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27 sex workers killed in Nairobi this year, says lobby group

Female sex workers face daily violence from clients, police, and strangers, with little protection from the law.

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Boda girls save mothers one free ride at a time

Motorbikes branded “Boda Girls” work with the Matibabu Foundation Hospital, to offer free transport to pregnant women to attend antenatal clinic.

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Painful injustice as snakebite victims left behind

Many families cannot afford treatment, while others do not report bites, convinced nothing will be done.

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A mother's joy turns to peril when doctors battle childbirth bleeding

PPH is not just Siaya’s threat it is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide.

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Majority of Kenyan women still face online violence, new study reveals

Nearly nine out of ten students in Nairobi’s higher learning institutions have witnessed or experienced technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).

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Kenyans face hostility after Suluhu's remarks

Hostility comes days after President Samia promised to crackdown on protesters she claimed were foreigners

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Suluhu: The lady who contested against and beat her own shadow

The assumption was simple: a woman’s touch would bring compassion, reconciliation, and democracy.

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Report: Migrant domestic workers face exploitation

A study reveals that migrant workers, elderly women and underage girls the most marginalised groups in domestic work and face labor and human rights violations.

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Governor Kahiga's art is talking too much and spewing nonsense

Kahiga has inverted that divine formula, talking like airtime is expiring and wisdom is a subscription he forgot to renew. 

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How AI boosts some jobs but prompts attacks on women

On the platform X, Grok, an AI tool that generates videos and images, has been weaponised in a coordinated campaign against women.

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Trump's Tylenol-autism link lacks medical backing, say health experts

Paracetamol remains the preferred medication for treating fever and pain during pregnancy, particularly due to concerns about the risks associated with alternatives, such as ibuprofen and aspirin.

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The Invisible Economy: Kenya's Care Policy to value women's unseen labour

In Kenya, where women disproportionately bear this responsibility, gender experts are calling for transformative change through the implementation of a National Care Policy.

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How tech is facilitating violence against women

99.3 per cent of women and girls reported facing technology-facilitated violence.

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Why deadly rabies is harboured in man's trusted friend

Rabies kills 2,000 Kenyans yearly, mostly children with post-exposure treatment being prohibitively expensive, leaving vulnerable families unable to access life-saving rabies care.

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The voice behind the booth: Why language services are next big thing

For nearly a decade, Rivaton Translators has been at the centre of this work—bridging languages, connecting cultures, and enabling global conversations right here in Kenya’s capital.

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UN faces historic budget cuts as Trump slashes funding

The United Nations is facing its most severe financial crisis in decades after the Trump administration drastically cut US contributions.

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Primal instincts: Counties struggle with human-wildlife conflict

In Kitui County’s arid and semi-arid lands, farmers have long struggled with food and nutrition security, partly due to crop damage by wild animals including monkeys.

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From TikTok to the streets: Nepal's Gen Z revolution and the global cry for system change

The once vibrant capital of Kathmandu, the scent of momo dumplings, and the warm humility of the Nepali has in recent days been turned into a battlefield.

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Potato thieves and bean raiders: The Monkey Mafia of Ukwala

"Our bosses are already headed to Lifunga to meet the assistant chief and farmers. They've been complaining a lot about these monkeys; they called the KWS for a barasa."

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Health workers threaten strike in 21 days over UHC jobs

KUCO Secretary General George Gibore said the CoG’s recent declaration disregarded lawful directives and worsened the crisis facing healthcare workers.

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Weak data leaves Africa guessing on vaccines, Long COVID-19 impact

The WHO African Region experienced its deadliest period in August 2021, with record weekly death tolls during the continent’s third wave.

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Milk Mamas of Samburu nurture baby jumbos to life with goat milk

Samburu women supply goat milk, keeping orphaned elephants alive daily.Reteti Sanctuary rescues calves, empowering communities.

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Safaricom expands role as enterprise technology partner

Safaricom PLC has reaffirmed its position as a trusted technology partner for businesses of all sizes since marking 16 years of supporting enterprises in Kenya.

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Long'uro: The trunkless elephant eaten by hyenas but refusing to give up

Five years ago, Long'uro, whose name means ‘cut’ in Samburu, was trapped in a well, brutally attacked by hyenas who tore off his trunk and ate it.

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Raising a kinder generation: How school clubs are transforming animal welfare

Cruelty towards animals is normalised, hidden in plain sight behind cultural practices, economic hardship, and indifference.

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Why teachers oppose push to devolve education

KUPPET has opposed a proposal by ODM leader Raila Odinga to devolve primary and secondary education to counties.

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The deadliest danger for mothers is postpartum bleeding, not the roads

Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, killing more women during childbirth than road accidents, with experts warning that the crisis is deadly but barely visible.

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The hidden reality of forced pregnancy tests in schools

Some schools subject students to intrusive, unconsented searches by teachers under the guise of looking for ‘illegal’ items

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Why these gentle giants don't intermarry

Elephants mourn their dead, remember childhood friends decades later, and can trace their family lines across vast landscapes.

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Ostrich leaves vets eating dust in the savannah

Beyond external parasites, ostriches face numerous internal threats including tapeworms and various intestinal parasites.

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Ministry slams KHRC over Hustler Fund report, terms it politically biased

CS Wycliffe Oparanya and PS Susan Mang’eni said KHRC's report, titled Failing the Hustlers, was deliberately skewed and failed to reflect the current status of the fund.

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Deadlier than crashes: How bleeding crisis is haunting delivery rooms

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 287,000 women died globally in 2020 due to pregnancy and childbirth complications.

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Epidemic in slow motion: Experts sound alarm over rise in NCDs deaths

Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, ranked third in 2024, with 7,478 deaths.

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Kindiki: The 'whispering deputy' who tried to 'roar' but gave Sh64 only

Behold! Kindiki, the whispering deputy. His voice is so faint, it needs Wi-Fi to reach the back of a rally crowd. If political power were measured in decibels, he’d still be searching for a network.

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End of 'I do'? Urban couples find joy without formal marriage vows

For many urban women, the journey to love and family no longer follows the traditional script of weddings and dowries.

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Myths and misconceptions blamed for low uptake of HPV vaccines

Counties in Northern Kenya continue to record alarmingly low uptake of HPV vaccine, with less than one per cent of eligible girls receiving the jab.

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Doctors' strike persist as health crisis deepens in Kiambu county

KMPDU is accusing the county of defying court orders and turning a blind eye to the collapsing healthcare infrastructure.

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The Last Laugh: Why Kenya's most detested carnivore deserves better

Hyenas are increasingly boxed in, both physically and psychologically. Human-caused hyena mortality has increased compared to lion-caused hyena mortality.

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Women's group calls for peaceful dispute resolution as Kenya faces rising tensions

WADR warned that continued conflict threatens to erode hard-won gains in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the rule of law.

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How Kibra youth are turning trash into treasure

Youth-led initiative transforms Kibera’s waste into jobs and clean environment. Slums Going Green inspires Africa by recycling plastics into useful products.

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