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Jacinta Mutura

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

The man in his 40s had mastered her routine and would spot her playing with friends. He was arrested but later released with police saying the case was dismissed in court.

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

Chinese language unlocks opportunities for Kenyans

Chinese language unlocks opportunities for Kenyans

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

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

Hillside tragedy revives debate on whether learners should board

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 months ago

Fourth estate is poorer without Mitty, journalists mourn colleague

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 3 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 4 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 4 months ago

How proposed bill plans to tighten noose on sexual offenders

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 5 months ago

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

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 5 months ago

Catholic church supports bid to phase out children homes

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 5 months ago

Church accuses State of seeking to cripple its firms

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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

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

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 5 months ago

Why State plans to phase out children's homes

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 5 months ago

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

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 5 months ago

The legacy of Rita Tinina: A humble and dedicated journalist

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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

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

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

Cabinet approves new Bill to enhance human rights

Waeni's murder: Danger signs to watch to avoid online predators

Police sources have traced an online conversation between the victim and a stranger as digital experts give clues on how young people can be lured to danger.

By 7 months ago

Waeni's murder: Danger signs to watch to avoid online predators

Youth embrace theatre and dance to advocate social, political justice

The group uses music, plays, poems, spoken word and dance to champion against injustices such as police brutality, extra-judicial killings and forced disappearance.

By 8 months ago

Youth embrace theatre and dance to advocate social, political justice

Questions as 2,000 now set to join Form One without sitting KCPE

Education stakeholders, however, oppose the move, term it a serious breach of policy. CS defends the decision saying the learners will sit a qualifying exam at Form Three.

By 8 months ago

Questions as 2,000 now set to join Form One without sitting KCPE

School feeding programme targets four million learners

PS Belio Kipsang said the programme targets four million learners and additional funding of Sh7.7 billion will be required to successfully implement the same.

By 8 months ago

School feeding programme targets four million learners

'How I won Sh3 million for making plastic from water weed'

Nguthiru’s startup project of converting water hyacinth into biodegradable plastics saw him recognised and awarded USD20,000 (Sh3 million) at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

By 8 months ago

'How I won Sh3 million for making plastic from water weed'

Sorry state of major airports exposed

A new report has exposed the sorry state of Kenya’s three major airports, ranging from defective and inadequate infrastructure and electro-mechanical facilities.

By 8 months ago

Sorry state of major airports exposed

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