Ian Omondi
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How Kenyan TikTok content creators earned Ksh.45 million in one year
TikTok for Business is marking its first anniversary in Kenya with figures showing that over 200 local creators collectively made more than USD 350,000 (about Ksh.45.2 million) through collaborations with businesses, as advertisers increasingly turn to short-form video marketing to reach mobile-firs...
Trans Nzoia doctors issue 14-day strike notice over lack of medical cover, promotions
KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah formally notified County Secretary Truphosa Amere of the planned industrial action, terming the matter “extremely urgent.”Dr. Atellah accused the county leadership of disregarding provisions of the Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, the 2017–2021 docto...
Kenya begins electric vehicle assembly at Ksh.320M Mombasa plant
Rideence has so far operated by importing finished vehicles from China for its lease-to-drive taxi and matatu business.The company reports deploying more than 180 electric vehicles over the past three years, comprising 54 matatus and 128 taxis.
Gachagua urges Gov't to declare drought in North Eastern a national disaster
Gachagua criticised leaders in the region, accusing them of neglecting vulnerable communities and failing in their responsibility to protect lives and livelihoods.He claimed the situation had deteriorated to alarming levels, with livestock dying due to lack of food and water, a sign, he noted, of th...
Winnie Odinga demands NDC, says ODM leadership transition ‘unconstitutional and secretive’
Winnie said the party failed to openly communicate with its membership at a sensitive time, instead allowing what she described as a small clique to dictate the party’s direction without consultation.She questioned the procedural basis under which her uncle and Raila’s brother, Dr. Oburu Oginga, was...
'I'm not a politician': Raila Junior declares, reveals Oburu has called family meeting amid ODM tension
In a tweet posted on Friday, January 23, Junior said he is “not a politician” and urged not to be dragged into ongoing political debates, adding that he respects everyone and would prefer the meeting happen sooner.
Ruto nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UNEP
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, in a communiqué issued on Friday, stated that the President has formally transmitted the nomination to the National Assembly for consideration and approval, in line with constitutional requirements governing appointments to the Foreign Service....
Junet breaks silence on why he didn’t travel to India to repatriate Raila's body
Speaking on Citizen TV’s JKLive show on Wednesday, Junet said he was unwell and undergoing medical procedures at the time of Raila’s death.He stated that he had just been discharged from hospital when Raila left the country, adding that he was still not in good health when the former Prime Minister...
KMPDU rejects fresh negotiations on doctors' basic salary adjustments
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the union rejected a proposal by stakeholders to form a new multi-agency forum to re-examine the implementation of adjusted basic salaries, arguing that similar engagements had already been concluded.
Over 70 restaurants to take part as Nairobi Restaurant Week returns
During the festival, participating restaurants will offer limited-edition menus created specifically for the event.The organisers say the initiative aims to showcase the range and standards of Nairobi’s dining scene, spanning contemporary African cuisine and international fine dining....