BY JAMES WAFULLA IN NAIROBI The World Bank has declared Kiambu county food secure ahead of Elnino heavy rains expected this month and awarded top best performing prize to county Agriculture, Livestock and Co-operative Development CEC Mr. Wifred Mwenda Kiara. The event is third time Kiambu county has scooped the top award thanks to clinical…
BY ANDREW MUHANDIKI As Uganda celebrates 64 years of Independence on October 9, the nation will once againpause to honor the men and women who fought for our right to self-determination. Yet, formillions of ordinary workers, the day may represent something far simpler: a welcome publicholiday, a break from routine, a family gathering, or a…
BY JAMES WAFULA IN NAIROBI A group of 300 matatu SACCO members have thrown their weight behind the Kenya Public Benefits Organisation (PBO) National Federation strategic election peace plan under the National Election Support Initiative (NAESI). NAESI is on the ground working through its countrywide branches for peace building initiatives that address any stress triggers…
BY BAKWERANE TONNY AND ALVIN OUMA Uganda and Russia are seeking to strengthen longstanding partnership through enhanced cooperation in the field of energy, technology, trade, and human capital development. This follows a high – level roundtable discussions by officials from the two countries in Kampala. The dialogue, hosted by New Vision on October 7, brought…
BY JAMES WAFULA IN NAIROBI The Kenya Public Benefits Organization (PBO) National Federation has supported a plan by the government to initiate salary increment and subsequent promotion of up to 50,000 teachers as announced by President William Ruto. Speaking during a multi-sectoral conference that paid tribute to the noble work performed by teachers on occasion…
BY OUR REPORTER The National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) has castigated the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (GLSD) for failure to enforce labour laws in the country. Workers’ federation also accuses the ministry for poor management of the Industrial Court, lack of respect for social partners and delayed ratification of key International…