Atwoli Secures Fresh Term as COTU Secretary-General, Extending Decades-Long Grip on Labour Movement

Veteran trade unionist Francis Atwoli has been re-elected Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), extending his leadership for another five-year term following the 15th Quinquennial Delegates Conference held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. The announcement was met with celebration, as Atwoli dressed in his…

Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Misleading Investors in Twitter Deal—But Clears Him of Fraud Scheme

A U.S. jury has delivered a mixed verdict in a high-profile investor lawsuit against Elon Musk, finding the billionaire liable for misleading investors during his 2022 takeover of Twitter but stopping short of concluding that he orchestrated a deliberate fraud scheme. The civil trial, held in San Francisco, revolved around…

Presidents Ruto and Museveni Commission Kisumu SGR Extension, Eyes Boost for Regional Trade

Kisumu, Kenya – President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni on Saturday commissioned the long-delayed extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Kisumu to Malaba, a project expected to strengthen regional trade despite concerns over its financial cost. Speaking at the event, President Ruto highlighted the historical…

National Police Launch Multi-Agency Operation to Tackle Banditry in Northern and Eastern Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – The National Police Service (NPS) has launched a large-scale, multi-agency security operation targeting banditry and cattle rustling across Meru, Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties, following a recent surge in violence and livestock theft. In a statement issued on Saturday, the NPS said the operation aims to restore…

Eight Arrested in Kakamega Over Suspected Fertiliser Adulteration and Repackaging Syndicate

Kakamega, Kenya – Eight individuals have been arrested following the dismantling of a suspected fertiliser adulteration and repackaging syndicate in Ejinja Village, Rurambi Sub-County, Kakamega County, in an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The arrested suspects include the alleged ringleader, Napoline Murende Wakukha, along with…