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Doctor’s strike Cancelled After Making a Deal With The Government

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The doctor’s strike that was scheduled to start on December 22, 2024, has been cancelled after the government signed a deal with doctors. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki oversaw the signing of an agreement between doctors and the Ministry of Health that resulted in the strike being called off. According to the deal, intern doctors will receive Ksh 206,000 per month as salaries. KMPDU Secretary General Doctor Davji Atellah revealed that during the meeting, it was also agreed that the basic salary arrears would be paid. “In today’s agreement, the intern doctors can actually check their pay slips to see the confirmations that they will be getting their full salaries,” Devji confirmed. Previously, while giving notice for the strike, Devji expressed frustration that the doctors faced, blaming the government for neglecting the initial 2017 collective bargaining agreement. Kindiki further praised the doctors for taking a selfless move and cancelling the strike, terming it as an important move, especially for Kenyans who rely on them for medical services. “We welcome the selfless decision of the doctors to call off the intended industrial action and their willingness to continue engagement with the National and County Governments in the spirit of collaboration, consensus building, and good faith,” the DP said.  

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Kalonzo Welcome Gachagua to Join Them in New Coalition

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has finally addressed the speculations of a possible coalition with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking after attending a burial ceremony in Embu Kalonzo, DAP Kenya’s Eugene Wamalwa and former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, stated that Gachagua was welcome to join the opposition leaders. Kalonzo further exuded confidence in the coalition’s progress, noting that Azimio would continue with its opposition functions uninterrupted despite the new government appointments. “Either in government or in opposition, as we almost begin January, we want to tell those who joined the government to go alone, but the coalition would continue to operate. We must have a new coalition,” said Kalonzo. Wamalwa also echoed Kalonzo’s sentiments and expressed his approval of a coalition with Gachagua, urging Kenyans to support the movement. “We heard that the former DP said that he was ready to join hands with Kalonzo and Wamalwa, do you agree that Gachagua should join us?” Wamalwa. Their sentiments come a day after Gachagua expressed interest in joining hands with Azimio chiefs ahead of the next general elections.  

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Kenyan Police Ranked Third Last in African Countries With the Most Professional Police

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According to a recent Report, Kenya is third from bottom in the list of African countries whose police are the most professional.  The country has a scorecard of a mere 18%. Kenya was only able to definite Nigeria and Congo-Brazzaville with scorecards of 17% and 13% respectively. Tanzania however leads the line in East Africa, coming inside the top 10 countries whose police force is the most professional. Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Benin lead the line in terms of police professionalism, with scores of 68%, 64%, and 61%, respectively.  Kenya’s East African neighbour Tanzania, ranked ninth, with a score of 53%-  a stark contrast to many of the African nations. The report further revealed a worrying trend across the continent, with only one in three citizens expressing faith in the police’s ability to uphold the rule of law and maintain order. Among the key issues that emerged from the report which serve as a key hinderance in the police’s ability to effectively conduct their mandate included systemic corruption, police brutality, and an overall lack of professionalism. North Africa recorded the highest levels of trust in their police force with 51% of respondents expressing confidence in authorities.  Central Africa recorded the lowest levels at 37%. Talking of corruption, Nigeria, Kenya, and the other countries that ranked lowest in police professionalism were in the top 10 countries whose police were most likely to ask for bribes to serve citizens.  

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Nurse Judy criticizes Alma Mutheu for publicly embarrassing her boyfriend Gift

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Social media influencer Nurse Judy has recently criticized Alma Mutheu for publicly embarrassing her boyfriend, Gift, despite previously presenting their relationship as ideal through a number of social media posts. She decided to share her thoughts after a follower on Instagram asked her opinion about Alma and Gift’s dynamic situation. Judy began by acknowledging that everyone is entitled to their own perspectives and values.  According to her, what may be unacceptable to one person could be perfectly fine for another. “Like I’ve always said, I respect everyone’s beliefs and how they choose to view life. It’s okay to have different points of view because we are all different,” Judy noted. She also added that while some may prefer wealthy partners, there’s no harm in supporting a hardworking partner who has potential. “If you see potential in him and truly love him, support and encourage him instead of making him look useless to the world just because he’s still at the stage of cost-sharing. After all, you knew this when you started dating him.”  Judy went on to reference her personal journey with her partner, explaining how they overcame financial struggles together. Her intention, she said, is always to inspire and motivate others in similar situations. She further expressed confusion as to why Alma would humiliate Gift after showcasing their relationship as “couple goals” for so long. “There’s nothing wrong with feeling tired in a relationship. If she’s done, she’s done, and that’s okay. But why demean him in public after all those posed pictures of perfection?” Judy questioned. Judy continued to  acknowledge that outsiders can never fully understand the dynamics of someone else’s relationship.  She also admitted she hadn’t watched the full interview but stressed that only the couple truly knows the details of their relationship. “Relationship matters are complex, and that’s why I always choose to remain neutral. I won’t automatically side with the woman just because she’s a woman. This era tends to encourage that, but I don’t subscribe to it,” she added.  

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ORPP dismisses claims that it has registered a political party founded By Gachagua

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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has dismissed claims that it had registered a political party founded by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Through a statement, the ORPP flagged down a notice making rounds on the internet marking it as fake and juxtaposed the fake notices alongside their earlier notice that was shared via MyGov, a weekly newspaper published by the Government, on Tuesday. The fake notice noted that the Registrar of Political Parties had registered the Democratic People’s Party (DPP) with Rigathi Gachagua, Cleophas Malala, and Gathoni Wamuchomba listed as founding members. According to the Registrar of Political Parties through Ann Nderitu, her office received three parties none of which had Gachagua as a founder member.  The three parties, the Forum for Economic Development Agenda (FEDA), Kenya United Generation Party (KUG) and the Future Party (TFP) were in the process of registration, the registrar communicated. “In line with Section 5 (2) (a) of the Political Parties Act, 2011 the Registrar of Political Parties is in the process of provisionally registering the proposed political parties,” read the ORPP’s statement. This comes barely a day after the former deputy president hinted at joining forces with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka in a quest for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.  

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All Nairobi County employees will wear badges and have their names publicly listed Starting January 2025

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Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that Starting in January, all Nairobi County employees will wear badges and have their names publicly listed. Sakaja has revealed that the county will launch the programme dubbed Jitambulishe in a fresh initiative to curb rampant corruption and harassment of businesses. According to him, all county employees will wear badges that anyone can scan and verify their identity before conducting any business under the project. He also  disclosed that the county will have only one team that will be publicly known. The names will be separated by areas where these officers will operate. “Every staff member of Nairobi County Government, if they come to you, first of all, it’s one inspection team that we are going to publish the names of who comes to Westlands, who comes to Dagoreti North, because there are many imposters harassing business people in the city, and we want business people to focus on their business. Everyone must have a badge, and you check it online, and it brings up your photo. You know, yes, this is a certified staff member of the Nairobi County government and they have come to look at this and that.” This comes as the problem of harassment and extortion by county officials, particularly within the Central Business District (CBD), has been persistent in the capital. Following this, Some business owners alleged that county officials continued to intimidate and extort them, threatening to close their establishments without proper cause. In April 2024, the county government deployed compliance and enforcement teams across all 17 sub-counties to ensure businesses obtain the necessary permits and pay the required fees. Each officer was provided with a legitimate staff ID card featuring a QR code for verification. This initiative aimed to meet the county’s revenue target of Ksh20 billion for the financial year.  

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Nana Owiti candidly reflects on a year marked by highs and lows days after parting ways with King Kaka

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In her first interview after her separation from rapper King Kaka, Nana Owiti reflected on a year marked by highs and lows.  She shared insights into how she has been navigating this transitional period in her life. When asked about her current state, she didn’t shy away from the truth and according to her she is hanging in acknowledging the resilience required to push forward during personal challenges.  “We’re hanging in there, you know,” she said, Talking about the year 2024, Nana described it as one of the most difficult and also the best years. She summed up the year as a blend of good and bad times, adding that she has been trying to keep a balance.   “Balance is an illusion. The more you chase it, the more it evades you. So, I just always say, do the best you can whenever you can,” she said. She continued to attribute her resilience to her faith, noting that her spiritual belief has provided clarity and grace during challenging times.  She further expressed gratitude for the strength and support she has drawn from her faith, which has been a significant source of stability as she navigates this new chapter of her life.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baze Radio (@baze_radio) When asked to encapsulate 2024 in a song, Nana confidently chose DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win,” reflecting her determination to celebrate victories, no matter how small, amidst adversity. Talking of Kenyan music, Nana’s enthusiasm shone as she discussed her favorite tracks of the year.  She highlighted Anguka Nayo, a song that resonated with many and became an anthem for the Junior Starlets following their triumph over Mexico in the U-17 Women’s World Cup.  The year moreover brought unexpected social media fame for Nana, though not in the way she would have liked.  “You guys made it viral for me, I’ve never trended in Kenya, and I did for the wrong reasons. I don’t like it. You guys are bad!” she teased.  

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KAWU issues a Strike notice just a few Days to Christmas

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The  Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a strike notice with only a few days left to christmas. According to the union, the management has been subjecting them to low payments leaving them with no alternative but to proceed with industrial action against their employer. In the notice, KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema announced they would communicate the beginning of their industrial action, warning the government to prepare for a major strike. ”On December 21, we will hold a meeting with our members and if, by bad luck, we have not agreed, we will communicate when the strike will officially begin. This will be the mother of all strikes,’’ Ndiema announced. They further insisted that their efforts to fast-track the completion of issues signed on their return to work formula was met with the government’s unwillingness. KAWU also noted that their meetings have been unfruitful with no meaningful engagement from the government. In their last strike that crippled services at Kenya’s airports management system, the workers union agreed to return to work following an agreement between the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Transports Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir.  

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Flaqo’s Past Romantic Relationships, ex cheating and kicking him out

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Renowned Kenyan comedian Flaqo has opened up on his first relationship and how it broke his heart. Taking to his social media, Flaqo advised his followers to stay single if they were not at peace in their relationships. According to the comedian, his life was ridiculous with money and when he was broke and struggling as an artist. “I once posted this, my life is ridiculous. Money or not ata alone if it gives you peace of mind. Wacha mambo mingi also lacking money as a man can make you go through bulshi**. Avoid stay sane,” he shared. He went on to recall how his first girlfriend cheated on him with a celebrity and cursed his humble beginnings.  He later learnt that the celebrity she picked over him dumped him after two weeks.  “I have had some really crazy experiences. My first girlfriend dumped me for a Kenyan celebrity in 2016 because I was a struggling artist. She said she cheated because I was struggling and I’m not a help to her. The celeb dumped her after two weeks. She told me she cheated with a celebrity out of fantasy and I will never be a celebrity, and her words never fail to come true. She literally cursed me and said I will never ever be famous when I was really struggling to get my art out there. Well, so she cheated because to her I was a ‘loser.’’ He continued to reveal that he found love for the second time but it did not last since his ex chased him out of her house and recalled selling clothes with her from hostel to hostel, but he embarrassed him and asked him to pack up.  “This second girl I dated for three and a half years kicked me out of the house because I had no money and nowhere to go. I had to be taken in by my homeboy. She threw my clothes outside I later found out she had found a guy with some little money. I remember struggling to sell clothes with her from hostel to hostel: she threw my suitcase outside. I was too embarrassed to leave, so I begged her to let me stay the night because I did not know where to go. She let me stay but said I disgust her, and she can’t share the same house with me, so she slept at her friend’s, and I stayed overnight. I barely slept I kept pacing up and down the whole night. I was so embarrassed. Neighbours from the plot were laughing at me, so I woke up at 5 am and left with my clothes in a sack because the zip tore when my bag got thrown out,” he shared.      View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nairobi Gossip Club / NGC (@nairobi_gossip_club) Talking about his third girlfriend, the comedian narrated how he found her cheating on him with one of his close friends and ended things with her.  His fourth relationship, a recent one, ended but did not provide many details about it.  “Then my 4th, after four years of dating, well, it ended.” 

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Kenyans to start occupying new houses under the affordable housing program beginning January 2025

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that Kenyans are set to start occupying new houses under the affordable housing program beginning January 2025. According to the DP,  some of the houses under the housing program will be completed and opening doors to Kenyans in January. “From January 2025, some of the housing projects will be ready for commissioning, allocation, and occupation by the new homeowners,” Kindiki stated. Kindiki noted that 550,000 Kenyans have registered for Boma Yangu which will boost them in their journey of becoming homeowners.  The DP further revealed that the government is working to ensure that the affordable housing project meets the demand of the houses Kenyans have registered for. “Currently, the national annual demand for housing stands at 250,000 units against an annual market production of 50,000 units. To address this challenge, the government is implementing the affordable housing program that includes the social housing project to cater to low-income earners,” Kindiki revealed. DP also assured Kenyans that there will be more jobs in the coming year with the project being anticipated to create over 200,000 jobs. “100 housing projects in 45 counties that will yield 135,515 units are in various stages of completion, providing job opportunities for more than 200,000 people as part of the government’s job creation initiative,” the DP assured. According to the DP the Affordable Housing project has so far availed more than Ksh 4 billion worth of work for the Jua Kali sector and accelerated growth in the manufacturing of cement, steel, and other construction materials.  

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