MP Tandaza calls for action on historical land injustices at the coast
Matuga Member of Parliament Tandaza Kassim Sawa has lamented over historical land injustice cases, especially at the Coast. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Tandaza said these cases have been going on for a long time, and locals and leaders have been calling them out with no success. He said for the longest time, tycoons have […]
Kilifi CSOs launch a Civic Space Protection toolkit
Human rights defenders in Kilifi County have launched the Civic Space Protection and Promotion Toolkit (CSPPT). The toolkit marks a milestone for human rights defenders, leaders, and journalists in their fight to protect democratic space and human rights: The toolkit developed by the Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) provides practical strategies to safeguard civic freedoms, […]
Council of Governors raises concern over county funding
The Council of Governors (CoG) has expressed concern over the allocation of funds to county governments by the national government, citing inequity in the distribution of resources. CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdillahi, who also serves as the Governor of Wajir, noted that counties receive only 10 percent of the total national budget, while the remaining 90 […]
Leicester legend Jamie Vardy to leave club this summer
English Premier League football club Leicester City has announced the departure of forward Jamie Vardy this summer. Vardy leaves Leicester City after 13 years at the club. In his farewell message to the club’s fans, Vardy said that though it was very devastating to him, it was finally time to call it a day. However, […]
KNUT pushes for pension rights for dismissed teachers
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is calling for the repeal of a law that denies dismissed teachers access to their retirement benefits. Speaking in Kilifi, KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu argued that teachers should not lose the money they have saved throughout their careers, even if they are later dismissed. Oyuu urged the […]