President Ruto showed up at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday morning for Kenya Labor Day events. He arrived as groups performed songs with crowds watching. Workers walked past the stage as part of the tradition. Police musicians led people down Langata Road earlier that day.
COTU will mark 60 years of fighting for worker rights at this celebration. Union officials came early to prepare for the major anniversary. The labor minister plans to speak before the president takes the stage. Ruto will talk about jobs, pay rates, and how companies treat workers across the country.
People from many jobs filled the park starting at dawn today. Some carried signs about their work lives, and others brought large displays showing what they do every day...
Leaders across Kenya felt sadness after someone killed MP Charles Were. Police say gunmen planned to shoot him on purpose. Friends called him humble and dedicated to his work.
President Ruto asked God to help the family deal with their loss. He wants the police to find who did it. Governor Waiguru said such attacks have no place in society. Former Prime Minister Odinga called Were a brave son killed without mercy. Health leader Duale remembered working with Were in Parliament, where he always spoke clearly for his area.
Dagoretti North MP Elachi sent prayers to the family during this hard time. Senate head Kingi said the shooting left Parliament members shocked. Senator Omtatah felt outraged that someone could kill a lawmaker who had...
Ruto plans to mark Labor Day with workers at Uhuru Gardens tomorrow. People will gather early for a parade along Langata Road led by police musicians. The event comes as COTU celebrates 60 years fighting for worker rights in Kenya. Labor Minister Mutua will visit union offices before joining the main event. Atwoli will accompany him with other union leaders.
The president arrives at half past nine, where union chiefs will meet him. Workers will march past as religious leaders offer prayers between entertainment shows. Union heads will speak about worker concerns before Mutua gives his talk. Ruto will address everyone last as the special guest of honor. He might discuss pay raises, jobs, workplace peace, and government plans. Many...
Raila Odinga called MP Charles Ong'ondo Were a brave son who died at the hands of killers. The ODM leader shared his grief online after gunmen shot at Were near City Mortuary Wednesday evening. He ended his message with words in Luo honoring the fallen lawmaker from Kasipul.
Police say someone planned to kill the MP during his drive home. The attack happened around 7:30 p.m. when we were stopped at a red light on Ngong Road. Two people on a motorcycle pulled next to his white Toyota Crown. The passenger fired through the window before they sped away.
The driver and another person who survived rushed to Nairobi Hospital. Doctors could not save him. Police officials visited the crime scene right after the shooting. They continue looking...
Gunmen killed Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were near City Mortuary along Ngong Road. Police say two attackers on a motorcycle shot him when he sat in traffic after leaving Parliament. They broke his car window and fired at close range. His body went to Nairobi Hospital, where leaders gathered to see him.
MP Caleb Amisi talked with Were just hours before the attack. We were told Amisi things were not good, and he needed to talk. Top officials like DCI Mohamed Amin and PS Interior Raymond Omollo came to the hospital. Police have not found why someone wanted him dead.
Voters first sent Were to Parliament in 2017 through the Orange Democratic Movement party. He won again in 2022. He worked on the Blue Economy and Irrigation Committee. He...
Teresia Makau starts work at Del Monte Kenya before sunrise, wearing full protective gear. She heads to the labeling section, where machines run from 6 a.m. through three shifts around the clock. After 12 years with the company, she enjoys fair pay and benefits like three months paid maternity leave. The company also gives nursing mothers breaks to feed their babies during work hours.
Del Monte supports more than 7,700 workers across three counties, with women making up 36 percent of the staff. Almost everyone comes from Kenya, with very few foreign workers filling specialized roles. The company trains employees extensively and tries to promote from inside rather than hiring outsiders. Workers sign agreements every two years that set...
Musician Chillmaster surprised everyone when he claimed he did nothing wrong after hitting a man with his car. The artist, whose real name is Gift Gombarume, faces charges because he drove without a license when he struck Caston Charambira, age 50, who died right away. This comes after Gombarume shared sad messages online saying he felt terrible about what happened.
His earlier Facebook post said he felt deep grief for the person who died. He promised to work with the police about the crash. He also said he wanted to help the family through their hard time. He asked people to forgive him, but knew they might not.
When he went to court with Magistrate Tatenda Mukurunge, Gombarume shocked people by saying he was not guilty. The lawyer...
Afro-dancehall performer Chillmaster just put out a song called Ndaremerwa after he hit and killed a 50-year-old pedestrian last month. The track came out on Tuesday on music platforms everywhere. His music shows his feelings after the crash.
People reacted fast to his new release. Many fans showed support for him by sharing his pain through music. They left kind messages and asked others to back him up during this hard time. But not everyone felt the same way about his musical response.
Critics called the song a trick to make people feel sorry for him instead of a real apology. Some said singing about his emotions does nothing to help the person he harmed. Several harsh comments accused him of trying to avoid blame for what he did. A...
Former cabinet minister John Mangwiro wants to help Orchestra Mberikwazvo guitarist Tafi Nyamhunda, who lost his sight. He spoke at a health screening event at the Centre for Diabetic Management in Belvedere. Mangwiro said he felt moved after reading about the musician and cannot watch artists suffer when help is available. He plans to offer free screenings and treatment every two months for those who need it.
The band manager, Tich Makahamadze, thanked the media for sharing Nyamhunda's story and expressed gratitude to Mangwiro for his offer. He confirmed they will take the guitarist to CDM for medical support. Mangwiro also mentioned he regretted not being able to help musician Soul Jah Love before his death. The former minister runs...
