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Jacinta Mutura

New project launched to boost fight for children's rights

The fight for children rights has received a major boost after the launch of a new project aimed at strengthening protection of child rights in the country.

By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago

New project launched to boost fight for children's rights

Human rights groups raise alarm over escalating human rights violations

Human rights groups raise alarm over escalating human rights violations

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Multi-defilement victim, 12, lives in fear but police reluctant to act

Multi-defilement victim, 12, lives in fear but police reluctant to act

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Chinese language unlocks opportunities for Kenyans

Chinese language unlocks opportunities for Kenyans

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Homegrown school feeding program launched to support education, boost local farming

The government has embarked on a strategic shift in its school feeding program by piloting a new homegrown model in Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Homegrown school feeding program launched to support education, boost local farming

Hillside tragedy revives debate on whether learners should board

The debate that parents and the government have shied away from is once again in the fore, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba weighing in.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Hillside tragedy revives debate on whether learners should board

Breaking barriers: Lesuuda's bold stand for girls and women rights

Silvana Lesuuda advocates for the rights of women and girls in Samburu while breaking the myths through community engagements and socioeconomic empowerment.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Breaking barriers: Lesuuda's bold stand for girls and women rights

Inside civil servants Sh1.5b salary, allowances boom

The government has splashed a Sh1.5 billion salary increment for civil servants, ending a looming strike that would have paralysed service delivery.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Inside civil servants Sh1.5b salary, allowances boom

Report reveals how State officials failed to stop Shakahola massacre

A new report has revealed how failure of government officials and police officers to investigate reports on illegal activities in Shakahola Forest, leading to the deaths of hundreds of people.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Report reveals how State officials failed to stop Shakahola massacre

Two Kenyans stranded in Saudi Arabia over Sh1.08 million 'debt'

Two Kenyans stranded in Saudi Arabia have appealed for government's intervention to return home after they were barred from leaving over Sh1.08 million 'debt'.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 months ago

Two Kenyans stranded in Saudi Arabia over Sh1.08 million 'debt'

Innovative app enables clients to 'book', plant indigenous trees

The loss of indigenous trees and depletion of forests represents more than just a reduction in biodiversity, and also signifies a deepening crisis in the entire ecosystem.

By Jacinta Mutura 4 months ago

Innovative app enables clients to 'book', plant indigenous trees

KICD apologises for misleading content in Biology textbook

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has bowed to pressure from the public over misleading content in the Form Three Biology textbook.

By Jacinta Mutura 4 months ago

KICD apologises for misleading content in Biology textbook

IG transfers officers as detectives probe horrific Kware dumpsite murders

So far, nine bodies at different stages of decomposition have been retrieved from the Kware Dumpsite.

By Jacinta Mutura 5 months ago

IG transfers officers as detectives probe horrific Kware dumpsite murders

Fathers of change leading the charge against FGM

The fight has seen more Maasai girls pursue education and succeed in their careers although it comes at a cost to these men as they are isolated and regarded as inferior.

By Jacinta Mutura 5 months ago

Fathers of change leading the charge against FGM

Human rights groups call for release of arrested protestors

Twenty-one human rights and governance organizations have demanded for immediate and unconditional release of all arrested protestors and observers.

By Jacinta Mutura 6 months ago

Human rights groups call for release of arrested protestors

Uhuru turns to God as Ruto starves office of budgeted funds

Kanze said Uhuru pays for his own office, fuels his official car and caters for expenses such as foreign and domestic travels, car repairs, and needs of staff allocated to him.

By Jacinta Mutura 6 months ago

Uhuru turns to God as Ruto starves office of budgeted funds

Fourth estate is poorer without Mitty, journalists mourn colleague

Friends and colleagues described him as a dedicated, humble and polite person, saying he was a mentor who was always willing to lend a hand or share his vast knowledge.

By Jacinta Mutura 6 months ago

Fourth estate is poorer without Mitty, journalists mourn colleague

Report missing child immediately, State orders

You no longer have to wait for 48 hours to report a missing child.

By Jacinta Mutura and James Wanzala 6 months ago

Report missing child immediately, State orders

State increases Inua Jamii funds to Sh3.86 billion

The allocation for the group represents an increase of 9.8 per cent and 11.4 per cent respectively.

By Jacinta Mutura 7 months ago

State increases Inua Jamii funds to Sh3.86 billion

Former minister Njeru Githae launches 15 fiction books

Njeru Githae has launched 15 books of fiction, saying he has found peace in writing after retiring from politics and public service

By Jacinta Mutura 7 months ago

Former minister Njeru Githae launches 15 fiction books

How proposed bill plans to tighten noose on sexual offenders

The proposed amendments are intended to take into consideration emerging trends in regard to sexual offences and technological advancements.

By Jacinta Mutura 7 months ago

How proposed bill plans to tighten noose on sexual offenders

Catholic church supports bid to phase out children homes

The government-led National Care Reform Strategy for Children in Kenya seeks to phase out all children homes in a 10-year plan that runs from 2022-2032.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Catholic church supports bid to phase out children homes

Family, friends celebrate the life of June Moi at Sunday service

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi described June as a lovely human being, saying the Moi family is coming to terms with her demise.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Family, friends celebrate the life of June Moi at Sunday service

Church accuses State of seeking to cripple its firms

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia said there has been deliberate intent by the gov't to undermine the role of the Catholic Church, and all Faiths as safeguards of morality in society.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Church accuses State of seeking to cripple its firms

End standoff with doctors, clergy tells government

Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops urges government to clear pending NHIF debts before transitioning to SHIF, calls for a truce with doctors to end ongoing strike.

By Mate Tongola and Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

End standoff with doctors, clergy tells government

From orphanages to family set-up, foster care parents recall journey

Fostering teenagers has been identified as a key challenge in providing alternative care for children because most of them have developed particular characters.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

From orphanages to family set-up, foster care parents recall journey

Children no one wants as clock ticks to phase out orphanages

National Care Reform Strategy proposes placing children in alternative family care. Donors are being encouraged to support children from within their families and communities.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Children no one wants as clock ticks to phase out orphanages

Dependency syndrome in children's homes ruining proper growth

Numerous studies have evidenced that institutions are damaging to the children and cannot replace family environment. The experience is even worse for children below three years.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Dependency syndrome in children's homes ruining proper growth

Foster families will be given priority in Inua Jamii, says PS

Families seeking to be enrolled in the Cash Transfer programme and have children in Charitable Children Institutions (CCI's) will be given priority.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Foster families will be given priority in Inua Jamii, says PS

The legacy of Rita Tinina: A humble and dedicated journalist

For more than two decades, Tinina reported many stories. She had the nose for news and reported stories with accuracy and clarity.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

The legacy of Rita Tinina: A humble and dedicated journalist

Study shows children who grow in children homes have low IQs and stunted growth

Most children who grew up in children's homes suffer stunted growth, have low Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and experience abnormal social development.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Study shows children who grow in children homes have low IQs and stunted growth

Why State plans to phase out children's homes

The idea is remove vulnerable children and orphans and transition them to family and community-based care before the 2032 deadline.

By Jacinta Mutura 8 months ago

Why State plans to phase out children's homes

Meta unveils alerts on platforms to help trace abducted children

Users of Facebook and Instagram will receive alerts of missing children in their news feeds as Interior PS terms initiative groundbreaking in marking pivotal milestone to protect children.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Meta unveils alerts on platforms to help trace abducted children

Colleagues eulogise Rita Tinina as humble, dedicated journalist

Rita Tinina was a magnet that attracted colleagues. And for this reason, she had a pet name for her colleagues.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Colleagues eulogise Rita Tinina as humble, dedicated journalist

Government to enroll all elders in cash transfer plan

Social Protection and Senior Citizens Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari said all eligible older persons will be onboarded into the programme.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Government to enroll all elders in cash transfer plan

Paralysed woman charts her way out of pain through craft, music

Muthoni's spinal cord was severely injured in a car accident, leaving her with three-quarter paralysis. She is now the leader of a self-help group.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Paralysed woman charts her way out of pain through craft, music

Infidelity, murder and bizzare rant

Evans Kosgei, man accused of killing his wife Jackline Kimaiyo, a teacher in Mathira East, Nyeri, found dead in Thika; he went into hiding on March 7.

By Jacinta Mutura and Kibata Kihu 9 months ago

Infidelity, murder and bizzare rant

Government revokes all liquor licences in tough measures to control sale, taking of brews

In radical directives, all licences and certification permits for second generation alcohol distillers and manufacturers have been revoked.

By Okumu Modachi and Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Government revokes all liquor licences in tough measures to control sale, taking of brews

LSK to sue KRA for illegal collection of housing levy

"There is no legal basis to deduct the housing levy and this action amounts to contempt of court and arbitrary imposition of tax," said outgoing LSK president Eric Theuri.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

LSK to sue KRA for illegal collection of housing levy

Mystery of child taken from home but DCI waiting 'for statement'

What started as a naive boy talk has turned into a full-blown investigation spiced with allegations of trafficking spreading between counties, countries and continents.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Mystery of child taken from home but DCI waiting 'for statement'

Activists raise alarm as women attacked on witchcraft claims

Aleya, a resident of Rongumo clan in Kargi was beaten to death on February 18, 2024, by a group of morans on instructions of elders from the Rendille community.

By Jacinta Mutura 9 months ago

Activists raise alarm as women attacked on witchcraft claims

State disburses Sh2. 1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries

The individuals are part of the 1,233,149 beneficiaries under the Inua Jamii Programme.

By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago

State disburses Sh2. 1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries

State disburses Sh2.1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries

200,000 beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii programme will start receiving their monthly stipend after the government releases Sh2.1 billion for January disbursements.

By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago

State disburses Sh2.1 billion for Inua Jamii beneficiaries

Cabinet approves new Bill to enhance human rights

The Bill which was approved by the Cabinet seeks to enhance and to implement the right to social protection for citizens through the Social Protection Department.

By Jacinta Mutura 10 months ago

Cabinet approves new Bill to enhance human rights

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