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  COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has once again raised alarm over Kenya’s labour export practices, renewing his call to abolish the National Employment Authority (NEA), which he accuses of facilitating modern-day slavery. On Monday, May 19, 2025, Atwoli took to his official X account to voice deep concern about the growing number of Kenyan workers being sent abroad without proper safeguards to protect their rights and welfare. He warned that this troubling trend continues unchecked, putting vulnerable youth at serious risk. Atwoli stressed that this issue is not new. Over time, he has repeatedly urged the government to dismantle the NEA, which he believes has failed to uphold the dignity
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  The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has expelled nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, citing disloyalty and breaches of party principles as the reasons behind the decision. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar confirmed that the party’s Disciplinary Committee conducted a thorough review before deciding to remove Orwoba. The decision aligns with Article 29 of the UDA Constitution and received final approval from the National Executive Committee (NEC) during their Monday, May 19 meeting. “Sen. Gloria Orwoba ceases to be a member of the UDA Party. Consequently, she no longer enjoys any privileges accorded to party members, nor is she authorized to represent or act on behalf of the party in any capacity,” Omar
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  Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has stepped in to defuse rising diplomatic tensions between Kenya and the United States following recent remarks by President William Ruto during a high-profile visit to China. President Ruto’s comments, which highlighted a growing strategic partnership between Kenya and China, triggered backlash from Idaho Senator Jim Risch, who called for a reassessment of Washington’s ties with Nairobi. On Monday, May 19, 2025, Koech—who chairs the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations—released a statement addressed to Senator Risch, seeking to clarify Kenya’s position and ease concerns in Washington. He maintained that Kenya’s foreign policy stance remains rooted in mutual partnerships, not political
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  President William Ruto’s advisory team will operate under a leaner budget of Sh478.7 million for the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting a deliberate effort by the government to reduce costs amid growing public pressure over excessive spending. This marks a notable drop from the Sh567.5 million allocated in the current fiscal year ending June 2024. The government has also cut the team’s previous Sh724 million budget for salaries, travel, and entertainment to Sh349.8 million. Out of this amount, Sh144 million will go to salaries and allowances—less than half of the Sh307 million spent this year. Despite the cuts, key advisory offices under the economic docket will still consume almost half of
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  Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan finally spoke out on Monday regarding the recent arrest and detention of several Kenyan lawyers and activists who tried to enter Tanzania on Sunday. In a firm address, President Suluhu made it clear that she had ordered authorities to block anyone who poses a threat to Tanzania’s peace and stability from entering the country. She highlighted a worrying pattern of activists from neighboring countries attempting to meddle in Tanzania’s internal affairs. “Tumeanza kuona mtiririko au mwenendo wa wanaharakati ndani ya region yetu hii kuwaza, kuvamia na kuingililia mambo yetu. Kama kwao wameshadhibitiwa wasije kutuharibia huku,” she stated. Loosely translated: (We have started noticing a trend
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  Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has broken her silence following the recent deportation of Senior…
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  The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has expelled nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, citing disloyalty and breach…
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  Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there was a sinister plan to poison…
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  Gachagua claimed he received intelligence reports while attending a church service in Gatanga Constituency on Sunday suggesting that President Ruto had allegedly ordered security agencies to “deal with him once and for all.” Read More