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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago
Breaking barriers: Lesuuda's bold stand for girls and women rights
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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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 months ago
Innovative app enables clients to 'book', plant indigenous trees
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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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago
Former minister Njeru Githae launches 15 fiction books
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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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
Study shows children who grow in children homes have low IQs and stunted growth
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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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 months ago
Paralysed woman charts her way out of pain through craft, music
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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 8 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 8 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 8 months ago
LSK to sue KRA for illegal collection of housing levy
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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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 months ago
Cabinet approves new Bill to enhance human rights
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