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Noel Nabiswa

Japanese firm, UNICEF partner to boost sanitation and hygiene

Japanese construction conglomerate, LIXIL Corporation, and UNICEF, have announced the extension of a partnership on water and sanitation hygiene until 2027

By Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Japanese firm, UNICEF partner to boost sanitation and hygiene

Want to work in Germany? Here is how to apply for the positions

Want to work in Germany? Here is how to apply for the positions

By Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Kenya signs marine training deal with Maersk

Kenya signs marine training deal with Maersk

By Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Land permits major challenge to Nairobi's sanitation projects

Land permits major challenge to Nairobi's sanitation projects

By Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Do not expect a quick fix to power blackouts, cautions Wandayi

Cabinet Secretary for Energy Opiyo Wandayi said there was no quick solution to the power outrages that have now become frequent.

By Mike Kihaki and Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Do not expect a quick fix to power blackouts, cautions Wandayi

Aviation workers suspend strike to study Adani deal

Aviation Workers Union has suspended the strike that was scheduled to kick off from Monday.

By Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Aviation workers suspend strike to study Adani deal

State starts public participation for new IDs

The government is rolling out a plan to educate Kenyans on the new generation national identity cards.

By Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

State starts public participation for new IDs

Yvonne Akinyi: How I found voice and vigour after breast cancer diagnosis

That humanity only gets more adaptive by being resilient has never been epitomized by cancer survivors whose grit and will to overcome their life-threatening affliction is nothing but an inspiration.

By Noel Nabiswa 2 months ago

Yvonne Akinyi: How I found voice and vigour after breast cancer diagnosis

Women leaders condemn cyberbullying on Soipan Tuya

A group of women from the MAA community have condemned cyberbullying directed at President William Ruto's Defence Cabinet Secretary nominee Soipan Tuya.

By Noel Nabiswa 3 months ago

Women leaders condemn cyberbullying on Soipan Tuya

A seasoned Kenyan innovator pioneers the worlds first real money game.

Innovation of skill based game Candy Kash inspired by the famous Candy Crush game has revolutionized the mobile gaming industry.

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

A seasoned Kenyan innovator pioneers the worlds first real money game.

Living with clubfoot did not stop me from pursuing my dream

Clubfoot is a condition where a baby is born with a foot or feet that is turned in and under. It can affect one foot or both feet pointing inwards and the sole facing backwards.

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Living with clubfoot did not stop me from pursuing my dream

Netizens protest Finance Bill, arrest of Billy Simani on X space

Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had a heated exchange with the Space moderators after he was pushed to reveal the whereabouts of Billy Simani

By Okumu Modachi and Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Netizens protest Finance Bill, arrest of Billy Simani on X space

Youth Movement joins anti-Finance Bill protests

United Green Movement party joins the ongoing protests against Finance Bill 2024, condemns police brutality.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Youth Movement joins anti-Finance Bill protests

Oouch! my tummy!: Menstrual cramps in women causing duty absconding

Menstrual cramps are lower abdominal pains that many women experience during or before their menstrual period.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Oouch! my tummy!: Menstrual cramps in women causing duty absconding

Clinical officers' union demands budget for UHC absorption

The union is faulting the government for not honouring an agreement with it.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Clinical officers' union demands budget for UHC absorption

Clinical officers want UHC staff employed on permanent terms

The union is demanding conversion of all contracts for the 8,500 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff to permanent and pensionable terms.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Clinical officers want UHC staff employed on permanent terms

Meg Whitman: Taxation rates should be increased gradually

Whitman said that the issue of tax is a worldwide issue and for a country to be economically stable, it requires more time as the process is gradual.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Meg Whitman: Taxation rates should be increased gradually

Kenya-Germany complete Labour Mobility Negotiations

Kenya and Germany conclude negotiations of the draft Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Kenya-Germany complete Labour Mobility Negotiations

Jackson Sararah: Thirst for books helped me beat Maasai culture, enroll to school

Jackson Sararah is the firstborn in a family of eight. He was born into a polygamous family where his mother was the third wife to his father.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Jackson Sararah: Thirst for books helped me beat Maasai culture, enroll to school

30,000 families to be settled within a week, PS Omollo says

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said some 30,000 families already evacuated will be given settlement within one week.

By James Wanzala and Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

30,000 families to be settled within a week, PS Omollo says

Nairobi county begins to repair 17 bridges damaged by floods

Sakaja said the country is grappling with challenges including loss of lives through floods.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Nairobi county begins to repair 17 bridges damaged by floods

20 students get innovation awards under Kenya-UK university partnership

Twenty students drawn from KCA University and the University of Nottingham (UK) have received innovation awards after pitching ideas under the Global Partnerships programme.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

20 students get innovation awards under Kenya-UK university partnership

Struggles of a mother with an intersex child

Kawira says that she was given only two options - to kill the baby or go away with the child.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Struggles of a mother with an intersex child

Fertility myths set couples up for failure, disappointment

There is only an 85 per cent probability that one would get pregnant if the person is involved in sex every day for one year.

By Noel Nabiswa 7 months ago

Fertility myths set couples up for failure, disappointment

Survivor opens safe house for minors undergoing cancer treatment

Cancer advocacy agency launches a safe house for children.

By Noel Nabiswa 7 months ago

Survivor opens safe house for minors undergoing cancer treatment

Doctors turn to Ruto to break talks stalemate to end the ongoing strike

Davji Atellah said the president has an obligation to protect the rights of every Kenyan, including access to quality healthcare services as stipulated in the Constitution.

By Noel Nabiswa 7 months ago

Doctors turn to Ruto to break talks stalemate to end the ongoing strike

First batch of NYS graduates sent to Saudi Arabia, Labour PS says

Labor and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrach Mwadime last week flagged off 273 National Youth Service graduates to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

First batch of NYS graduates sent to Saudi Arabia, Labour PS says

Linturi urges farmers to embrace drought resistant crops

The CS assured that the ministry is committed to help farmers curb the challenges of agricultural production.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

Linturi urges farmers to embrace drought resistant crops

Kenya, Indonesia collaborate to boost mining sector

This is a follow-up to the MoU that was signed in August last year during the state visit by the Indonesian president.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

Kenya, Indonesia collaborate to boost mining sector

Empower us to tell our own stories, FGM survivors plead

Through anti-FGM campaigns and education programmes, FGM survivors say they now feel confident to return to their communities and fight the vice

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

Empower us to tell our own stories, FGM survivors plead

State grappling with Sh83 billion funding gap for water, sanitation

CS Zachariah Njeru on Tuesday said the government is currently grappling with an annual Sh83 billion funding gap to provide clean water and sewerage services across the country.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

State grappling with Sh83 billion funding gap for water, sanitation

Pain of 3,580 medical graduates grappling with uncertain future

Failure to place medical interns means many hospitals now have no junior doctors, impacting patient care. Health Ministry needs Sh4.9 billion to finance monthly salaries stipulated in CBA.

By Maryann Muganda and Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

Pain of 3,580 medical graduates grappling with uncertain future

Doctors threaten strike over delayed internships

Union faults Ministry of Health for not releasing funds to send medical graduates to hospitals. They say the 1,215 interns are ready to work and ease pressure on healthcare workers.

By Maryann Muganda and Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Doctors threaten strike over delayed internships

KMPDU issues ultimatum over placement of medical graduates

KMPDU has issued an ultimatum to the Ministry of Health demanding immediate internship placements for over 1000 medical graduates by March 1st.

By Maryann Muganda and Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

KMPDU issues ultimatum over placement of medical graduates

Why you will pay more for less this valentine

Love is in the air as partners around the world pull out all the stops to mark Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 14.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Why you will pay more for less this valentine

KCSE candidates urged to take up TVET courses

Candidates who sat the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in 2023 have been urged to consider enrolling in Technical Vocation Education Training (TVET) institutions.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Noel Nabiswa 10 months ago

KCSE candidates urged to take up TVET courses

Kenya to send 2,500 nurses to Saudi Arabia

By mid-January we are going to deploy those diploma and degree holders to provide their services to the Saudi Arabia kingdom

By Noel Nabiswa 11 months ago

Kenya to send 2,500 nurses to Saudi Arabia

Ministry says workers at Eastleigh building had no protective gear

The 17-storey building's scaffolds collapsed on Saturday afternoon killing four workers who were on site and leaving others with serious injuries.

By Noel Nabiswa 11 months ago

Ministry says workers at Eastleigh building had no protective gear

NTSA cautions passengers against using unregistered PSV's

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned passengers against boarding private vehicles operating as Public Service vehicles.

By Noel Nabiswa 11 months ago

NTSA cautions passengers against using unregistered PSV's

Only two cheating cases recorded in 2023 KCPE exam

Only two candidates out of 1.4 million who sat for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) were caught cheating.

By Noel Nabiswa 11 months ago

Only two cheating cases recorded in 2023 KCPE exam

Raila slams Ruto's G-to-G oil deal as a grand scam

Azimio leader says deal was crafted to exempt companies from paying tax. He calls for cancellation of the deal and documents be made public.

By Judah Ben-Hur and Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago

Raila slams Ruto's G-to-G oil deal as a grand scam

Sensitize guards to enhance security, body urges

Chairperson Enock Makanga, PROSAK chairperson said that companies always opt to cut the cost of payment by hiring guards who are not well qualified.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago

Sensitize guards to enhance security, body urges

Tea sector workers to get 13pc pay rise as Atwoli signs CBA

Atwoli has pledged to push for higher wages for tea workers. He said the CBA between KTDA and KPAWU marks a new chapter in the history of industrial relations in the tea sector

By Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago

Tea sector workers to get 13pc pay rise as Atwoli signs CBA

Atwoli inks deal to review wage for tea farmers

In a statement, Atwoli said the meeting discussed 13 per cent wage increment of workers in the next two years.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago

Atwoli inks deal to review wage for tea farmers

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