In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child marked on October 11, Polycom Girls, in partnership with Womankind Worldwide, have launched a comic book on menstrual health education. Siri Ya Mwezi comic book written by Abigail Arunga and illustrated by Nzilani Simu through the eyes of Hakima, a young girl, embarks on a…
A Kisii family is celebrating the return of their son, Cyrus Osando, who went missing in 2022, a few days before taking the Grade Eight examination (KCPE). Osando left home in search of job opportunities, initially heading to Maai Mahiu before moving to Naivasha where he worked as a chicken farmer His mother confirmed that…
Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai is urging members of the public to update details of their dependants on the Social Health Authority (SHA) portal. He said this will ensure seamless service delivery at health facilities. The PS who led ministry officials and those from SHA in a meeting with the County Executive Committee Members Health Caucus assured the…
In a landmark moment for Kenyan politics, Raila Odinga, the long-serving leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), officially stepped down from his leadership role, handing over the reins to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o in an acting capacity. The move, announced during ODM’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa on Saturday, October 12,…
A Kiambu man, known as Mr Mistariful from Kabete, has turned online scandals into blessings after being mocked for living in a tin house Mistariful shared a video on TikTok talking about how some women get married for money, which prompted a woman to insult him for his living conditions, calling him poor and unfit…
A Kisii family is celebrating the return of their son, Cyrus Osando, who went missing in 2022, a few days before taking the Grade Eight examination (KCPE). Osando left home in search of job opportunities, initially heading to Maai Mahiu before moving to Naivasha where he worked as a chicken farmer His mother confirmed that…
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…