Willy Lusige
32 Articles
Kenya faces crisis as Trump’s Executive Order to cut supply of HIV, malaria drugs
A memo sent to contractors and partners working with US-AID instructed them to stop work immediately, as part of a broader freeze on U.S. aid and funding that began after Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
Family stages protest at Buruburu church over alleged land grabbing
Margaret Watiti Ndungu, a 75-year-old widow, recounted her years-long struggle for justice.She claimed the church leader, identified as Peter Kunuthia Waithunguri, was in the final stages of fraudulently taking ownership of her land in Ngong, located along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line....
Technical University of Kenya lecturers down tools over unpaid salaries
The dons say they physically notified Parliament, the Treasury, and the Ministry of Education but they have continuously ignored their warnings.
Governors call for dialogue with Controller of Budget over suspension of county bursaries
The governors argue that such responsibility lies with the national government, and they have warned of taking legal action if the directive is not rescinded.
Protests paralyze traffic on Nairobi’s Jogoo road over Mbotela demolitions
The demonstrators, who claim rightful ownership of the contested land, accused a private developer of destroying their properties in defiance of a court order.
CS Murkomen vows crackdown on social media misuse amid rising debate
Speaking at a prayer service for police officers at the National Police College, Embakasi A Campus, Murkomen warned that the government will arrest and prosecute those violating Kenya’s cybercrime laws.
Teachers threaten to strike in two weeks over salary arrears
This follows the government's repeated promises, including a letter from the Ministry of Education to implement the salary increments of the 2021-2025 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). If the payments aren’t made, UASU threatens to strike again on January 15, 2025. ...
Human rights groups mobilize for Monday demonstrations against abductions
The protesters argue that the demonstrations are aimed at pressuring the government to release those believed to have been abducted, end the arbitrary arrests, and address the demands made by Generation Z in June.
Veterinary Association urges Gov't to postpone nationwide livestock vaccination drive
With vocal opposition to the government’s plan to vaccinate livestock starting January next year, KVA has openly criticized the programme, arguing that they were not consulted during its development.
Two police officers deny being at scene of Rex Masai’s killing
Constable Kamau told the court that on June 20, he was armed with a pistol with 15 rounds and deployed at Museum Hill, near the Kileleshwa-Parklands junction, together with his colleague, also armed with a pistol.