Top 5 Today: Moi University Don’s Strike Afresh and Other Headlines
The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Moi Chapter secretary, Wegesa Bosulu, held a media briefing today. He stated that despite their return to work agreement in December, members are yet to receive their December salaries. The Moi University Council has also flouted several other agreements, according to their initial bargain.
This outcome comes barely 4 weeks after the staff and the council reached negotiations following an earlier 3 months strike that paralysed operations at the university.
The learning institution is facing management challenges after another strike late last year in October. It was closed indefinitely following students’ unrest as a result of the university dons’ strike over poor working terms and conditions. They also noted failure of the university council to implement the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
CS Muturi Lashes at Government for Son’s Abduction
Public Service CS Justin Muturi has in a rather awkward manner, lashed at the same government he serves in. The CS was lamenting at the recent wave of abductions targeting Kenyan youth, where his son fell victim.
He held a press briefing on Sunday at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, demanding closure,from William Ruto’s government, following his son’s abduction during the early June wave of anti-government protests.
Despite his attempts, at the time, to reach out to senior security figures, he was met with cold responses and dead ends from the responsible individuals.
“One of the things we had accused the past regime was the issue of abductions and forced disappearances. Today, there have been abductions and forced deaths mainly targeting the youth,” Muturi quipped.
He has criticised the government for its casualness about the mysterious abductions. Muturi’s concerns highlights a growing divide within the Cabinet over the issue.
KENHA To Close a Section Of Uhuru Highway
In a statement given by the road authority on January 9th, KeNHA notified members of the public of a planned traffic disruption along Uhuru Highway. The statement, shared on their social media accounts, went into detail about how it would impact traffic flow at the Haile Selassie Roundabout.
The disruption, set to begin on January 16th, is necessitated by the planned construction of a pedestrian underpass at a section of the busy road. It will take about 11/2 months to complete and construction is set to end on 20th February, 2025.
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site.”
Vatican Guidelines To Allow Gay Priests
The Vatican new guidelines, quietly posted on the website of the Italian bishops’ conference, say seminary directors should consider a priestly candidate’s with same-sex sexual preferences, as it is only as one aspect of their personality.
In the past, the Vatican had not explicitly barred gay men from entering the priesthood in the past, however, the admittance of gay men into the priesthood has remained something of a taboo subject.
Pope Francis, has been lenient towards the LGBTQ community, and has allows priests to wed same-sex marriages.
The Italian bishops are said to have approved the document in November. The text from Vatican’s clergy office, confirms the guidelines as effective for a trial period of 3 years.
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