israeli soldiers published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The soldiers claimed they were ordered to deliberately target Palestinian civilians waiting for food, even in […]

Githunguri Fire Station Nears Completion, Promising Enhanced Safety for Residents

Githunguri, Kenya| After years of delays and setbacks, the Githunguri Fire Station, a critical public safety project located in the heart of the town’s Central Business District, is now 90% complete. The near-finished facility is poised to transform emergency response capabilities for the residents of Githunguri, Kiambu County, who have long relied on distant fire […]