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The voice behind the booth: Why language services are next big thing

For nearly a decade, Rivaton Translators has been at the centre of this work—bridging languages, connecting cultures, and enabling global conversations right here in Kenya’s capital.

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UN faces historic budget cuts as Trump slashes funding

The United Nations is facing its most severe financial crisis in decades after the Trump administration drastically cut US contributions.

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Primal instincts: Counties struggle with human-wildlife conflict

In Kitui County’s arid and semi-arid lands, farmers have long struggled with food and nutrition security, partly due to crop damage by wild animals including monkeys.

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From TikTok to the streets: Nepal's Gen Z revolution and the global cry for system change

The once vibrant capital of Kathmandu, the scent of momo dumplings, and the warm humility of the Nepali has in recent days been turned into a battlefield.

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Potato thieves and bean raiders: The Monkey Mafia of Ukwala

"Our bosses are already headed to Lifunga to meet the assistant chief and farmers. They've been complaining a lot about these monkeys; they called the KWS for a barasa."

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Health workers threaten strike in 21 days over UHC jobs

KUCO Secretary General George Gibore said the CoG’s recent declaration disregarded lawful directives and worsened the crisis facing healthcare workers.

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Weak data leaves Africa guessing on vaccines, Long COVID-19 impact

The WHO African Region experienced its deadliest period in August 2021, with record weekly death tolls during the continent’s third wave.

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Milk Mamas of Samburu nurture baby jumbos to life with goat milk

Samburu women supply goat milk, keeping orphaned elephants alive daily.Reteti Sanctuary rescues calves, empowering communities.

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Safaricom expands role as enterprise technology partner

Safaricom PLC has reaffirmed its position as a trusted technology partner for businesses of all sizes since marking 16 years of supporting enterprises in Kenya.

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Long'uro: The trunkless elephant eaten by hyenas but refusing to give up

Five years ago, Long'uro, whose name means ‘cut’ in Samburu, was trapped in a well, brutally attacked by hyenas who tore off his trunk and ate it.

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Raising a kinder generation: How school clubs are transforming animal welfare

Cruelty towards animals is normalised, hidden in plain sight behind cultural practices, economic hardship, and indifference.

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Why teachers oppose push to devolve education

KUPPET has opposed a proposal by ODM leader Raila Odinga to devolve primary and secondary education to counties.

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The deadliest danger for mothers is postpartum bleeding, not the roads

Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, killing more women during childbirth than road accidents, with experts warning that the crisis is deadly but barely visible.

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The hidden reality of forced pregnancy tests in schools

Some schools subject students to intrusive, unconsented searches by teachers under the guise of looking for ‘illegal’ items

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Why these gentle giants don't intermarry

Elephants mourn their dead, remember childhood friends decades later, and can trace their family lines across vast landscapes.

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Ostrich leaves vets eating dust in the savannah

Beyond external parasites, ostriches face numerous internal threats including tapeworms and various intestinal parasites.

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Ministry slams KHRC over Hustler Fund report, terms it politically biased

CS Wycliffe Oparanya and PS Susan Mang’eni said KHRC's report, titled Failing the Hustlers, was deliberately skewed and failed to reflect the current status of the fund.

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Deadlier than crashes: How bleeding crisis is haunting delivery rooms

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 287,000 women died globally in 2020 due to pregnancy and childbirth complications.

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Epidemic in slow motion: Experts sound alarm over rise in NCDs deaths

Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, ranked third in 2024, with 7,478 deaths.

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Kindiki: The 'whispering deputy' who tried to 'roar' but gave Sh64 only

Behold! Kindiki, the whispering deputy. His voice is so faint, it needs Wi-Fi to reach the back of a rally crowd. If political power were measured in decibels, he’d still be searching for a network.

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End of 'I do'? Urban couples find joy without formal marriage vows

For many urban women, the journey to love and family no longer follows the traditional script of weddings and dowries.

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Myths and misconceptions blamed for low uptake of HPV vaccines

Counties in Northern Kenya continue to record alarmingly low uptake of HPV vaccine, with less than one per cent of eligible girls receiving the jab.

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Doctors' strike persist as health crisis deepens in Kiambu county

KMPDU is accusing the county of defying court orders and turning a blind eye to the collapsing healthcare infrastructure.

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The Last Laugh: Why Kenya's most detested carnivore deserves better

Hyenas are increasingly boxed in, both physically and psychologically. Human-caused hyena mortality has increased compared to lion-caused hyena mortality.

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Women's group calls for peaceful dispute resolution as Kenya faces rising tensions

WADR warned that continued conflict threatens to erode hard-won gains in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the rule of law.

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How Kibra youth are turning trash into treasure

Youth-led initiative transforms Kibera’s waste into jobs and clean environment. Slums Going Green inspires Africa by recycling plastics into useful products.

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Tony Gachoka condemns Ruto's 'shoot protesters' order

Political commentator Tony Gachoka has condemned President William Ruto’s controversial remarks, allegedly instructing police officers to shoot protesters.

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Malnutrition, obesity persist among African children

In countries like Kenya and South Africa, this contradiction is especially stark. We can develop mRNA vaccines in record time, but we can’t guarantee a child a balanced meal.

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Economy and politics major contributors of child malnutrition

In a world armed with unprecedented scientific knowledge, lifesaving medicines, and sophisticated health technologies, millions of African children continue to suffer from malnutrition and obesity.

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I was attacked in broad daylight as police watched, lawyer claims

His assault, now gone viral, has seen police officers accused of enabling the violence.

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Motor Neurone Disease: When the body fails but mind remains aware

Though it affects a tiny fraction of the population globally, MND is a cruel and relentless illness with no cure

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Africa urged to invest in data to curb maternal deaths

Africa is falling behind in its quest to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for maternal and newborn health.

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New research reveals lasting physical, mental scars of FGM

Female genital mutilation, long condemned as a violation of human rights, has now been definitively linked to a wide range of serious and lasting health complications.

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Chandaria leads key support for disabled children

The Chandaria Foundation has donated an assortment of vital items to Bobleo Children's Home in West Pokot County, in partnership with Standard Group, EKA Hotel and others.

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Not the biggest bully being threatened by mtu mdogo with a website

Rose Njeri, the soft-spoken mother of two, was apparently too intelligent to be left unbothered by a government that breaks into a sweat at the sight of an Excel spreadsheet. 

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Deadly parasite mimics malaria, quietly claiming lives undetected

This deadly yet neglected disease continues to afflict thousands, quietly claiming lives in communities already battling poverty, hunger, and limited access to health care.

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The voice behind the booth: Why language services are next big thing

For nearly a decade, Rivaton Translators has been at the centre of this work—bridging languages, connecting cultures, and enabling global conversations right here in Kenya’s capital.

By 26 days ago

UN faces historic budget cuts as Trump slashes funding

The United Nations is facing its most severe financial crisis in decades after the Trump administration drastically cut US contributions.

By 26 days ago

Primal instincts: Counties struggle with human-wildlife conflict

In Kitui County’s arid and semi-arid lands, farmers have long struggled with food and nutrition security, partly due to crop damage by wild animals including monkeys.

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From TikTok to the streets: Nepal's Gen Z revolution and the global cry for system change

The once vibrant capital of Kathmandu, the scent of momo dumplings, and the warm humility of the Nepali has in recent days been turned into a battlefield.

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