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Madagascar’s Axian telecom acquires Zuku parent firm Wananchi Group in Kenya
Business

Madagascar’s Axian telecom acquires Zuku parent firm Wananchi Group in Kenya

For Zuku, the new ownership is expected to bring in fresh capital that will enhance network stability, improve customer experience, and expand fibre coverage. The firm has in the past faced persistent complaints about slow speeds and service interruptions, challenges that Axian says it is ready to tackle as it integrates the brand into its wider operations.

A look into pay deal for varsity lecturers
Education and Career

A look into pay deal for varsity lecturers

According to the deal, Sh3.88 billion will be released by December 31, 2025, while the remaining Sh3.88 billion will be paid by July 2026. A separate framework for talks on the 2025–2029 CBA will also be finalised within a month, marking a step towards resolving long-standing pay disputes in the university sector.

MPs push for ban on paid surrogacy under new Reproductive Bill
Health and Wellness

MPs push for ban on paid surrogacy under new Reproductive Bill

Under the Bill, anyone found engaging in paid surrogacy or trading in human embryos could face a fine of up to Sh10 million or a jail term of up to ten years, or both. The law also bars medical professionals from facilitating such transactions, warning that doctors and embryologists who violate the law will face the same punishment.

Duale: 164 infants, 14 mothers died during Kiambu doctors’ strike
Health and Wellness

Duale: 164 infants, 14 mothers died during Kiambu doctors’ strike

According to the Health CS, attendance in key hospitals, including Thika Level 5 and Kiambu County Referral Hospital, dropped sharply during the industrial action. The number of patients seeking care fell from 80,452 between June and August 2024 to 54,282 in the same period of 2025, leaving more than 26,000 people without medical attention.

Kakamega on high alert as malaria risk rises - MOH
News

Kakamega on high alert as malaria risk rises - MOH

According to the Malaria Epidemic Early Warning Prediction System for Western Kenya Highlands, the latest forecast shows that Kakamega faces elevated malaria transmission risks, while Kisii and Nandi are expected to remain stable with no epidemic threat.

UPS cargo plane crashes in Louisville, killing seven and injuring 11
Global Affairs

UPS cargo plane crashes in Louisville, killing seven and injuring 11

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F aircraft, destined for Hawaii, crashed moments after lifting off, exploding on impact. The plane carried 38,000 gallons (144,000 litres) of fuel, sparking a large fire that engulfed at least two nearby businesses, including a petroleum recycling facility and an auto repair shop.

University lecturers call off strike after 49 days
News

University lecturers call off strike after 49 days

UASU acknowledged that the union had not achieved its demand for immediate full payment of the Sh7.9 billion but said the decision to end the strike was in the interest of more than 600,000 students and the survival of public universities.

Judges perks Bill under fire as SRC warns of Sh15bn yearly hit
News

Judges perks Bill under fire as SRC warns of Sh15bn yearly hit

Under the plan, judges would not contribute to their retirement fund, meaning the government would shoulder the entire cost. This is against the commission’s recommendation to place all state officers under a defined contribution scheme, which aligns with national policy and the Pensions Increase Act, 2005.

Marakwet residents surrender six Illegal guns, boost disarmament drive
News

Marakwet residents surrender six Illegal guns, boost disarmament drive

The National Police Service (NPS) reported that Elgeyo Marakwet County has now seen a total of 299 illegal firearms, 2,173 rounds of ammunition, and one grenade voluntarily surrendered since the start of the exercise. The trend reflects stronger community cooperation with law enforcement to restore safety and stability in the region.