She cited an incident in which a 16-year-old girl was raped by an Imam at Kambi Garba area.

The uncertainty and fear were as a result of the signs that the arrival of the three could have marked the beginning of the end of her marriage.

Children are often considered a gift from God, and the arrival of one sparks celebrations

Other than meat, the technology can also be used to dry vegetables, most fruits and herbs

“It was the government’s idea to start prison farms whose main objectives include training and equipping inmates with agricultural skills both in crop and livestock production, production of high quality fruit tree seedlings and generation of government revenue,” says Ithanzu.

When she was younger, Mariam Mell’Osime Mpaata disliked sports. Little did the soft-spoken woman with an infectious smile know what was in store for her. Mpaata, 36, is the founder and director of Junior Stars Football Academy and the Junior Stars Youth Development Programme.

When was the last time you visited a doctor or had a health checkup for the sake of it? Are you the kind of person that waits until you are completely frail before rushing to the hospital for medication?

Youthful Esther Kinuthia loves life and eats it with a big spoon. This is understandable because she is only 22 years old and excited about growing up and the opportunities it presents.

Do you have a mentally challenged relative? Well, many have, and only a few families can afford decent care for their challenged siblings.

Researchers at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) have raised the alarm over increased cases of Hepatitis B, an infectious virus, in the country.

I have always loved visiting Nakuru, the majestic town located on the floor of the Rift Valley. Of late, it might have become (in)famous as ‘Nax Vegas’, but there remain places to have wholesome fun as a family.

The road to Isiolo from Nanyuki is picturesque, more like those winding roads racing on in the middle of nowhere in country ballads.

There was a time when parents and their children would head to church together on Sunday morning. No anymore. Young people are increasingly opting out of this ‘family outing’, whether they are living with their parents or on their own.

At the age of 20, June Gathoni made a bold step that would see her life, and that of many others, transformed greatly. She started her own company, Next Generation Technology, an ICT firm that would see her brush shoulders with different classes of people who sought her services

Justice Roselyn Naliaka Nambuye still vividly recalls her divorce in 1990, a marriage breakdown she attributes to her inability to get children.

More than 200 fistula patients will benefit from free surgical operations to be carried out through a series of medical camps across the country.

Ahmed’s company, Nairobi Tyres, deals in tyres, tubes, rims, batteries and related items, and has two branches; one in Eastleigh and the other in Embakasi. These businesses bring in several hundred thousand shillings every month. He has four full-time employees.

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) chairman John Mututho has demonstrated great passion in the war against drug and substance abuse.

Two Kenyan girls from Moi Tea Girls Secondary School, Kericho, have emerged winners of the 2013 Student Research Competition sponsored by the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP).

Two Kenyan students are among 22 high school students from 12 countries across the world who emerged winners of the 2013 Student Research Competition sponsored by the Global Travel and

A Kenyan post-doctoral researcher at the Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is among 83 awardees to receive a seed grant of $100,000 from the Canadian government to implement new and bold ideas that aim to address health problems in resource-poor countries.

She isn’t shy of sharing about her poor performance in school, but ANGELA WAMOLA, Head of Strategy and Planning at Safaricom knows too well attitude can make or break you. She shares her journey to one of the top jobs in the leading telecommunications giant with SYLVIA WAKHISI

Over and over again, we are encouraged to embrace a saving culture as a way of transforming our lives. Saving is a powerful tool for self-employment and improving livelihoods, especially among the poor. It is one of the reasons why Pauline Ngari came up with Operation Akiba Nyumbani, to promote a saving culture across the country, no matter how little a person’s income.

As the world marks the breast cancer awareness next month, most doctors have nothing to write home about as grim statistics show that more will continue to die due to ignorance. When is the last time you visited a doctor or had a health check-up for the sake of it? While many would rather be in the dark and deal with a problem once its knocks, others find it difficult to reserve time from their busy schedules to have a date with their doctor. Well, if you fall under this category, you have all the reasons to worry.

She has won the hearts of many because of her warm personality, which has seen her students refer to her as ‘mum’. To them, she exhibits the golden character of a strong mother who is always there for her children. She is not only approachable and easy to listen to; she also has a lot of passion for her work.

The pile of books neatly stacked in a cabinet in Nancy Karimi’s spacious office, furnished with black leather chairs catches one’s attention.

Many of us opt for different ways to unwind after a hectic schedule. To lower stress levels, one may opt for a weekend getaway or spending some moments at the spa. Dance is also an option, and it offers more benefits than one might imagine.

Many of us have known and grown to love Afro-Jazz singer, composer and pianist Achieng’ Abura for her superlative talent and cool demeanour. She shares with Sylvia Wakhisi what she has been up to after celebrating her golden jubilee in June.

It is not a condition many parents are aware of; some term their children slow learners, while others blame schools for the seemingly slow development.

Today marks Father’s Day, a day celebrated in many countries across the world on the third Sunday of June, to honour fathers and celebrate fatherhood.

A man slaughters his daughter and wife; a woman kills her husband and son then commits suicide. These gruesome tales from abroad are red flags that something is amiss in the Kenyan Diaspora house.

How far apart should children be spaced?

More women are putting off having a child till later in life for career reasons or from a desire to have it all. But what are the benefits and the risks of postponing childbirth till after 40?

Sarah serem, chair Salaries and Remuneration Commission has ruffled MP’s feathers in a wrong way. But behind that tough no-nonsense administrator, is a warm people-person, writes, SYLVIA WAKHISI