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Benjamin Obegi

Why President Uhuru must move very fast to arrest rising fears

<p>As the countdown to the August polls builds, anxiety seems to be on the rise

By Benjamin Obegi, Onyango Chrispine, Dickens Onyango 7 years ago

Why President Uhuru must move very fast to arrest rising fears

Ecowas sets good example of democracy

Ecowas sets good example of democracy

By Benjamin Obegi 7 years ago

From river of life to river of death

From river of life to river of death

By Benjamin Obegi 8 years ago

Where morans turn their backs on 'cut' girls

Where morans turn their backs on 'cut' girls

By Benjamin Obegi 8 years ago

Nairobi Corporal who goes beyond the call of duty

Mention a police officer to most Kenyans and what comes to mind is harassment and bribe taking.

By Benjamin Obegi 8 years ago

Nairobi Corporal who goes beyond the call of duty

Living to inspire: Disability cannot hold her back

As the world marks International Day of Disabled Persons tomorrow, progress made globally as pertains those with disabilities is set to be reviewed.

By Benjamin Obegi 8 years ago

Living to inspire: Disability cannot hold her back

Performance should mirror your impressive CV

Graduates should go beyond adding colour to their resumes. Employers may have an affinity for more qualifications but the ability for an employee to deliver in line with the resume is key.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Performance should mirror your impressive CV

Kenya’s Co-op movement set for profile boost

The Kenyan co-operative movement is set for a major profile boost when it hosts the African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Association (Accosca) conference next month.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Rebel with a cause, mother of ten refuses to have her daughters undergo FGM

Naomi Ghatti Marwa, 47, from Ntimaru, Kuria East, committed a cardinal sin against her people after refusing to allow her girls to undergo female circumcision.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Rebel with a cause, mother of ten refuses to have her daughters undergo FGM

Driven by passion, Prof Michael Muiga ensures girls remain in school

When US President Barack Obama in his recent visit to the country mentioned the Let the Girls Learn initiative, which is championed by Michelle Obama, it did not appear to resonate with many.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Driven by passion, Prof Michael Muiga ensures girls remain in school

The garbage by your window could kill you

Who is to blame for that garbage you jump and skip over before you open the door to your residence? The county government?

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

The garbage by your window could kill you

Why firms are absorbing creative talent

More corporates are recruiting talented and creative staff in their ranks to up their competitive edge. The move has eased employability of graduate students with exceptional skills - changing the modern workplace dynamics.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Why firms are absorbing creative talent

Girl's 15 minutes of fame with President Obama

He was so captivated that when the microphone was about to be passed to the next speaker, the President said, “Let her have the mic. Her story is quite inspiring.”

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Girl's 15 minutes of fame with President Obama

Kenyans in Narok County rebuilding lives after loss

When his long-time friend counted the massive loss of business after the floods had subsided, he decided he was better in the next world and committed suicide.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Kenyans in Narok County rebuilding lives after loss

Blending natural juices for a better life

Four years ago, Hellen Ndunge completed a primary school teaching job. As any other graduate, Ndunge, 27, expected to get a job immediately.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 9 years ago

Blending natural juices for a better life

Nurse’s desire to save mothers in her village pays off

Before Antonella Leakono arrived at Longewan dispensary in Samburu West, mothers depended on traditional birth attendants to give birth.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 9 years ago

Nurse’s desire to save mothers in her village pays off

How source of life turned into river of death

The river, shared by three counties - Kisii, Migori and Homa Bay - has over the last few years been identified as the source of dirty water for thousands of users downstream.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

How source of life turned into river of death

Pooling resources cuts financial chains

For thousands of women in rural Kenyan villages, the idea of being financially independent rings a hollow tune. The land for cultivation has shrunk and income flow is a mirage.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Pooling resources cuts financial chains

Cleaning cars opens doors and more for shop owner

Edward Lukoye is a proud shop owner. As he puts the final shine on each car at the car wash that birthed the shop, Lukoye, 24, from Huruma slums in Nairobi, is focused on greater achievement. His current situation is merely a stepping stone towards his goal.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Cleaning cars opens doors and more for shop owner

Low marks did not blur his vision to excel in life

The Kenyan education system, which is known to place a high premium on high grades, can either nurture or crush dreams.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Low marks did not blur his vision to excel in life

Evening class tackles vices that dog county

It is exactly 6:48pm and Thomas Lelelit makes his way into the classroom of a night school in Samburu County. At this time, other pupils would be trekking for miles back to their homes after regular classes but Lelelit, 16, turns the clock to his benefit.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Evening class tackles vices that dog county

Food kiosk provides raft to wade through rough times

For 13 years, Angela Kanana has known the Grogoan mechanics’ shades as her office. It is here that the 41-year-old ekes out a living to feed and educate her three children.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Food kiosk provides raft to wade through rough times

Water, the source of life, now spews out pain and death

Hellen Odongo and Nancy Akinyi know the pain of drinking dirty water. They have watched in despair as their children hurt after contracting waterborne diseases. On many occasions, they have spent all their meagre resources seeking medical attention.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Water, the source of life, now spews out pain and death

Fishing for a fortune on his father’s farm

When he completed his secondary education in 2002, Jared Otieno opted to start fish farming in his parents’ piece of land. Otieno, 31, who hails from Migori County, had seen fishing at the lakeside transform many households for the better.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Fishing for a fortune on his father’s farm

Second-hand items gave this man comfort

After working for 15 years as a technician in Nairobiâ€™s industrial area, Simeon Mbindyo, 47, decided to establish a business. Thus since 1999, he has been selling second-hand items on Outer Ring Road in Nairobi.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Second-hand items gave this man comfort

Vocational training option for school leavers

Alice Chelule is among thousands of 2014 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education candidates who scored 200 marks and below.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Vocational training option for school leavers

Passion for art pays off, takes care of his bills

When Francis Munoko from Jericho estate in Nairobi sat for his KCSE examinations in 2000, the future looked dim.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Passion for art pays off, takes care of his bills

Widow’s long treks help put food on her table

Every day, Sabina Oduk, 37, a single mother from Huruma slums, Nairobi, has to walk for over 10 kilometres to make a living for her family.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Widow’s long treks help put food on her table

No turning back for teacher who started with Sh600

After training as a primary school teacher in 2013, William Ligami, 25, decided not to look for a teaching job

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

No turning back for teacher who started with Sh600

Belief in self helps mechanic realise dream

Elijah Opar had always wanted to be a motor vehicle mechanic.However, when he sat his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams in 2004, his future looked uncertain.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Belief in self helps mechanic realise dream

As you enjoy your party, mind the garbage

As you eat and make merry, there will be plenty of food on the dinner table and drinks to down it all. However, not all the food cooked will be eaten by family, friends and relatives.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 9 years ago

As you enjoy your party, mind the garbage

‘Mutura’ has given him land, a home is on the way

The young man had just completed high school but without a chance to pursue his dream teaching career due to financial hiccups at home, he set out to achieve another dream; owning a piece of land in Nairobi.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

‘Mutura’ has given him land, a home is on the way

Land where violence is a way of life

Mary Ochwang’i has scars on her face. Those who do not know the 33-year-old woman would assume she was burnt by fire.

By Benjamin Obegi 9 years ago

Land where violence is a way of life

Garbage collection earns him a living

For two years while living in Kaptembwo estate in Nakuru, Polycarp Wekesa, 25, saw his neighbours accumulate garbage which took time to dispose.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Garbage collection earns him a living

Growing vegetables has turned his life around

After spending three years looking for a job in Nairobi's Industrial Area, Mark Mulumba, 27, decided to eke out a living from growing vegetables.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Growing vegetables has turned his life around

Concern raised as students die within school premises

With cases of learners dying within school premises on the rise, parents and other key education stakeholders are voicing concern.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Concern raised as students die within school premises

Fish mongering feeds family, pays the bills

For the last eight years, Everline Ochieng, a single mother of two, has known only one business: Fish mongering.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Fish mongering feeds family, pays the bills

Meet varsity student who set up hospital to offer free treatment to poor patients

Many Kenyan youths in universities are always looking forward to getting well-paying jobs after graduation.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Meet varsity student who set up hospital to offer free treatment to poor patients

Two handcarts have enabled her to dream big

Margaret Wanja, 29, is a green vegetables vendor in Huruma, Nairobi. It has not been easy trying to make ends meet from meagre resources.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Two handcarts have enabled her to dream big

Local universities as good as those abroad

A key consideration for thousands of students intent on building their careers is the choice of training institution.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Local universities as good as those abroad

Police officer who labours to help the poor in society

To many Kenyans, the police force is corrupt, brutal and uncivilised.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Police officer who labours to help the poor in society

Police officer who labours to help the poor in society

To many Kenyans, the police force is corrupt, brutal and uncivilised. However, one officer is defying this image.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Police officer who labours to help the poor in society

Youth makes Sh1,000 daily hawking drinks

For the past two years, Mohamed Kofa, 24, from Madogo in Tana River County, has earned a living selling soft drinks in buses plying the Nairobi-Hola road.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Youth makes Sh1,000 daily hawking drinks

Earning a living from selling old newspapers

For seven years, Florence Wanjiku, 34, has made ends meet by buying and selling old newspapers in Nairobi.

By BENJAMIN OBEGI 10 years ago

Earning a living from selling old newspapers

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