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Jacinta Mutura

The king of absurd promises: Ruto's most outrageous pledges

If there is one thing President William Ruto never runs out of, it’s promises—big, bold, and often bordering on the absurd.

The king of absurd promises: Ruto's most outrageous pledges

Ridiculous Ruto: King of absurd promises amid stinging flattery on social media

Ridiculous Ruto: King of absurd promises amid stinging flattery on social media

Gathungu: Bold auditor exposing hidden truths

Gathungu: Bold auditor exposing hidden truths

Do more to stop femicide, women demand

Do more to stop femicide, women demand

A country at war with its children: How State hurts most vulnerable

Kenyan children are facing unprecedented budget cuts that threaten their well being as successive decisions expose the country’s vulnerable.

A country at war with its children: How State hurts most vulnerable

Kinuthia Wamwangi: Champion of elderly people welfare, rights

The former Transitional Authority Chairman Kinuthia Wamwangi is emerging as a voice for the rights and welfare of elderly people, who is determined to challenge the deep-rooted discrimination.

Kinuthia Wamwangi: Champion of elderly people welfare, rights

Report: Majority of children are exposed to poverty

Only 2.6 million children are covered against poverty project pilot reveals gaps in Kenya’s social protection for children.

Report: Majority of children are exposed to poverty

SRC and PSC resolve to put aside long-standing supremacy wars

SRC and the PSC have put aside their long-standing differences in managing the country’s public sector finances.

SRC and PSC resolve to put aside long-standing supremacy wars

Mbotela burial in public cemetery sparks debate on honouring icons

Mambo Mbotela’s resting place has ignited conversations about how Kenya commemorates its most revered figures.However, is burial in a public cemetery a mark of neglect?

Mbotela burial in public cemetery sparks debate on honouring icons

KNH under scrutiny after patient brutally murdered in the ward

40-year-old Gilbert Kinyua was killed in his hospital bed by a suspected intruder in a psychiatric ward as hospital management, DCI investigate the incident.

KNH under scrutiny after patient brutally murdered in the ward

Government to create over 50,000 jobs to boost Nairobi rivers cleanup

The government plans to expand the Climate Works Project by increasing its workforce from the current 20,000 to 50,000.

Government to create over 50,000 jobs to boost Nairobi rivers cleanup

City Mortuary: Place of grief to space for push for justice

Bodies of the victims of recent abductions found at the Nairobi Funeral Home. CS Muturi, politicians and human rights activists joined grieving families at the morgue.

City Mortuary: Place of grief to space for push for justice

'Nobody is immune to experiencing suicidal thoughts', experts weigh in

Dr Lukoye says nobody is immune to experiencing suicidal thoughts at some point in their life. "You want to be able to seek help without fear of criminalization," he said.

'Nobody is immune to experiencing suicidal thoughts', experts weigh in

Grace Njoki's unbearable pain, fight for healthcare justice

Njoki made headlines last week after her arrest at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, where she had gone to seek treatment. She was accused of causing a disturbance at MoH offices.

Grace Njoki's unbearable pain, fight for healthcare justice

Posthumous reprieve for woman after court decriminalised attempted suicide

Ms Muturi died by suicide on November 6, 2024, as the journey she started seeking the decriminalisation of attempted suicide continued in court.

Posthumous reprieve for woman after court decriminalised attempted suicide

EACC recovers Sh2.9b 'illegally' acquired assets

Commission recovered Sh317 from a former Nairobi county official. Agency also recovered a parcel of land worth Sh26 million in Kakamega.

EACC recovers Sh2.9b 'illegally' acquired assets

Weatherman predicts drier, hotter long rain season

Residents of Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley and some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley should expect above-average rainfall, the weatherman has announced.

Weatherman predicts drier, hotter long rain season

Grace Njoki: From surgery to cell for exposing how new health system flopped

Grace Njoki and other patients stormed Afya House to voice their frustrations after SHA systems failed. She was arrested on Thursday evening at a city hospital as she booked for surgery.

Grace Njoki: From surgery to cell for exposing how new health system flopped

Trump's policies spark fears for immigrants and minority rights

US President repeals migrant policy, deploys military for border security.Policies seen as discriminatory, risking global violence and discrimination.

Trump's policies spark fears for immigrants and minority rights

Family and legal fraternity unite in tribute to life of Judy Thongori

Judy Thongori was eulogised as an astute advocate who made remarkable contributions to family law, human rights, social justice, and good governance.

Family and legal fraternity unite in tribute to life of Judy Thongori

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

A human rights organisation has claimed that special units are responsible for the widespread abductions occurring in Kenya.

By 2 months ago

Rights lobby links secret units within DCI, NIS to abductions

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

The Board questions the hidden agenda behind the abrupt school ownership change as a new head teacher deployed amid management takeover controversy.

By 2 months ago

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

Where dreams align: Wayne and Will's unstoppable bond

From matching outfits to shared passions, Wayne and Will Isanda have always walked in perfect harmony.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.’

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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

By 3 months ago

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).

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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

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