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Parents worry as 8-4-4 learners face neglect amid CBE transition

Academic performance of 8-4-4 students reportedly declines. Parents demand government balances attention between 8-4-4 and CBE.

By Maryann Muganda 23 days ago

Cracks beneath another building raise safety fears

The building developed cracks last year, giving Nairobi residents sleepless nights. While NCA condemned the construction, nothing seems to have been done on the structure

By Maryann Muganda 26 days ago

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Healthcare services grind to a halt as clinical officers down their tools

Strike called over government failing to honor long-standing health agreements.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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New IGAD framework seeks to transform agrifood systems in the region

With more than 40 million people facing acute hunger, the Horn of Africa is at a crossroads between deepening crisis and long-term recovery.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Clinical officers' strike to begin tomorrow- Union

Clinical Officers Union announces nationwide strike effective midnight, cites delay by Ministry of Health to implement 2017 CBA approved by SRC.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Fear and shame leave girls struggling with periods

With accurate information scarce, girls are forced to navigate puberty guided by myths whispered among peers and half-truths passed down by relatives.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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27 sex workers killed in Nairobi this year, says lobby group

Female sex workers face daily violence from clients, police, and strangers, with little protection from the law.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Boda girls save mothers one free ride at a time

Motorbikes branded "Boda Girls" work with the Matibabu Foundation Hospital, to offer free transport to pregnant women to attend antenatal clinic.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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Painful injustice as snakebite victims left behind

Many families cannot afford treatment, while others do not report bites, convinced nothing will be done.

By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

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A mother's joy turns to peril when doctors battle childbirth bleeding

PPH is not just Siaya's threat it is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

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Majority of Kenyan women still face online violence, new study reveals

Nearly nine out of ten students in Nairobi's higher learning institutions have witnessed or experienced technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

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Kenyans face hostility after Suluhu's remarks

Hostility comes days after President Samia promised to crackdown on protesters she claimed were foreigners

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

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Suluhu: The lady who contested against and beat her own shadow

The assumption was simple: a woman's touch would bring compassion, reconciliation, and democracy.

By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

Report: Migrant domestic workers face exploitation

A study reveals that migrant workers, elderly women and underage girls the most marginalised groups in domestic work and face labor and human rights violations.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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Governor Kahiga's art is talking too much and spewing nonsense

Kahiga has inverted that divine formula, talking like airtime is expiring and wisdom is a subscription he forgot to renew.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

How AI boosts some jobs but prompts attacks on women

On the platform X, Grok, an AI tool that generates videos and images, has been weaponised in a coordinated campaign against women.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

Trump's Tylenol-autism link lacks medical backing, say health experts

Paracetamol remains the preferred medication for treating fever and pain during pregnancy, particularly due to concerns about the risks associated with alternatives, such as ibuprofen and aspirin.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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The Invisible Economy: Kenya's Care Policy to value women's unseen labour

In Kenya, where women disproportionately bear this responsibility, gender experts are calling for transformative change through the implementation of a National Care Policy.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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Why deadly rabies is harboured in man's trusted friend

Rabies kills 2,000 Kenyans yearly, mostly children with post-exposure treatment being prohibitively expensive, leaving vulnerable families unable to access life-saving rabies care.

By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago

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How tech is facilitating violence against women

99.3 per cent of women and girls reported facing technology-facilitated violence.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

UN faces historic budget cuts as Trump slashes funding

The United Nations is facing its most severe financial crisis in decades after the Trump administration drastically cut US contributions.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

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The voice behind the booth: Why language services are next big thing

For nearly a decade, Rivaton Translators has been at the centre of this work-bridging languages, connecting cultures, and enabling global conversations right here in Kenya's capital.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Primal instincts: Counties struggle with human-wildlife conflict

In Kitui County's arid and semi-arid lands, farmers have long struggled with food and nutrition security, partly due to crop damage by wild animals including monkeys.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

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From TikTok to the streets: Nepal's Gen Z revolution and the global cry for system change

The once vibrant capital of Kathmandu, the scent of momo dumplings, and the warm humility of the Nepali has in recent days been turned into a battlefield.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

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Potato thieves and bean raiders: The Monkey Mafia of Ukwala

"Our bosses are already headed to Lifunga to meet the assistant chief and farmers. They've been complaining a lot about these monkeys; they called the KWS for a barasa."

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Health workers threaten strike in 21 days over UHC jobs

KUCO Secretary General George Gibore said the CoG's recent declaration disregarded lawful directives and worsened the crisis facing healthcare workers.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Weak data leaves Africa guessing on vaccines, Long COVID-19 impact

The WHO African Region experienced its deadliest period in August 2021, with record weekly death tolls during the continent's third wave.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Milk Mamas of Samburu nurture baby jumbos to life with goat milk

Samburu women supply goat milk, keeping orphaned elephants alive daily.Reteti Sanctuary rescues calves, empowering communities.

By Maryann Muganda 4 months ago

Safaricom expands role as enterprise technology partner

Safaricom PLC has reaffirmed its position as a trusted technology partner for businesses of all sizes since marking 16 years of supporting enterprises in Kenya.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

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Long'uro: The trunkless elephant eaten by hyenas but refusing to give up

Five years ago, Long'uro, whose name means 'cut' in Samburu, was trapped in a well, brutally attacked by hyenas who tore off his trunk and ate it.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Raising a kinder generation: How school clubs are transforming animal welfare

Cruelty towards animals is normalised, hidden in plain sight behind cultural practices, economic hardship, and indifference.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Why teachers oppose push to devolve education

KUPPET has opposed a proposal by ODM leader Raila Odinga to devolve primary and secondary education to counties.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Doctors now accuse insurance firms of undermining healthcare

Doctors have faulted insurance companies for interference in healthcare delivery, accusing them of acting like "chief controllers" of the system.

By Mercy Kahenda and Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

The deadliest danger for mothers is postpartum bleeding, not the roads

Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Kenya, killing more women during childbirth than road accidents, with experts warning that the crisis is deadly but barely visible.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

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Why these gentle giants don't intermarry

Elephants mourn their dead, remember childhood friends decades later, and can trace their family lines across vast landscapes.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

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The hidden reality of forced pregnancy tests in schools

Some schools subject students to intrusive, unconsented searches by teachers under the guise of looking for 'illegal' items

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Ostrich leaves vets eating dust in the savannah

Beyond external parasites, ostriches face numerous internal threats including tapeworms and various intestinal parasites.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Ministry slams KHRC over Hustler Fund report, terms it politically biased

CS Wycliffe Oparanya and PS Susan Mang'eni said KHRC's report, titled Failing the Hustlers, was deliberately skewed and failed to reflect the current status of the fund.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

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Deadlier than crashes: How bleeding crisis is haunting delivery rooms

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 287,000 women died globally in 2020 due to pregnancy and childbirth complications.

By Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

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Kindiki: The 'whispering deputy' who tried to 'roar' but gave Sh64 only

Behold! Kindiki, the whispering deputy. His voice is so faint, it needs Wi-Fi to reach the back of a rally crowd. If political power were measured in decibels, he'd still be searching for a network.

By Maryann Muganda 6 months ago