App guarantees better family planning service
The online platform, currently being piloted in five counties, seeks to curb wastage and fraud in managing family planning services
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
App guarantees better family planning service
Insect quarantine facility at KEFRI
Centre will help Kenya manage pests that sneak in from other countries
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Insect quarantine facility at KEFRI
Kenya launches first insect quarantine facility in the region
The facility will help Kenya in managing insects brought in from other countries mainly for pest control purposes.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Kenya launches first insect quarantine facility in the region
Kenya’s vast range lands and the conservancy question
The 16,000-hectare conservancy is part of a 50,000-hectare expanse of land owned by the Gir Gir Group Ranch.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Kenya’s vast range lands and the conservancy question
Gideon hints at being in an alliance ahead of 2022 poll
Kanu chairman says he is ready to work with like-minded leaders with a view of fielding one candidate.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Gideon hints at being in an alliance ahead of 2022 poll
Three charged over Sh0.5 million NHIF medical fraud
Hellen Kemunto, Jane Njoki and Antony Kyalo appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku but denied the charges.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Three charged over Sh0.5 million NHIF medical fraud
Police establish one centre to handle gender violence
Most gender-based violence cases go unreported because of the way reported ones are handled in the stations
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Police establish one centre to handle gender violence
Hospitals to get recovery centres for attack victims
Globally, about 243 million women and girls were abused last year by an intimate partner while only two in five such cases reported or sought help.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Hospitals to get recovery centres for attack victims
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The toughest 9 months: I was pregnant with cancer
Out of every 1,000 pregnancies, one mother is always faced with the choice between having an abortion and fighting for her life or keeping her child..
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
The toughest 9 months: I was pregnant with cancer
Covid pandemic may hit children harder, new study
More children risk losing their childhood by the time covid-19 pandemic is brought under control.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Covid pandemic may hit children harder, new study
Private farm offers CBC learners practical skills
A school in Kajiado County has partnered with a nearby farm where Grade Four learners will acquire farming skills.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Private farm offers CBC learners practical skills
NHIF’s Sh6.3b tender faces headwinds
The complainant gave NHIF three days to cancel the awards as well as offer a response failure to which a legal suit will be instituted.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
NHIF’s Sh6.3b tender faces headwinds
Six counties show improved mother and child health
Maternal mortality stands at 362 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Almost half of these deaths happen in just six to ten counties.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Six counties show improved mother and child health
Curfew sucks energy out of Christmas
Bishop David Oginde says Kenyans have been through a lot the past few months and are yearning for bright season.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Curfew sucks energy out of Christmas
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I found my path: Doctor who failed nursery school
Today, however, he is an author travelling the world and an accomplished personal brand.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
I found my path: Doctor who failed nursery school
Nivea maker to give Sh32m for food security
Beiersdorf will fund a school feeding programme, agriculture recovery and capacity building of service delivery to beneficiaries.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Nivea maker to give Sh32m for food security
Magoha appoints university councils
Christopher Khaemba, the former Alliance High School principal will now serve as a member of the Moi University Council.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Magoha appoints university councils
We need law to guard teen health - experts
Experts in reproductive health are pushing for a single law that will handle all issues governing adolescent health
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
We need law to guard teen health - experts
Gay unions heavy cross for church?
The battle between conservative and moderates in the communion seems to be heightening.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Gay unions heavy cross for church?
No end to car import wars as firm accuses lawmakers of bias
The vehicle inspection firm says it followed due process before it was considered for the lucrative tender as ethical and moral questions emerge.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
No end to car import wars as firm accuses lawmakers of bias
Kilifi home buyers set to receive houses
The first phase of Mtwapa Pride Apartments targeted low to medium-income earners with a unit going for Sh995,000.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Kilifi home buyers set to receive houses
Private school steps up to open doors for learners
Head teacher Joseph Gitonga says they put in place measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Private school steps up to open doors for learners
National Quality Control Laboratory sent packing
This is the second time the board is being disbanded.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
National Quality Control Laboratory sent packing
KEBS vs Vehicle Inspectors
A bid by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) to engage more firms in the inspection of vehicles imported into the country, is fuelling the conflict.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
KEBS vs Vehicle Inspectors
Uptake of HIV self-test kits high in men, youth
The pack also needs to have contacts which can be used by the person using the kit.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Uptake of HIV self-test kits high in men, youth
Clerics say rising political heat bad for law and order
The church leaders say they foresaw Jubilee use its majority to consolidate power and hinder genuine reforms.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Clerics say rising political heat bad for law and order
Agriculture firm appoints new MD
Ochanda takes over from Lucas Meso, who has been at the helm of the State firm since 2011.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Agriculture firm appoints new MD
Rights off the mark as girl child day is celebrated
The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2014 shows that one in five girls in Kenya, aged 15 to 19, is already pregnant
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Rights off the mark as girl child day is celebrated
Man seeks CBK help over fictitious bank dealings, CRB listing
He sought CBK help following unending frustrations and summons by DCI mid last year over alleged fraud
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Man seeks CBK help over fictitious bank dealings, CRB listing
BAT watches as Ministry, Board resolve Lyft's registration
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe sought answers as to how the controversial nicotine pouches manufactured by BAT were registered.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
BAT watches as Ministry, Board resolve Lyft's registration
Anti-tobacco lobbies warn against agreeing to BAT tax break request
BAT announced that it was in talks with National Treasury and KRA to have pouches exempted from excise duty for two to three years
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Anti-tobacco lobbies warn against agreeing to BAT tax break request
Coronavirus could not keep them away from books
The 15 girls meet three times a week under a shade and study on their own, with assistance from a Form Three student-teacher.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Coronavirus could not keep them away from books
How politics has clamped down gold mining at site
The standoff is a matter that not even the ministry wants to get involved in
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
How politics has clamped down gold mining at site
How politics play at lucrative gold mining site
How politics has clamped down activities at a gold mining site.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
How politics play at lucrative gold mining site
Obado says his rivals plan to use police to cause chaos in assembly
Senator Ochillo Ayacko is alleged to have met MCAs to coerce them into supporting Obado’s ouster
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Obado says his rivals plan to use police to cause chaos in assembly
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I survived defilement and two suicide attempts
She has a traumatic history of losing her father, defilement that resulted in pregnancy and two suicide attempts.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
I survived defilement and two suicide attempts
Sapit: Don't politicise environment
Anglican Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit has cautioned against politicisation of environmental matters.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Sapit: Don't politicise environment
ACK bishop resigns to take up new post in UK
A vicar, on the other hand, operates under the bishop and takes charge of a parish within a diocese.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
ACK bishop resigns to take up new post in UK
Gikomba fires did not kill my business dream
Constant fires that time and again raze down the huge market have caused untold losses
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Gikomba fires did not kill my business dream
Investors have little to show six years after paying for land
Those who bought land from Mhasibu Housing Company say they were promised title deeds, cabro roads, water and electricity, but none has been delivered
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 years ago
Investors have little to show six years after paying for land