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Jacinta Mutura

Family, friends celebrate the life of June Moi at Sunday service

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi described June as a lovely human being, saying the Moi family is coming to terms with her demise.

Family, friends celebrate the life of June Moi at Sunday service

Catholic church supports bid to phase out children homes

Catholic church supports bid to phase out children homes

Church accuses State of seeking to cripple its firms

Church accuses State of seeking to cripple its firms

From orphanages to family set-up, foster care parents recall journey

From orphanages to family set-up, foster care parents recall journey

Children no one wants as clock ticks to phase out orphanages

National Care Reform Strategy proposes placing children in alternative family care. Donors are being encouraged to support children from within their families and communities.

Children no one wants as clock ticks to phase out orphanages

Dependency syndrome in children's homes ruining proper growth

Numerous studies have evidenced that institutions are damaging to the children and cannot replace family environment. The experience is even worse for children below three years.

Dependency syndrome in children's homes ruining proper growth

Foster families will be given priority in Inua Jamii, says PS

Families seeking to be enrolled in the Cash Transfer programme and have children in Charitable Children Institutions (CCI’s) will be given priority.

Foster families will be given priority in Inua Jamii, says PS

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.

Why State plans to phase out children's homes

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.

Study shows children who grow in children homes have low IQs and stunted growth

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.

The legacy of Rita Tinina: A humble and dedicated journalist

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paralysed woman charts her way out of pain through craft, music

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.

LSK to sue KRA for illegal collection of housing levy

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.

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.

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 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 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 2 months ago

Cabinet approves new Bill to enhance human rights

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 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 3 months ago

Youth embrace theatre and dance to advocate social, political justice

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 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 3 months ago

School feeding programme targets four million learners

'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 3 months ago

'How I won Sh3 million for making plastic from water weed'

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 4 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 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 4 months ago

Nine CSs, 11 governors feted with State honours

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 6 months ago

Njenga's 'Healing the Mind' book reveals pain of mental illness

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 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 9 months ago

Kenya signs deal for nursing, midwifery jobs in Saudi Arabia

Children no one wants as clock ticks to phase out orphanages

National Care Reform Strategy proposes placing children in alternative family care. Donors are being encouraged to support children from within their families and communities.

Children no one wants as clock ticks to phase out orphanages

Dependency syndrome in children's homes ruining proper growth

Numerous studies have evidenced that institutions are damaging to the children and cannot replace family environment. The experience is even worse for children below three years.

Dependency syndrome in children's homes ruining proper growth

Foster families will be given priority in Inua Jamii, says PS

Families seeking to be enrolled in the Cash Transfer programme and have children in Charitable Children Institutions (CCI’s) will be given priority.

Foster families will be given priority in Inua Jamii, says PS

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.

Why State plans to phase out children's homes

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.

Study shows children who grow in children homes have low IQs and stunted growth

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.

The legacy of Rita Tinina: A humble and dedicated journalist

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paralysed woman charts her way out of pain through craft, music

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.

LSK to sue KRA for illegal collection of housing levy

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.

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.

Activists raise alarm as women attacked on witchcraft claims

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