The doctors' strike entered its third day on Saturday, March 16, and the nation has found itself grappling with the dire consequences of an ongoing healthcare crisis. Day One: The Call for Comprehensive Medical CoverDespite directives from the Employment and Labour Relations Court, doctors proceeded with the strike, dismissing calls for negotiation talks. Day Three: The Standoff ContinuesAs the strike progresses into its third day, tensions persist between the striking doctors and the government. While some regions experienced reduced hospital activities due to the strike, others witnessed a complete shutdown of essential medical services. Despite legal interventions to halt the strike, doctors remained steadfast in their demands, underscoring the urgency of addressing systemic issues within the healthcare sector.

If SA CEOs want to leave the country for better pay, then they must, says Renée Bonorchis. In a truly disingenuous turn of events, the boards of some of the UK's biggest companies are arguing that their CEOs need to be paid more like US CEOs, according to reporting from Britain's Financial Times.

The deceased was part of an advance security team dispatched to Haiti on a reconnaissance mission [prior to the planned deployment of Kenyan police to the Caribbean nation. The family noted that their lawyer will move to court in a bid to know how Nyankieya met his death. Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTThe grieving family also appealed to the government to furnish them with autopsy report and death certificate as they seek closure. "The deceased was recently placed as a delegate of the multi-national security support mission where he diligently worked alongside other multi-agency officers. The country, NPS and the mission team have indeed suffered a great loss," David Kabiru, a representative of the NIS Director General confirmed.

Editor's Review Russia had claimed that five Kenyans were part of the mercenary group fighting its soldiers in Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the allegations by the Russian Ministry of Defence alleging that five Kenyans were fighting against its soldiers in Ukraine. Russia had claimed that five Kenyans were part of the mercenary group fighting its soldiers in Ukraine. In a statement issued by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei, Kenya dismissed the claims that five individuals have joined a mercenary group fighting Russian soldiers in Ukraine. File image of Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei.

ISLAMABAD - Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) has shown growth of 1.84 percent in Janu­ary 2024 over the corresponding pe­riod of the previous year. The decline in LSM growth indicates that economic activities have slowed in the country amid higher cost of production and un­certain political and economic situation. In De­cember 2023, LSM increased by 3.4 percent on YoY basis against the decline 1.1 percent in the same month last year. The positive includes, food, beverages, wear­ing apparel, leather, coke & petroleum products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, non-metallic mineral products, rubber products, wood products, machinery and equipment, and others (football). Domestic dispatches during this period were 23.196 million tons against 23.618 million tons during same period last year showing a reduction of 1.79 per­cent.

Nyako rewarded Koin Kores KSh 20,000 for his loyalty. Photo: Nyako Pilot, Koin Kores. What Koin Kores wants to do with Nyako's giftVideos captured him jubilating and being happy for Nyako which later saw the mother of three looking for him. The star Nyako has just gifted me KSh 20,000 for celebrating her at the Marwa Awards. @Linda Awuor said:"You deserve it, thank you for celebrating Nyako."

Kenya's candidate for the African Union (AU) Executive Council, Raila Odinga, has garnered effusive praise from Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS, Musalia Mudavadi. Following a historic vote in Addis Ababa on Friday, March 15, Mudavadi expressed unwavering support for Raila’s bid to lead the continent. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at a meeting with President Paula Kagame in Rwanda on March 8, 2023. Reacting to the development, Mudavadi asserted that Raila Odinga is now poised to enter the race for the AU Commission Chairperson. Under the revised rules, only the Northern Africa region will nominate candidates for the Deputy Chairperson position, while the other regions will compete for the six positions of commissioners.

In a relatively slow day for corporate news, Transaction Capital's shareholders overwhelmingly approved the unbundling of WeBuyCars. In international news, telecoms giant Vodafone has agreed to sell its Italian unit for more than R163 billion. Shareholders of Transaction Capital have approved the unbundling of WeBuyCars. MC Mining was unchanged after the announcement but has risen almost 12% so far this year. MC Mining was up about 5% in afternoon trade and has gained almost 18% so far this year.

Editor's Review The attack came a day after CS Kuria accused the journalist of forging a story about Jacque Maribe's appointment into government. A journalist attached to the Nation Media Group (NMG) was reportedly attacked on Friday, March 15. Mwangi Muiruri revealed the appointment of former Citizen TV journalist Jacque Maribe to the Public Service Ministry under CS Moses Kuria. The controversy about Jacque Maribe's appointment was sparked by the Public Service Commission (PSC) which denied her recruitment. Muchiri further clarified that he had not received a request to appoint Maribe as widely reported.

Local musician Stevo Simple Boy has revealed that he was stressed which caused him to collapse on Friday on Live Tv. "Meneja Rudi tupige kazi nimeishiwa Nguvu watu wasitukosanishe stress inanipiga mpaka naanguka kwa stage Niki perform mnatakuniaribia mpaka manager . Stevo Simple Boy collapsed on Friday during a live appearance on Citizen TV's popular entertainment show, "10 Over 10,". After a brief but tense moment, it was reported that Stevo Simple Boy had regained consciousness and was in stable condition. Stevo Simple Boy contacted the show host via phone call, reassuring her and his concerned fans that he was doing well, saying, "Right now, I am okay."

Blinken took part early this week in an emergency meeting on Haiti in Jamaica, led by the regional trade group CARICOM. It was during that meeting that the Transitional Presidential Council, consisting of seven voting members and two nonvoting observers, was agreed to. Under the agreement, Blinken said, the council would appoint an interim prime minister and, together with the interim leader, appoint an inclusive council of ministers, including a national security council and a commission that would oversee new elections. He said it was moving forward but would not be in place until the transitional council was set up. On Thursday, gang alliance leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier threatened the politicians who are to take part in the transitional council.

Tension mounted in a village in Samburu County on Friday evening after gunmen believed to be bandits shot and killed two people in a botched raid. The woman had suffered bullet wounds in the abdomen, while the man had wounds in the chest, hip, and leg. The area is among those under siege from gunmen who are on an attack mode hence affecting developments at large. "We have buried 74 people including an elected Member of the County Assembly who were killed by the bandits," said Naisula Lessuda, the Samburu West MP. Samburu North MP Letipita Eli told the Committee that 2,500 people have been displaced following unending attacks by bandits.

Foreign Affairs Principal Korir Sing'oei has dismissed the allegations by the Russian Ministry of Defence alleging that five Kenyans were fighting against its soldiers in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking with Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut, Ukraine. The Federation alleged that 13,387 foreign soldiers had relocated to Ukraine since February 2024 to aid in the fight against Russia. According to the Federation, Kenya is the only East African Country that had the presence of soldiers in the conflict that has been ongoing for several years. 14 South African soldiers were allegedly killed from a group of 35 while Guinea and Senegal reportedly recorded four fatalities each.

He said either Ms Willis or Mr Wade should leave the case to resolve that. Mr Trump and the 18 others are being prosecuted in Georgia for conspiracy to overturn the state's 2020 election results - which they deny. Mr Trump and his co-defendants could appeal the judge's ruling and further delay the proceedings. Ms Jones characterised the judge's decision as effectively a win-win for both Ms Willis and Mr Trump. Separately earlier this week, Judge McAfee threw out some of the criminal charges against Mr Trump and the other defendants.

That is why Kenya must think very carefully before sending 1,000 police officers to dance with death in Haiti. The first democratically elected President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, was captured by Western powers. America, Canada, and other Western powers have distinct commercial interests in Haiti. But Kenya is willing to use its naked paws to remove American nuts for them from the blazing fires of Haiti. From the Congress of Vienna and Concert of Europe in 1814 to the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, on to the UN Charter in 1945, the international system is about self-interest.