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In June 1980, when Jose Njuki-imwe Ngunjiri was only four months old, the house he was sleeping in suddenly caught fire. At the time his mother was attending to her green grocery stall situated along 6th Street in Eastleigh, about 400…
As the country prepares to mark World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, health experts, patient advocates, and persons living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are calling for increased awareness, early diagnosis, and equitable access to…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has toured several quarry sites across the county as preparations continue for the rehabilitation of rural access roads. The governor visited Miguta Quarry in Ngewa Ward, Githunguri Sub-County, as well as…
Tobacco farmers in Migori County have asked the government to force the local leaf companies to provide them with protective gear to save them from the risks of contracting dangerous diseases. According to the group, they risked…
Women in Vihiga County remain central to family welfare and economic development despite facing financial and social challenges, Vihiga Woman Representative Beatrice Adagala has said. Speaking during an interview on Vihiga FM, Adagala…
As more Kenyans emigrate abroad in pursuit of employment, education, and business opportunities, concerns are growing over the immense mental health challenges those adjusting to life away from home are grappling with. According to the…
The government has called for urgent global action to eliminate hazardous agricultural chemicals and end what he described as a double standard that exposes farmers in developing countries to substances banned elsewhere due to health and…
Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanár, has arrived in Kenya for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening political dialogue, development cooperation, and economic ties between the two countries. The…
The Judiciary has renewed calls for greater use of Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in resolving minor disputes as part of efforts to reduce case backlogs and ease congestion in correctional facilities. This emerged during a visit by the…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Monday kicked off a week-long public sensitization campaign against corruption. The anti-corruption campaign caravan was flagged off by Dr. Emily Moria, EACC Deputy Director for Education…
Five students of Magereza Academy in Naivasha have been arraigned before a local court on charges of arson and malicious damage to school property worth Sh5 million. The minors are accused of planning and executing an attack that torched a…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Western Region has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with both the County Government of Vihiga and the National Government Administration to enhance road infrastructure development…
Hundreds of learners in Homa Bay County are set to advance to the county level of the Kenya Music Festival competitions after the successful conclusion of the three-day competition within Rangwe Sub County. The colorful event, which…
Kenya has positioned itself as a continental leader in digital technology, with the government rolling out an ambitious agenda to transform the economy through ICT infrastructure, smart cities, and grassroots digital access. The ICT sector…
Hamisi Member of Parliament Charles Gimose has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the education sector in the constituency, terming education as a critical pillar of rural development and a powerful tool for transforming lives.…
Residents of Gichagi Village in Ngong Ward, Kajiado North Subcounty, have elected five Village Council members to represent the village’s five clusters in local governance matters. The exercise was conducted at the Gichagi Assistant…
Egerton University is partnering with stakeholders to promote 4K Clubs in more than 50 schools within Nakuru County in an initiative that aims to empower young learners with knowledge and skills in responsible crop protection and…
Hundreds of youth from Meru County engaged in small businesses and enterprises have received a major boost from a non-governmental organization through its Sacco wing. Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), through its Sacco wing, has…
An Eldoret court has sentenced a middle-aged man to a total of 12 years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of two offenses related to gang rape and committing an indecent act with an adult. Benson Simiyu was found guilty by Senior…
Fear has quietly engulfed many women in Nyahururu as the increasing number of femicide cases reported across Kenya continues to spark anxiety and uncertainty. For many women in the town, simple routines such as walking home in the evening,…
Kapenguria Law Courts, in partnership with other stakeholders, participated in a tree planting drive as part of its Community Social Responsibility (CSR) to enhance the country’s forest cover and environmental conservation. The exercise…
A wave of student unrest that has disrupted learning in several schools across Narok County has prompted education and security stakeholders to roll out a raft of measures aimed at restoring stability and safeguarding learners. Enhanced…
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has urged parents to actively participate in molding their children into responsible citizens in a bid to stem rising cases of schools’ unrest. He noted that the fire outbreaks in schools have cast a…
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Kenya has called for increased investment and coordinated action to strengthen food safety systems across the country. The organization has warned that that policy commitments alone are…
