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Sudan commemorates the anniversary of the onset of its second civil war in Khartoum since April 15, 2023, resulting in systemic rape, thousands of deaths, and mass displacement, with over 18 million, equivalent to 37 percent of the population, facing hunger. Violent clashes between the Sudan Armed Forces (ASF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces […]
Story prepared by – Hafsa Juma
The Minister of Water, Natural Resources and Climate Change in Mombasa County, Emily Achieng, has encouraged the residents of Mombasa County to maintain cleanliness to avoid diseases caused by pollution. Speaking to journalists at the launch event of special toilets known as FRESH LIFE TOILETS at Maryclife Primary School, in Tudor. Emily said that the […]
The suspension is to allow for a review of problematic clauses. In Summary Kaliti invited written submissions from the Civil Society on the problematic issues which is to be reviewed and incorporated in a new draft within 45 days. She however said that the Trust champions for a Policy that includes the needs for all […]
Dream Achievers Youth Organisation has asked the national government to align sign language with CBC. In Summary The Bill, which is currently in the Parliament, is sponsored by 27-year-old nominated MP Umulkheir Harun. Once adopted, it will mainstream sign language and integrate it into the school curriculum. A Mombasa-based lobby is appealing for the introduction […]
By Imali Ngusale African women deserve to be at the forefront of leadership at all levels on the continent, feminists at the first Feminist Transformative Leadership Academy in Africa in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania asserted. The Leadership Academy is a partnership that brings together the Aga Khan Foundation and the African Women’s Development and […]
Some 50 vulnerable women received Sh500,000 entrepreneurship grant In Summary Agha Khan Foundation programme officer Stela Maris Mumbua said the programme, which targets vulnerable women will act as a game changer. Vulnerable families will also get food, an initiative which will be done by Dream Achievers Youth Organisation. A section of Mombasa vulnerable women have […]
An organisation has donated modern solar facilities to ensure access to power as health facilities in rural areas have no electricity In Summary Solar power developed by LEMA, a US company, has already been installed at Gongoni Health Centre courtesy of USAID. The residents and doctors have lauded the project saying it has ensured continued […]
Kwale Junior Secondary School intern teachers have threatened to down their tools if they won’t be permanently absorbed by January 2024. The over 700 JSS teachers claimed the government is violating their rights after working on a contract basis for one year. Kenya Post Primary Education Teacher Secretary Leonard Oronje said no JSS teachers will […]
The Kenyan government on Monday urged people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground as heavy rains and flash floods continued to wreak havoc across East Africa. At least 76 people have died and 40,000 displaced from their homes since the rains began pounding the country in October. President William Ruto convened an emergency […]