Medical union leaders showered praise on Health Minister Aden Duale after he solved the intern crisis without any street protests. Doctor representatives said they were amazed that healthcare trainees got posted with full salaries for the first time ever. Union chief Dr Davji Atella told reporters the minister finally understood his job unlike previous officials who failed workers. The breakthrough came after years of salary cuts that slashed trainee pay by over 70 percent. Medical students can earn their standard wages without having to march or demonstrate.
The health ministry announced that 6,484 new interns would start work across the country this year. These fresh graduates cover doctors, nurses, clinical officers, dentists and...
A charging elephant killed two female tourists during a safari trip at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. One victim was a British pensioner who died alongside another woman when the massive animal trampled them both. The mother elephant was protecting her baby calf when she rushed toward the walking tour group at high speed. Tour guides fired shots at the angry animal but could not stop her deadly attack. Police chief Robertson Mweemba confirmed both women died at the scene.
The victims had spent four days at Big Lagoon Camp before the tragic incident occurred. The safari lodge sits about 370 miles away from Lusaka, the country's main city. The women were part of a guided walking group when the elephant spotted them and charged...
Police busted a major drug dealer after locals tipped them off about suspicious activity. Officers swooped on the hideout and discovered a massive stash of illegal goods. The bust netted 270 rolls of marijuana along with smuggled sugar and cigarettes. Cops also found 50 kilograms of Ugandan sugar and 78 packets of export cigarettes. The dealer sits behind bars at Bondo Police Station waiting for court.
Law enforcement praised citizens for helping crack the case through anonymous tips. The operation shows how community support helps police fight crime networks. Officers stressed that public cooperation remains crucial for breaking up drug rings. Authorities continue their war against smuggling operations near the Uganda border. The...
Kenya bans most abortions under current laws that allow the procedure when mothers face life-threatening situations. Woman Representative Esther Passaris spoke out after finding two dead babies dumped on a Nairobi street. The shocking discovery made her question how the country treats women facing unwanted pregnancies. She believes strict rules push desperate mothers toward dangerous back-alley procedures. Passaris wants lawmakers to provide better healthcare options for struggling women.
The constitution permits abortions when trained doctors believe the mother might die from continuing pregnancy. However, rape victims and poor women cannot legally end pregnancies under these narrow rules. Many females from low-income families risk...
Fresh Del Monte wants everyone to know they have nothing to do with the other Del Monte company that just went belly up. The fruit giant made it crystal clear that they operate as completely separate businesses with different owners. Fresh Del Monte keeps running strong and has zero connection to Del Monte Foods Inc. The two companies just happen to share the same famous brand name through old licensing deals. Neither company controls what the other one does.
Del Monte Foods Inc. crashed hard this week and filed for bankruptcy protection. The struggling company put all their stuff up for sale to try saving what they can. Fresh Del Monte stressed that this mess does not hurt their business at all. The healthy company serves customers...
Athletic legend Kipchoge Keino just scored a major victory against Nation Media Group. A Nairobi court handed him 4.5 million shillings after the newspaper wrongly painted him as a criminal. The 2018 story claimed the Olympic champion was hiding from police over missing Rio Olympics money. Reporters said he had vanished and was dodging authorities who wanted to arrest him. The article made readers think Keino had stolen public funds and run away.
The truth tells a different story about what really happened back then. Keino was actually in Mexico collecting an award for Kenya's disabled sports team. He had nothing to do with the missing money and never signed any financial documents. Police investigators cleared his name completely...
Forest officials rushed to explain a shocking video that spread across social media. The footage showed what looked like massive damage inside Karura Forest. A cyclist recorded the scenes that upset many Kenyans online. Kenya Forest Service jumped into action to calm public fears. They revealed the truth behind the disturbing images.
The video actually captured planned tree cutting operations. Forest workers had removed exotic tree species from a 6.3 hectare section. Officials finished this harvesting during the 2024/2025 financial year. The timber went toward making fuel wood and fence posts. Forest managers planned every step of this operation months ahead.
Workers have already started replanting efforts across the cleared areas...
Opposition chiefs Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua kicked off their Western Kenya tour this week. The political heavyweights traveled through Vihiga and Kakamega counties on Wednesday. Eugene Wamalwa from DAP-K joined them along with former Attorney General Justin Muturi. Fred Matiang'i also came aboard for their nationwide liberation campaign. The group wants to build public support across the country.
Kalonzo told crowds that united opposition forces will fight for justice and regional unity. He praised brave Gen Z supporters who faced down troublemakers sent to disrupt their events. The Wiper Party leader said people in both counties showed they deserve better leadership. Gachagua thanked residents for their warm welcome and...
Agriculture boss Mutahi Kagwe has fired back at criminals who sneak into youth protests. The cabinet secretary blasted thugs who destroy property during peaceful demonstrations. Kagwe toured Nakuru on Friday and spoke out against the troublemakers. He defended young protesters and said they are not the ones causing chaos. The minister warned that bad people are using protests as cover for their crimes.
Kagwe pointed to the attack on grain storage facilities in Maua as proof of criminal activity. He said real Gen Z protesters would never wreck government buildings or police stations. The minister called the destruction pure terrorism and urged parents not to believe lies about their children. He stressed that organized gangs plan these...
