‘Demonetization of old Ksh.1K notes did not filter out dirty cash,’ IEA says

By Kepha Muiruri,

The demonetization process, carried out in 2019, did not achieve its intended purpose of ridding the economy off black money according to new findings...

demonetization

PROFILE: Benda Kithaka, strategic and resilient in pushing for cervical cancer elimination

By Guest Writer,

By Patience Nyange and Esther Kiragu Benda Kithaka is a health advocate passionate about cervical cancer elimination and addressing stigma through ...

benda kithaka , cervical cancer

CAS position which Uhuru created is unconstitutional, High Court rules

By Citizen Reporter,

High Court Judge Antony Mrima has ruled that the creation of the office of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) was unconstitutional. Justice Mrima...

CAS , Chief Administrative Secretary

UNHCR voices concern after Botswana deports Zimbabwean refugees

By VOA,

The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says it is concerned after Botswana deported 57 Zimbabwean refugees who had lived in the...

Dadaab , kakuma , refugees , UNHCR

‘I conquered my body. I am not afraid’: Dr Catherine Wangeci Mbuthia on obesity and body shaming

By Guest Writer,

By Dr Susan Adongo "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." World...

obesity

Messi stars as Barca win Copa del Rey

By Agencies,

Barcelona scored four goals in 12 minutes - including a brilliant strike from Lionel Messi - to thrash Athletic Bilbao 4-0 and win the Copa del Rey. ...

Allow pregnant girls back to schools, lobby groups urge President Suluhu

By Citizen Reporter,

Eight organisations have raised the plight of pregnant girls in Tanzania calling on President Samia Suluhu to address the directive on re-entry to sch...

suluhu , teen pregnancies

OPINION: We need youth advocates now more than ever

By Rachel Ombaka,

We often associate advocacy with a dramatic event or impassioned cause and tend to think of advocacy on large scales, such as the rise of youth moveme...

Janet Mbugua

Edith Kamaru Kwobah, girl from Ndeiya who dressed bodies to get money for medical school

By Guest Writer,

By Dr. Susan Adongo Her first shift was on a Thursday night. “I wasn’t sure what to wear,” Edith Kamaru told me. But it didn’t matter becau...

edith kamaru

UNHCR proposes solutions for refugees residing in Kenyan camps

By Citizen Reporter,

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has presented the Kenyan government with a proposed set of measures aimed at identifying solutions for refugees living i...

daadab , Fathiaa Abdalla , kakuma , UNHCR

Uhuru calls for more trade and investment deals among OACPS countries

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for more trade and investment deals among member countries of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific S...

OACPS , Trade

High Court temporarily stops Gov’t from closing Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps

By Dzuya Walter,

The High Court has temporarily stopped the Kenyan government from closing the Daadab and Kakuma refuge camps pending hearing and determination of a ca...

Dadaab , kakuma

Haaland’s father meets Barca, Real chiefs

By Agencies,

Erling Braut Haaland's agent Mino Raiola has met with Barcelona and Real Madrid about a move for the Borussia Dortmund striker, Spanish football exper...

Erling Haaland , FC Barcelona , Real Madrid , Transfers

Inua Dada Foundation rolls out advocacy program to amplify youth voices

By Rachel Ombaka,

The Inua Dada Foundation has kicked off a youth advocacy program to amplify their voices and equip them with skills to create positive change. Dubb...

GBV , Inua Dada Foundation

Ex-presidential aspirant moves to court challenging closure of Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps

By Dzuya Walter,

Former presidential aspirant Peter Gichira has moved to court challenging the government’s decision to close the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. ...

CS Fred Matiang’i , Dadaab refugee camp , kakuma refugee camp , Peter Gichira

Vihiga Queens ace Engesha eyes golden boot

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Vihiga Queens striker Terry Engesha says she is optimistic of bagging the golden boot once the current Kenyan Women Premier League (KWPL) campaign cam...

Terry Engesha , Vihiga Queens

UNHCR responds to Matiang’i ultimatum on closure of refugee camps

By Citizen Reporter,

The UN refugee agency has urged the Kenyan Government to ensure that any decisions on the Daadab and Kakuma camps allow for suitable and sustainable s...

daadab , kakuma , UNHCR

UNHCR given 14-day ultimatum to close Dadaab, Kakuma camps

By Citizen Reporter,

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has issued the UN refugee agency with a 14-day ultimatum on closure of Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. Dr. Matiang'i to...

daadab , kakuma , UNHCR

Schumacher ready to emulate ‘idol’ father

By Agencies,

Mick Schumacher starts his Formula 1 career this weekend in Bahrain as a rookie like no other. As the son of the man who until last year was the ...

Bahrain , Michael Schumacher , Mick Schumacher

Xabi Alonso set to take over at Gladbach

By Reuters,

Borussia Moenchengladbach have agreed to hire former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager for next season, German newspaper Bild reported on ...

Borussia MoenchengladbachBorussia Moenchengladbach , Xabi Alonso