The legacy of Rita Tinina: A humble and dedicated journalist
For more than two decades, Tinina reported many stories. She had the nose for news and reported stories with accuracy and clarity.
By Jacinta Mutura 25 days ago
The legacy of Rita Tinina: A humble and dedicated journalist
Study shows children who grow in children homes have low IQs and stunted growth
Most children who grew up in children's homes suffer stunted growth, have low Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and experience abnormal social development.
By Jacinta Mutura 25 days ago
Study shows children who grow in children homes have low IQs and stunted growth
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Why State plans to phase out children's homes
The idea is remove vulnerable children and orphans and transition them to family and community-based care before the 2032 deadline.
By Jacinta Mutura 25 days ago
Why State plans to phase out children's homes
Meta unveils alerts on platforms to help trace abducted children
Users of Facebook and Instagram will receive alerts of missing children in their news feeds as Interior PS terms initiative groundbreaking in marking pivotal milestone to protect children.
By Jacinta Mutura 27 days ago
Meta unveils alerts on platforms to help trace abducted children
Colleagues eulogise Rita Tinina as humble, dedicated journalist
Rita Tinina was a magnet that attracted colleagues. And for this reason, she had a pet name for her colleagues.
By Jacinta Mutura 30 days ago
Colleagues eulogise Rita Tinina as humble, dedicated journalist
Government to enroll all elders in cash transfer plan
Social Protection and Senior Citizens Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari said all eligible older persons will be onboarded into the programme.
By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago
Government to enroll all elders in cash transfer plan
Paralysed woman charts her way out of pain through craft, music
Muthoni's spinal cord was severely injured in a car accident, leaving her with three-quarter paralysis. She is now the leader of a self-help group.
By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago
Paralysed woman charts her way out of pain through craft, music
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Infidelity, murder and bizzare rant
Evans Kosgei, man accused of killing his wife Jackline Kimaiyo, a teacher in Mathira East, Nyeri, found dead in Thika; he went into hiding on March 7.
By Jacinta Mutura and Kibata Kihu 1 month ago
Infidelity, murder and bizzare rant
Government revokes all liquor licences in tough measures to control sale, taking of brews
In radical directives, all licences and certification permits for second generation alcohol distillers and manufacturers have been revoked.
By Okumu Modachi and Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago
Government revokes all liquor licences in tough measures to control sale, taking of brews
LSK to sue KRA for illegal collection of housing levy
"There is no legal basis to deduct the housing levy and this action amounts to contempt of court and arbitrary imposition of tax," said outgoing LSK president Eric Theuri.
By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago
LSK to sue KRA for illegal collection of housing levy
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Mystery of child taken from home but DCI waiting 'for statement'
What started as a naive boy talk has turned into a full-blown investigation spiced with allegations of trafficking spreading between counties, countries and continents.
By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago
Mystery of child taken from home but DCI waiting 'for statement'
Activists raise alarm as women attacked on witchcraft claims
Aleya, a resident of Rongumo clan in Kargi was beaten to death on February 18, 2024, by a group of morans on instructions of elders from the Rendille community.
By Jacinta Mutura 1 month ago
Activists raise alarm as women attacked on witchcraft claims
State disburses Sh2. 1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries
The individuals are part of the 1,233,149 beneficiaries under the Inua Jamii Programme.
By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago
State disburses Sh2. 1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries
State disburses Sh2.1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries
200,000 beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii programme will start receiving their monthly stipend after the government releases Sh2.1 billion for January disbursements.
By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago
State disburses Sh2.1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries
Cabinet approves new Bill to enhance human rights
The Bill which was approved by the Cabinet seeks to enhance and to implement the right to social protection for citizens through the Social Protection Department.
By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago
Cabinet approves new Bill to enhance human rights
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Waeni's murder: Danger signs to watch to avoid online predators
Police sources have traced an online conversation between the victim and a stranger as digital experts give clues on how young people can be lured to danger.
By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago
Waeni's murder: Danger signs to watch to avoid online predators
Youth embrace theatre and dance to advocate social, political justice
The group uses music, plays, poems, spoken word and dance to champion against injustices such as police brutality, extra-judicial killings and forced disappearance.
By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago
Youth embrace theatre and dance to advocate social, political justice
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Questions as 2,000 now set to join Form One without sitting KCPE
Education stakeholders, however, oppose the move, term it a serious breach of policy. CS defends the decision saying the learners will sit a qualifying exam at Form Three.
By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago
Questions as 2,000 now set to join Form One without sitting KCPE
School feeding programme targets four million learners
PS Belio Kipsang said the programme targets four million learners and additional funding of Sh7.7 billion will be required to successfully implement the same.
By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago
School feeding programme targets four million learners
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'How I won Sh3 million for making plastic from water weed'
Nguthiru's startup project of converting water hyacinth into biodegradable plastics saw him recognised and awarded USD20,000 (Sh3 million) at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago
'How I won Sh3 million for making plastic from water weed'
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Poll: Kenyans have little hope in 2024 amid tough economy
New study by Infotrak Research and Consulting shows that three out of five Kenyans are unhappy with the country's current trajectory, with women and youth leading the pack.
By Aloys Michael and Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago
Poll: Kenyans have little hope in 2024 amid tough economy
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Sorry state of major airports exposed
A new report has exposed the sorry state of Kenya's three major airports, ranging from defective and inadequate infrastructure and electro-mechanical facilities.
By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago
Sorry state of major airports exposed
Special unit to be set up to probe road accidents
Murkomen expresses optimism the unit will give actual and independent outcomes. CS announces plans to retrain and retest drivers as well as revamping curriculum in driving schools.
By Jacinta Mutura 4 months ago
Special unit to be set up to probe road accidents
Nine CSs, 11 governors feted with State honours
Nine Cabinet Secretaries and 11 governors are among more than 900 individuals who were awarded State commendations by President William Ruto during the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations.
By Jacinta Mutura 4 months ago
Nine CSs, 11 governors feted with State honours
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Njenga's 'Healing the Mind' book reveals pain of mental illness
In a chapter on office politics and its relation to mental health, individuals raise questions on discrimination, criticism, absenteeism, office relationships, and gender biases.
By Jacinta Mutura 6 months ago
Njenga's 'Healing the Mind' book reveals pain of mental illness
Pressure mounts on Azimio to stop protest over wanton destruction
"The Azimio brigade has lost control of the protesters and they are now in the hands of goons and people who do not respect the rule of law," said Atwoli.
By Jacinta Mutura and Wesley Koech 9 months ago
Pressure mounts on Azimio to stop protest over wanton destruction
Kenya signs deal for nursing jobs in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced job vacancies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for nurses and midwives, inviting Kenyans to apply for these positions.
By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago
Kenya signs deal for nursing jobs in Saudi Arabia
Kenya signs deal for nursing, midwifery jobs in Saudi Arabia
The bilateral labour agreement signals departure from mistreatment and exploitation of Kenya migrant workers in the gulf.
By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago
Kenya signs deal for nursing, midwifery jobs in Saudi Arabia
Police torture survivors recall ordeal
IMLU says the state owes victims awarded by courts over Sh30 million. Painful moments as kin recall police brutality on their loved ones.
By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago
Police torture survivors recall ordeal
We'll not succumb to diversionary tactics and intimidation, media lobby groups tell state
The media wants President William Ruto to call out government officials over the sustained attack on journalists and media houses.
By Jacinta Mutura, James Wanzala 9 months ago
We'll not succumb to diversionary tactics and intimidation, media lobby groups tell state
Align your curriculums with today's job market, TVETs told
Institutions urged to invest in research to ensure they churn out skilled workers into the job market. Moving towards green energy among areas told to invest in.
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
Align your curriculums with today's job market, TVETs told
PS announces plans to reform TVET curriculum to align with Bottom-up agenda
The PS said the curriculum reform will be done through the implementation of the Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) curricula.
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
PS announces plans to reform TVET curriculum to align with Bottom-up agenda
How donated human milk changes infants' lives
The human milk bank was established in 2019 to provide high-quality, safe milk for babies who can't receive their mothers' milk.
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
How donated human milk changes infants' lives
Retool TVET curriculum to align with industrial, technological skill needs, TVETs urged
"Skills that are acquired through TVET can provide solutions to society, improve on national development, food security and other spheres of life."
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
Retool TVET curriculum to align with industrial, technological skill needs, TVETs urged
Indians lauded for their contribution to economy
The Indian community in Kenya has been lauded for their economic, social and cultural contribution to Kenya's development.
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
Indians lauded for their contribution to economy
Plastic waste is not for idlers, it can make you money - players
Plastic waste collection is a highly lucrative job but we must respect the pickers so that young people can take it up
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
Plastic waste is not for idlers, it can make you money - players
Mental health crisis requires urgent action, warn experts
Report shows 82 percent of employees with a mental health condition do not tell their managers for fear of discrimination. Further 40 percent give a false reason for mental health-related time off.
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
Mental health crisis requires urgent action, warn experts
PS Nixon Korir says Ardhi House reforms bearing fruit, warns cartels
It is emerging that some of those affected in the transfers have been strategising to mobilise powerful forces to fight on their behalf while some have moved to court.
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
PS Nixon Korir says Ardhi House reforms bearing fruit, warns cartels
Report: African needs 1 million research scientists to drive growth
Kyobutungi said the expertise gap presents an opportunity for Africa to make a significant leap in its social and economic development.
By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago
Report: African needs 1 million research scientists to drive growth
Murkomen meets stakeholders in transport sector over road carnage
The meeting came shortly after CS Murkomen announced a raft of measures to be taken to regulate the industry and reduce road accidents that claim More than 4000 every year.
By Jacinta Mutura 11 months ago
Murkomen meets stakeholders in transport sector over road carnage
CDF Ogolla's last moments in troubled North Rift
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