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As the nation grapples with challenging economic circumstances, there is a steady rise in instances of child labor and trafficking in Kenya. Gabriel Kitili, the National Government Coordinator for Children’s Services, revealed that approximately 5,000 cases of child exploitation have been documented in Mombasa County. Meanwhile, statistics from the Kenya National Bureau indicate that over […]
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has urged President William Ruto to dismiss Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi following the fake fertilizer scandal, stating it would demonstrate the government’s commitment to fighting corruption. Khalwale emphasized the need for action in regards to the delay in taking actions and compensating the farmers as promised.”Let President […]
Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Kipchumba Murkomen, has refuted allegations of forming a team to investigate the plane crash that claimed the life of Kenya’s Chief of Defence, Francis Ogolla and nine others. This response comes after Lawyer Miguna Miguna asserted on his X account that such an action by the cabinet secretary was […]
President William Ruto launched the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028 at KICC Nairobi, emphasizing its importance in reducing accidents and improving road safety. He highlighted the alarming statistics, with 20,000 people currently hospitalized and 3,000 lives lost annually, attributing much of it to impunity: “We all know what is to be done but numbers […]
National Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentist Union (KMPDU), Davji Bhimji Atella condems General Police Japhet Koome’s statement issued on Sunday 14th April censuring the ongoing doctors’ strike. This is after Koome stated that the medics strike was unlawful since they were distracting patients in hospitals and obstructing […]
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 […]