The deployment of Kenyan caregivers and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to Saudi Arabia has highlighted severe issues of labor exploitation and abuse. Despite promises of better economic prospects, many workers describe their conditions as slavery-like. These workers face systemic racism, physical and emotional abuse, lack of rest days, and severe labor law violations. The kafala
Nairobi’s Governor Johnson Sakaja has faced intense criticism following the city’s severe flooding after a single day of rain. Streets, homes, and businesses were submerged under filthy water due to poorly maintained drainage systems. This event starkly highlighted the disconnect between City Hall’s promises and its delivery, exposing a leadership marred by inefficiency and misplaced
The United Kingdom has supported Kenya’s efforts to tackle the burgeoning ‘wash wash’ cartels.In a statement posted on X, the British High Commission in Kenya revealed measures to assist the country in exiting the feared international financial grey list. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) manages the grey list, which puts the country under the
The reports against Nairobi County Traffic Commander Joseph Chirchir paint a grim picture of systemic corruption within Kenya’s police service. Accused by junior officers of enforcing mandatory bribes and contributions, Chirchir has found himself at the center of a scandal that sheds light on the deeply entrenched culture of corruption in the police force. These
Mau Forest, Kenya’s largest water catchment area, has lost 25% of its forest cover during the last 36 years, according to new satellite photographs. What’s more concerning is that satellite images show the forest facing another round of devastation in 2024. According to satellite data from Global Forest Watch (GFW), deforestation in Mau Forest decreased
Eng. Dominic Kundu, once trusted with the responsibility of managing the RWC 318 (ODDA-BUTE-DANABA) road project in Marsabit, has now become the center of a corruption scandal that has left hardworking road workers without their pay. Despite the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) sending Ksh 7.02 million last week specifically to settle overdue wages and
The Kenyan government’s proposal to impose new licensing fees on online health services has sparked heated debate. The draft regulations suggest that doctors and health facilities providing telemedicine services will be required to pay an annual license fee of KSh 250,000. Mobile health (mHealth) solution providers will need to pay KSh 50,000 annually, while innovators
If a new bill is signed into law, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be unable to broadcast presidential election results.This is according to the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to formalise the National Dialogue Committee’s (NADCO) ideas on election concerns. NADCO was founded in 2023 as a bipartisan team in response
A new Bill introduced in Parliament has stirred controversy for its proposal to eliminate the live-streaming of presidential election results. If passed, this legislation would require the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to cease live broadcasting of results. Instead, the IEBC would upload results electronically to an online portal and deliver physical copies to
President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched the construction of the 275-kilometer Ugandan section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), marking a major step towards connecting Uganda to Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. This project is seen as a key milestone in East Africa’s efforts to transform its infrastructure and boost regional trade integration. The SGR is