On Oct. 4 at Kamuzu Stadium, President Arthur Peter Mutharika addressed the public, promising discipline and reform in response to the country’s challenges. The next day, on Oct. 5, he appointed Dr. Justin Sadack K. Saidi as Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, signaling a shift from words to action. Saidi, who has held senior roles in several ministries and earned a doctorate in general management, is known both for his practical experience and his focus on public sector reform.
Saidi faces a civil service marked by years of instability and resource gaps. His task will be to implement reforms, enhance accountability, and foster trust within the government. Observers believe his mix of experience and leadership training may...
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union has postponed its planned demonstration in Kiambu County from Wednesday, Oct. 8, to Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah stated that the change will enable wider participation, enhanced coordination, and stronger engagement with stakeholders. The union said the protest aims to highlight ongoing issues such as delayed payments, understaffing, and poor working conditions for doctors, as well as the need for quality healthcare in public facilities.
The decision follows allegations by KMPDU that 131 newborns have died at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital during the doctors’ strike, a claim county health officials dispute as exaggerated. The Council of Governors...
Tea farmers are set to benefit after the government directed the Kenya Tea Development Agency to release Sh2.7 billion recovered from two collapsed banks. The funds, released by the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation after President William Ruto’s intervention on Sept. 11, 2025, will be paid to farmers as an additional bonus and reflected as a government refund in their October payslips.
The refund comes amid concerns over low bonus rates and rising production costs. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh said the government is also providing subsidized fertilizers, removing VAT on tea and packaging, and supporting factory upgrades. The government urged KTDA to address high operating costs and internal inefficiencies to...
A bus accident occurred on Tuesday evening at Waruku, along the road to Gatina in Dagoretti North Constituency, Nairobi, leaving at least 30 passengers injured, according to preliminary reports. Emergency teams from local hospitals responded quickly, providing assistance at the scene while rescue operations continued into the night. Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi confirmed the incident and called for calm, expressing sympathy for the affected families and thanking emergency responders for their efforts.
Nairobi City County officials urged drivers to prioritize road safety to prevent future incidents. County ambulances, police, and Red Cross volunteers worked together to rescue the injured and transport them to hospitals. Police...
Chinese authorities have guided 580 hikers to safety in Tibet after severe weather stranded them near Mount Everest, according to state media reports on Tuesday. The hikers, along with 300 guides, yak handlers, and support staff, reached the township of Qudang and the surrounding areas after heavy snowfall blocked their route at an elevation of over 4,900 meters. A final group of about 10 hikers, escorted by rescue workers, has reached a safe point equipped with heating, oxygen, and emergency supplies.
The blizzard, which began on Friday, disrupted China’s Golden Week tourism season, leaving many hikers facing hypothermia. Police, firefighters, and volunteers took part in the rescue. In Qinghai province, one hiker died from hypothermia...
Former Cabinet Minister Rtd. Maj. Marsden Madoka has urged President William Ruto to address the concerns of the country’s Gen Z, warning that their frustration and activism present a challenge to his administration. Madoka spoke on Monday at the State House in Nairobi during the launch of his memoir, with the president in attendance. He acknowledged that the current period is especially difficult for any leader, reflecting on the protests in June 2024 over youth unemployment, rising living costs, and controversial tax measures.
Madoka emphasized the importance of steady leadership and national unity, encouraging collective action to improve the country. He recalled his diplomatic experience during the Kanu era and reminded Ruto of the...
Annamary Polepole, the mother of missing former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole, has appealed to authorities for help locating her son. Humphrey, an outspoken government critic and former ambassador to Cuba, was abducted from his Dar es Salaam home early on Monday, according to his family. Police confirmed they are investigating the incident, while his brother reported signs of a violent struggle at the house.
Humphrey’s mother expressed her distress, linking his disappearance and his sister’s reported abduction in July to a broader climate of fear in Tanzania. She described the pain of raising her children alone and called for justice. The case comes as Tanzania prepares for elections on Oct. 29 in a tense political atmosphere.
Kenya and Canada have initiated a partnership aimed at addressing New Brunswick’s shortage of paramedics, while also providing job opportunities for young Kenyans. Senior officials from the Ministry of Labour met leaders from the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada, to outline a framework leading to a Memorandum of Understanding. Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime led the Kenyan delegation, while the Canadian side included Executive Director Chris Hood and Deputy President Jordan Baker.
New Brunswick requires approximately 8,000 new paramedics annually due to a high attrition rate and an aging workforce. The partnership introduces training pathways for Kenyan recruits and upskilling programs for...
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, speaking at the 18th COMESA business forum in Nairobi on Oct. 7, 2025, urged African countries to advance economic self-reliance through technology, value addition, and partnerships. He praised the COMESA-EU partnership for encouraging regional integration, stronger market connections, and support for small and medium enterprises to achieve global standards. Kindiki noted Kenya leads in agricultural exports but continues to face obstacles such as high freight costs, climate challenges, and global supply chain disruptions.
Government strategies focus on shifting to value-added production, investing in infrastructure, and promoting sea freight to reduce costs and emissions. Kindiki highlighted digital...
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