Author: Kaelen Veyar

NAIROBI, KENYA — After three weeks of industrial action, Kenya’s clinical officers have returned to work, bringing a halt to their nationwide strike. The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) announced the suspension following productive talks with the Ministry of Health, spearheaded by Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa. The strike, which commenced on February 18th, stemmed from several key grievances. Primarily, the clinical officers sought official integration into the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework. They also pressed for the implementation of their long-awaited Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which has remained unresolved since 2017. Further demands included the immediate recognition and…

KAMPALA, UGANDA — The iconic Ugandan girl group Blu 3, featuring Cindy Sanyu, Jackie Chandiru, and Lilian Mbabazi, is reigniting their musical magic after years apart, sending waves of excitement through their fanbase. Building on the momentum of their triumphant reunion concert in June 2024, the trio has officially announced their return to the recording studio. They are currently crafting a highly anticipated Extended Play (EP) that is slated for release in the near future. In a recent interview on Tusker Malt Conversessions, the singers expressed their enthusiasm for collaborating on this new project. While eager to deliver fresh music,…

A BBC investigation has revealed allegations that TikTok is profiting from sexually suggestive livestreams featuring minors as young as 15. Interviews with three Kenyan women, who began these activities as teenagers, indicate that TikTok is used to advertise and arrange payments for explicit content distributed through external messaging platforms. Despite its policy prohibiting solicitation, TikTok is reportedly aware of these activities, according to internal moderators. The platform retains a substantial portion of livestream transaction revenue. The company maintains a “zero tolerance” stance against exploitation. Observations revealed numerous late-night livestreams originating from Kenya, featuring suggestive performances viewed by global audiences, with…

TORONTO, CANADA — Following a harrowing incident in Toronto where a Delta Air Lines aircraft crash-landed and flipped onto its roof, the airline is providing each of the 80 passengers and crew members with US$30,000. The flight, originating from Minneapolis, experienced a dramatic landing, skidding along the runway amidst flames before inverting. Remarkably, all individuals on board survived, with many sustaining minimal injuries.   The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Delta Air Lines has clarified that the $30,000 payment is unconditional and does not compromise passengers’ legal rights. However, legal firm Rochon Genova, representing certain passengers and their…

NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenyan political firebrand Miguna Miguna has once again taken aim at opposition leader Raila Odinga, this time accusing him of turning his back on Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye. Besigye remains in detention under contentious circumstances in Uganda. Miguna’s sharp criticism follows Odinga’s unsuccessful attempt to secure the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, a position that ultimately went to Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti. “You now dine with those who abducted, detained, and are torturing him. Why haven’t you publicly called for his immediate release?,” Miguna lashed out in a blistering tweet. Miguna went on to challenge…

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — As the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson election looms in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s campaign continues to gain traction. Leaders across the continent are increasingly vocal in their support for Odinga’s candidacy, advocating for his election to succeed the incumbent, Moussa Faki. Adding his voice to the chorus of support, Ambassador Albino Aboug, a Member of Parliament from South Sudan and a prominent figure in the Pan-African Parliament, has endorsed Odinga’s bid. Ambassador Aboug cited Odinga’s strong democratic credentials as a key factor in his decision to support the Kenyan statesman.…

NAIROBI, KENYA — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is conducting an investigation into a cyberattack that compromised its official X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts. The incident resulted in the dissemination of false information attributed to the DCI. In a statement released on Sunday evening, the DCI confirmed that it had regained control of its social media platforms after a brief period of disruption. The agency emphasized that the fraudulent messages circulating during the attack, particularly those related to cryptocurrency and blockchain, were not authentic and should be disregarded. “SECURITY ALERT! For a short period this evening (Sunday), we experienced…

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — Namibia’s first president, Sam Nujoma, has passed away at the age of 95 in the capital, Windhoek, the country’s current leader, Nangolo Mbumba, has announced. Nujoma played a pivotal role in Namibia’s liberation struggle, leading the fight for independence from South African rule. In the 1960s, he co-founded the South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), which later became the ruling party. His efforts culminated in Namibia gaining independence in 1990, after which he served as the nation’s first president until 2005. According to President Mbumba, Nujoma had been hospitalized for three weeks due to an illness from which…

KAMPALA, UGANDA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 2,160 doses of an experimental Ebola vaccine to Uganda. This move comes in response to a recent outbreak of the Sudan strain of Ebola virus disease (SVD), which tragically claimed the life of a healthcare worker in Kampala. The WHO, in collaboration with Ugandan health authorities, researchers from Makerere University and the Ugandan Virus Research Institute, and global experts, will initiate clinical trials to evaluate the vaccine’s effectiveness against SVD. This marks the eighth Ebola outbreak in Uganda. “The aim of the vaccine trial is to evaluate a potentially efficacious…

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