Universities accused of taking statutory deductions from staff without remittance
Nairobi, KENYA: Some public universities have been said to be undertaking statutory deductions from their staff without remitting it. This emerged on Thursday when the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) appeared before the Senate’s Education Committee. The Chairman of UASU Muga Kolale told the Senate’s committee on education […]
Fund created to encourage women vie for elective seats
Mombasa, KENYA: As the world marks International Women’s day, Kenya Women Holdings {KWH}, has decided to work with women who aspire to vie for elective sits in the next elections. KWH CEO Dr. Jennifer Riria, says most women are left out in elective posts during elections because of lack of funds. The special fund named […]
KNH lifts suspension of staff involved in surgery mix-up
Nairobi, KENYA: Kenyatta National Hospital KNH has lifted the suspension of the staff involved in the surgery mixed up. Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board KMPDB and KNH board that was mandated in investigating the incidence, have pleaded with the staff under investigation to resume their duties as soon as possible. KMPDB board chair George […]
Governor pushes for law legalizing hawking as legal trade
Nairobi, KENYA: Murang’a governor Mwangi Wa iria has sponsored a bill that will see hawkers across the country recognized as legitimate traders if passed as law. The Bill, Hawkers and Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill, 2018, is aimed at providing a legal framework for recognition, protection and regulation of hawkers and street vendors in […]
MUKENGA: I celebrate Kenyan women for being strong despite challenges
International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating Gender Parity. This day was introduced in many countries by women demanding for the right to vote and short hours of work. First women’s day conference […]
Serena Williams set to visit Kenya for Women’s Tennis Association event
Serena Williams one of the best Tennis Star in the United States, has revealed plans to hold Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) event in Kenya which will be the first time held in Africa. Ms. William said Kenya is one of her favourite places in Africa and she would like the event to take place in […]