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Jacinta Mutura

State seeks tighter control over digital space to combat threats

The government wants social media firms to establish physical addresses for monitoring. Plans for a Technology Responsibility Charter to curb cyber threats underway.

State seeks tighter control over digital space to combat threats

Rights lobby links secret units within DCI, NIS to abductions

Rights lobby links secret units within DCI, NIS to abductions

Over 1,000 pupils at risk as Gatoto School stares at forceful takeover

Over 1,000 pupils at risk as Gatoto School stares at forceful takeover

Where dreams align: Wayne and Will's unstoppable bond

Where dreams align: Wayne and Will's unstoppable bond

Outrage over SHA policy on teenage mothers

The announcement by Social Health Authority Chief Executive Officer Robert Ingasira that teenage mothers will have to pay for insurance premiums has elicited mixed reactions.

Outrage over SHA policy on teenage mothers

KCSE: Girls outnumber male candidates in 2024 since start of KCSE exams

For the first time, more female than male candidates sat last year's Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.

KCSE: Girls outnumber male candidates in 2024 since start of KCSE exams

State to distribute 9 million Grade Nine textbooks

The Ministry of Education has procured more than nine million textbooks for Grade 9, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced.

State to distribute 9 million Grade Nine textbooks

Children on migration face exploitation, violence, UN says

Children are three times more likely than adults to suffer violence and abuse during migration.Many are detained or trafficked into forced labour.

Children on migration face exploitation, violence, UN says

Uhuru, Raila allies land top positions in Ruto government

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga continue to reap from President William Ruto’s appointments.

Uhuru, Raila allies land top positions in Ruto government

AG's office gives couples chance to say 'I do' in style for extra fee

Couples can now exchange vows on a serene garden setting or elegant private rooms at the Office of the Attorney General.

AG's office gives couples chance to say 'I do' in style for extra fee

State clears 609,805 passport backlog

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi attributed the clearance of passport backlog to investment in two modern printers, capable of processing 500 passports per hour.

State clears 609,805 passport backlog

State creates new permit classes to attract foreign workers

The government has introduced new categories of work permits in a bid to attract professionals seeking to work in Kenya.

State creates new permit classes to attract foreign workers

Ruto unveils Sh28 billion plan to modernise police, prison services

The government will modernise the National Police Service at a cost of Sh28 billion over the next two years, President William Ruto has said.

Ruto unveils Sh28 billion plan to modernise police, prison services

Good news as state to fast-track dual citizenship for Kenyans in diaspora

Kenyans who were forced to denounce their citizenship after moving to other countries before the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution can now apply for dual citizenship.

Good news as state to fast-track dual citizenship for Kenyans in diaspora

60,000 skilled workers certified through Recognition of Prior Learning, says DP

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that 60,000 skilled workers without formal education have been certified through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme.

60,000 skilled workers certified through Recognition of Prior Learning, says DP

Sexual violence victims narrate their ordeal in fight for justice

According to Grace Wangari, a psychologist, a lack of proper handling of sexual violence has a lifelong implication on the victims, especially children.

Sexual violence victims narrate their ordeal in fight for justice

Undercover police, special units to be deployed to enhance security during festivities

Undercover officers and specialised units will be deployed to assist regular police to intensify patrols during festivities, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has said.

Undercover police, special units to be deployed to enhance security during festivities

Survivor to champion: Aftin's unbreakable fight against FGM

UNICEF defines FGM as ‘all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.’

Survivor to champion: Aftin's unbreakable fight against FGM

Pain of Mathare floods victims in bid to replace crucial documents

Affected residents lost IDs, birth certificates, academic papers to April flash floods. They have appealed to the government to help them replace the documents.

Pain of Mathare floods victims in bid to replace crucial documents

Mudavadi gazettes 31 new sub-counties to improve service delivery

Mudavadi said the move was necessitated by population growth and to comply with the ministerial 2:1 ratio requirement.

Mudavadi gazettes 31 new sub-counties to improve service delivery

SHA rollout successful despite challenges, governors say

The transition to SHA represents a pivotal moment in Kenya’s healthcare reform, with governors insisting that collaboration and patience are vital for its success

SHA rollout successful despite challenges, governors say

KNCHR report: State on spot over surge in killings, abductions

At least 60 people were killed during the Gen-Z protests in June and July, according to a report by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).

KNCHR report: State on spot over surge in killings, abductions

Ruto is to blame for ills afflicting Kenyans, say civil society groups

Civil societies have said President William Ruto's administration has undermined national interest through corruption, poor governance and violation of human rights.

Ruto is to blame for ills afflicting Kenyans, say civil society groups

KNCHR accuses State of killings, abductions and violation of human rights

At least 60 people were killed during the Gen-Z protests held in June and July this year, a report by Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has revealed.

KNCHR accuses State of killings, abductions and violation of human rights

Fruits of Saudi Arabia love turn sour: Kenyan mothers fight for their stateless children

The children are of mixed descent; unrecognised back in their mothers’ country while their fathers’ countries do not know they exist. Equally, the host country does not know they exist.

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Fruits of Saudi Arabia love turn sour: Kenyan mothers fight for their stateless children

How expat parents in Saudi can apply for birth certificates online

Repatriates applying for birth certificates for their children born in Saudi Arabia can do so online following specific legal and procedural requirements.

By 2 months ago

How expat parents in Saudi can apply for birth certificates online

CS Tuya calls for enhanced mental wellness for inmates, officers

Calls to prioritise mental wellness for prison workers and inmates dominated the closing ceremony of the three-day day Correctional Services Week.

By 2 months ago

CS Tuya calls for enhanced mental wellness for inmates, officers

Human rights groups protest repatriation of four Turkish refugees

Human rights groups have condemned the government over the repatriation of four Turkish refugees.

By 2 months ago

Human rights groups protest repatriation of four Turkish refugees

Rescue Dada centre gives hope to destitute girls in the streets

Archbishop of Nairobi Philip Anyolo said the new centre under the Rescue Dada program builds to the church’s efforts to protect and support vulnerable children.

By 3 months ago

Rescue Dada centre gives hope to destitute girls in the streets

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 3 months ago

New project launched to boost fight for children's rights

Human rights groups raise alarm over escalating human rights violations

As the Kenya Kwanza gov't marks two years in office, boasting of milestones, civil society and human rights groups have raised concerns over the growing disregard for human rights.

By 3 months ago

Human rights groups raise alarm over escalating human rights violations

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.

By 3 months ago

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

Chinese language unlocks opportunities for Kenyans

The demand for Chinese language is steadily growing in Kenya, offering a wide range of professional opportunities

By 4 months ago

Chinese language unlocks opportunities for Kenyans

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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

Human rights groups call for release of arrested protestors

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