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Brigid Chemweno

With 12 linked instruments, he is truly a one-man band

With a guitar in his hand and other musical instruments on his back, Joshua Kamau is a walking one-man band.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

With 12 linked instruments, he is truly a one-man band

Lawmaker Isaac Mwaura claims life in danger

Lawmaker Isaac Mwaura claims life in danger

By Kamau Maichuhie and Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Red Cross seeks additional Sh1.5billion drought mitigation funds

Red Cross seeks additional Sh1.5billion drought mitigation funds

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Tragedy as four children perish in house fire in Kajiado

Tragedy as four children perish in house fire in Kajiado

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Kalonzo: Coordinating committee cannot choose NASA flagbearer

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka now says the final decision on NASA’s presidential candidate lies with the four principals, dismissing ongoing works by a committee mandated to name the Opposition alliance’s flagbearer.

By Brigid Chemweno and Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Kalonzo: Coordinating committee cannot choose NASA flagbearer

Bodies of Kenyan aid workers killed in South Sudan to be flown home

The four were among six aid workers who were waylaid as they were traveling from Juba to Pibor, a town in the Eastern part of South Sudan.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Bodies of Kenyan aid workers killed in South Sudan to be flown home

Doctors and governors on warpath again over Sh3.2 billion

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentist Union (KMPDU) has put governors on the spot over payment of Sh3.2 billion accumulated salaries for doctors.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Doctors and governors on warpath again over Sh3.2 billion

Climate Scientists warn of worse drought situation ahead

Climate Scientists from multi-international agencies have warned that the ongoing drought situation in Kenya will get worse despite shallow rainfall witnessed in various parts of the country.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Climate Scientists warn of worse drought situation ahead

Kanu welcomes over 40 defectors

Kanu Secretary General Nick Salat has said matters relating to aspirants seeking various elective positions would be handled at the party’s head office in Nairobi.

By Hillary Orinde and Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Kanu welcomes over 40 defectors

Apology to Kenyans as doctors' strike ends with return-to-work formula

"This country should not experience such a painful process again. We should be able to put the bigger interest of the public first," said the Meru Governor, who said that the strike was a big lesson towards implementing devolution as health was a devolved function.

By BRIGID CHEMWENO and PAUL OGEMBA 7 years ago

Apology to Kenyans as doctors' strike ends with return-to-work formula

Men unlikely to elect women, study reveals

It has emerged that half of Kenyans believe the country has made progress towards gender equality.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Men unlikely to elect women, study reveals

Konza boss John Tanui takes ICT innovation hub model to rural Kenya

His love for technology and belief in what it can do for the country has seen him rise to head the ambitious Konza Technopolis project.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Konza boss John Tanui takes ICT innovation hub model to rural Kenya

Konza boss takes ICT innovation hub model to rural Kenya

His love for technology and belief in what it can do for the country has seen him rise to head the ambitious Konza Technopolis project.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Konza boss takes ICT innovation hub model to rural Kenya

You’ll get your pay hike in July, TSC assures teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has assured teachers that their salaries will be increased starting July 1.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

You’ll get your pay hike in July, TSC assures teachers

TSC assures teachers of salary increase starting July

Teachers Service Commission has assured teachers that their salaries will be increased starting July 1.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

TSC assures teachers of salary increase starting July

Chirau Mwakwere defects to Wiper Party

The diplomat, who defected to Wiper yesterday, was received by party leader Kalonzo Musyoka at party headquarters in Nairobi.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Chirau Mwakwere defects to Wiper Party

'Standard' partners with Aga Khan to train journalists on modern skills

The Standard Group has partnered with Aga Khan University to train journalists in a one-year programme targeting young university graduates.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

'Standard' partners with Aga Khan to train journalists on modern skills

Church leaders call for credible polls as peace campaign launched

Church leaders have called for peaceful campaigns and credible elections, urging Kenyans to remain united in the run-up to the polls on August 8.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Church leaders call for credible polls as peace campaign launched

Government lacks good faith, say doctors as talks collapse again

The doctors’ strike mediation collapsed yet again Friday forcing the mediation panel to adjourn the reconciliation process until next week.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Government lacks good faith, say doctors as talks collapse again

CS Mailu declares March 3 Jiggers Awareness Day

The national policy on the prevention and control of jigger infestations notes tetanus as a common secondary infection that has been associated with death and the spread of HIV.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

CS Mailu declares March 3 Jiggers Awareness Day

Health CS Cleopa Mailu declares March 3 Jiggers Awareness Day

Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu has declared March 3 Jiggers Awareness Day. In the Kenya Gazette notice number 1302, the CS announced that the day would be marked every year.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Health CS Cleopa Mailu declares March 3 Jiggers Awareness Day

First Lady to support distribution of relief food in drought-hit areas

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has announced that her office will support relief efforts aimed at mitigating drought that has hit various parts of the country.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

First Lady to support distribution of relief food in drought-hit areas

Senator Machage quits ODM, to contest for Kuria West MP seat

Migori Senator Wilfred Machage has ditched ODM party and joined the Democratic Party (DP).

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Senator Machage quits ODM, to contest for Kuria West MP seat

Drought is now a national disaster

The Government has declared the current drought affecting 23 arid and semi-arid counties and pockets of other areas a national disaster.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Drought is now a national disaster

Amina: Loss will not affect relations with neighbours

Kenya must evaluate its relationship with its neighbours following the African Union Commission elections loss, a Cabinet secretary has said.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Amina: Loss will not affect relations with neighbours

Miscarriage caused me cancer, woman says

Twenty three years ago, Jackline Nekesa had a miscarriage that would change her life for the worse.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Miscarriage caused me cancer, woman says

Cigarette traders 'targeting pupils'

Tobacco firms are using tactics like selling cigarettes near schools and along walkways leading to schools to market their products to learners, a new survey shows.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Cigarette traders 'targeting pupils'

Florence Pakata: I did not let deafness halt my dreams

She had to contend with many obstacles along her path but she remained focused and today holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum studies and is a curriculum developer at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Florence Pakata: I did not let deafness halt my dreams

Audit on universities to commence on Monday

Commission for University Education (CHE) will undertake a quality audit inspection of all universities starting Monday. Secretary Prof David Some said the commission will focus on admission requirements for degree programmes.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Audit on universities to commence on Monday

Nairobi father donates liver to three-year-old ailing daughter, asks for help

A father who has offered to donate part of his liver to his three year old ailing daughter is appealing to Good Samaritans to offer a helping hand for his daughter to undergo a surgery in an Indian Hospital.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Nairobi father donates liver to three-year-old ailing daughter, asks for help

Kenyans bracing for tough times as worst drought in 5 years looms

Kenyans will have to dig deeper into their pockets for basic goods this year as the country enters the worst drought in half a decade.

By Frankline Sunday and Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Kenyans bracing for tough times as worst drought in 5 years looms

Welder who lost right arm and leg longs for an end to painful medics' strike

Three months ago, Godfrey Ninga Abich, 38, the sole breadwinner in his family of four, was in perfect health.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Welder who lost right arm and leg longs for an end to painful medics' strike

Gospel artiste Emmy Kosgei to embark on peace mission

In the campaign themed “Fostering Co-existence and Soberness among Kenyans for Sustainable Development”, the celebrated artist is collaborating with the National Authority for Campaigns against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada).

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Gospel artiste Emmy Kosgei to embark on peace mission

Airobotics launches automated drone platform

Airobotics, an Israel based company has built an automatic drone platform that enables customers to run drone missions autonomously.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Airobotics launches automated drone platform

Report: Some KCPE exam pupils cannot handle class 2 homework

A new study has once again returned a damning verdict on Kenya's education system.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Report: Some KCPE exam pupils cannot handle class 2 homework

Design style that gives Tel Aviv 'White City' title

The visual effect of the white buildings in Tel Aviv creates a sense of cleanliness and striking metropolis.

By Brigid Chemweno 7 years ago

Design style that gives Tel Aviv 'White City' title

Ford Kenya officials plot to chase Wetang'ula from party

A faction of Ford-Kenya officials are planning to remove party leader Moses Wetang'ula in two weeks.

By Moses Nyamori and Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

Ford Kenya officials plot to chase Wetang'ula from party

Tips from Israel: How mums built top start-ups while on maternity leave

From leading agricultural technologies to more traditional innovation, a journey through Israel’s diversified tech industry will convince you that no two Israeli entrepreneurs are alike.

By Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

Tips from Israel: How mums built top start-ups while on maternity leave

Walking on Old Jerusalem’s narrow streets

It was exactly 9pm on September 24 when our airplane touched down at the Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. I gave thanks to God for allowing me to set foot on the Holy Land and get to experience what I had been reading in the Bible for several years.

By Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

Walking on Old Jerusalem’s narrow streets

Media Agency launches new journalism training curriculum

The two-and-a-half-year curriculum for diploma level training is meant to standardise training and ensure quality, according to Media Council of Kenya (MCK).

By Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

Media Agency launches new journalism training curriculum

Managing mental illness

The most frequent of diagnosis of mental illnesses made in general hospital settings are depression, substance abuse, stress and anxiety disorders

By Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

Managing mental illness

You have failed Kerio residents, Raila tells Jubilee over cattle-rustling and killings

CORD leader Raila Odinga has faulted the Jubilee administration for failure to tame cattle rustling in Kerio Valley.

By Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

You have failed Kerio residents, Raila tells Jubilee over cattle-rustling and killings

Jubilee Government has failed to protect Kenyans, says Raila

CORD leader Raila Odinga has faulted the Jubilee Government for failing to secure Kenyans who are suffering under the hands of ruthless cattle rustlers in Kerio Valley.

By Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

Jubilee Government has failed to protect Kenyans, says Raila

Elderly Nairobi women troop back to school

Struggling to pronounce vowels and solve basic arithmetic problems, they are now determined to sharpen their mathematics and English skills.

By Brigid Chemweno 8 years ago

Elderly Nairobi women troop back to school

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