Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases in Kenya are on a steady decline. According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, the prevalence of FGM went down from 21 per cent in 2014 to 15 per cent in 2022. Gender and Affirmative Action Principle Secretary (PS) Ann Wang’ombe noted that the fight against the…
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi (left), Governor Anne Waiguru (centre) and Interior CS Kindiki (right). [File, Standard] As Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prepares for a crucial impeachment trial in the Senate next week, speculation is growing over potential successors. A recent survey shows that 44 per cent of Kenyans believe the Senate will uphold Gachagua’s impeachment,…
A public spat between prominent political activist Morara Kebaso and fiery lawyer Miguna Miguna took a surprising turn this weekend after an apology was issued by Kebaso, following accusations of disrespect. On Friday, October 11, 2024, Miguna Miguna shared screenshots of a conversation with Morara on X (formerly Twitter), where Morara’s verified account appeared to…
An eight-year-old girl left the Kabarnet Court astonished on Friday when she denied allegations made by her mother that her father had defiled her. The minor appeared before Principal Magistrate Edward Mulochi in a case where her father was accused of defiling her multiple times between January and September of this year at their home…
Kenyan-born American runner Betsy Saina draws inspiration from her training partner, Joyciline Jepkosgei, and hopes their collaboration will help her break more barriers in future races, starting with the Chicago Marathon. Kenyan-born American runner Betsy Saina hopes to continue getting inspired by her training mate Joycilline Jepkosgei in future races. Saina and Jepkosgei will both…