On the radarRetired President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Monday chair a meeting of the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Council, bringing together leaders of the opposition alliance to deliberate on the coalition's political agenda and organisational matters.
The meeting comes at a time when the coalition continues to reassess its strategy amid Kenya's evolving political landscape.
As the coalition's council chair, Uhuru will preside over discussions expected to focus on strengthening the alliance, enhancing coordination among affiliate parties, and reviewing key policy and governance issues affecting the country.
Uhuru, who has maintained his role within the coalition since leaving office, has continued to play a key part in guiding Azimio's leadership on strategic and political matters.
Monday's council meeting will also provide an opportunity for coalition leaders to discuss the way forward on ongoing national issues and reaffirm their commitment to advancing the coalition's objectives ahead of future political engagements.
Ruto to host 5,000 Quakers at State House, Nairobi
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi will on Monday join about 5,000 members of the Friends (Quakers) Church at State House, Nairobi, for a meeting with President William Ruto.
The engagement is expected to celebrate the church's contribution to Kenya's social, educational and national development.
Mudavadi, a lifelong member of the Friends Church, has played a role in fostering unity within the Quaker community and strengthening collaboration among its various yearly meetings. His efforts have been credited with encouraging dialogue and cohesion within one of Kenya's largest Protestant denominations.
The Friends Church established its first mission in Kenya in 1902 at Kaimosi in Vihiga County, laying the foundation for education, healthcare and community development in the region.
Health Union Caucus to address a press conference at noon
Health union officials will address the media at Gardens Apartments, Upper Hill in Nairobi at noon over the ongoing nationwide strike
Patients across more than 20 counties have been without essential care on after nurses went on a nationwide strike, worsening a health crisis already caused by an ongoing industrial action by Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers and several other medics
Hundreds of members of the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) marched through Nairobi, delivering petitions to the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors (CoG) demanding action on long-standing labour grievances.
The strike has affected public hospitals in counties including Embu, Kitui, Samburu, Wajir, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka Nithi, Kisii, Baringo, Makueni, Meru, Murang'a, Kisumu, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kwale, Nyamira, Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Lamu, Mombasa and Nyandarua.
Union officials say one of its biggest complaints is the Council of Governors' failure to conclude negotiations for the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which would improve nurses' terms of service and salaries.
Governor Godhana to face senator over management of municipalities
Tana River governor Dhadho Godhana will appear before Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations over governance and management of municipalities.
The meeting will be held from 10 am at Bunge Towers in Nairobi.
The committee is expected to seek clarification on the administration of the municipalities, including compliance with the legal framework governing urban areas, the operationalisation of municipal boards, and the delivery of services to residents.
Senators are also likely to examine whether the county has met the requirements set out under the Urban Areas and Cities Act and other relevant laws.
