Daily NationThe daily reported that Kenyans could enjoy four-day weekends when public holidays fall on Tuesdays or Thursdays if a proposed amendment to the law by Kiambu senator Karungo Thang'wa is approved. Thang'wa introduced the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to modify the Public Holidays Act to stipulate that if a public holiday falls on a Tuesday, the preceding Monday will also be designated a public holiday. The senator argues that extending public holidays would grant workers additional time to rest, rejuvenate, spend quality moments with family and friends, and observe important events or traditions. Kenya presently observes 12 public holidays annually: New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday, Labour Day, Madaraka Day, Idd-ul-Fitr, Huduma Day, Mashujaa Day, Jamhuri Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Idd-ul-Adha. The team includes commanders from various units, such as the Rapid Deployment Unit, Anti-Stock Theft Unit, General Service Unit, and Border Patrol Unit.

Source: Daily Nation August 17, 2023 08:01 UTC