Ian Omondi

June 20, 2026 09:14 (EAT) • 17 hours ago

Kericho doctors issue 7-day strike notice over unresolved labour grievances

KMPDU accused the county administration of failing to honour commitments made under a Return-to-Work agreement signed on March 4, 2025, despite several engagements and assurances.

June 15, 2026 02:44 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Wanjigi calls for rejection of Finance Bill 2026, accuses Gov't of illegal borrowing

Wanjigi criticized the 2026/27 Budget Statement presented by Treasury CS John Mbadi, saying it would only serve to further increase the country's debt burden.He argued that the Finance Bill seeks to raise an additional Ksh.120 billion through taxation despite Kenya's...

June 11, 2026 07:27 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Treasury CS Mbadi proposes new filing deadline for nil return taxpayers

The proposal, contained in the 2026/2027 budget, seeks to give KRA more time to verify and validate tax returns before the start of a new financial year.Explaining the rationale behind the move, Mbadi told Parliament that the current system leaves little room for scrutiny of submitted returns....

June 11, 2026 06:16 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Inside Mbadi’s Ksh.784.5B education budget amid capitation woes, school unrest

The allocation, announced by Mbadi while presenting the budget estimates in Parliament on Thursday afternoon, comes at a time when schools across the country have been grappling with delayed capitation, mounting operational costs and widespread unrest that has affected more than 200 learning institu...

June 09, 2026 06:36 (EAT) • 1 week ago

KMPDU condemns assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Children's Hospital, calls for arrests

KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the union had received reports that a paediatric dentist, theatre staff and members of the nursing team were physically assaulted, intimidated and subjected to violence by relatives of a minor patient on June 5, 2026.

June 09, 2026 05:23 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Inside Gachagua's 45-day political retreat to Wamunyoro after impeachment ruling

Gachagua said his immediate focus would shift from political mobilisation to building consensus within the opposition coalition.He leader revealed that he would retreat to Wamunyoro for an intensive 45-day consultation process involving supporters, political allies, opinion leaders, professionals, c...

June 06, 2026 06:30 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Kenya ready for any Ebola threat, Interior PS Omollo assures public

Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo said authorities have strengthened screening, surveillance and emergency response systems to safeguard public health and national security.He said the government is closely monitoring developments in the region and has intensified preparedness efforts at all point...

June 06, 2026 07:16 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Over 80K travellers screened, 56 samples test negative as Gov't steps up Ebola preparedness

CS Duale said Kenya remains at an elevated risk of disease importation due to its close regional connectivity through trade, transport and population movement.He said the government has activated the National Incident Management System and enhanced surveillance at all points of entry as part of effo...

June 05, 2026 10:28 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

DPP approves manslaughter charges in deadly South C building collapse

The charges stem from findings relating to the approval, oversight and regulatory processes surrounding the construction project before it came crashing down.Among those approved for prosecution is Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga, who will face charges of abuse...

June 05, 2026 05:11 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA in fuel price hike protest probe

Omondi was arrested following what the DCI described as credible intelligence gathered by detectives from DCI Central working jointly with the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) Nairobi Region.His lawyer, MP Babu Owino, has since visited him in police custody and dismissed the charges as...