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 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 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 Sarah Achen Kibisi Buyaga West County MP, Hon. Denis Namara has rejected reports making rounds on social media that he had decided to withdraw the contentious Opposition Leader Bill. “The Bill is on course, why would I withdraw it yet its drafting is complete and lawmakers are waiting for a certificate of financial implication…
By Sarah Achen Kibisi The Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure has directed the Parliamentary Police CID to arrest two officials from Office of the President for giving false information on the use of funds and financial statements in regard to the acquisition of the Digital Number Plates project. The committee members discovered that the officials…
BY OUR REPORTER The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) actively commemorated World Teachers’ Day October 5, 2026, with a strong focus on professional growth, advocacy, and a shift away from traditional performance-based celebrations. This year, the activities in Uganda centered around the national theme, “Celebrating Teachers – Creating Lasting Value,” emphasizing the lifelong impact teachers…
BY OUR REPORTER National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) has called on Uganda government and relevant employers to expedite commitments towards equitable salary enhancements and timely payments to all teachers without discrimination. The federation demands for fair and timely remuneration, improved working conditions ranging from decent staff housing to adequate classrooms and learning apparatuses plus…
$300,000 FOR THE BEST THREE TEACHERS BY OUR REPORTER Today is World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5 of every year. According to UNESCO the global celebration was held in Paris under the theme “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures.”. The event celebrated progress…