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Dorcas Rigathi, the Spouse of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, could not contain her tears on Thursday as she shed light on the harsh realities faced by women across Kenya. Speaking in Kilifi County, Dorcas lamented the desperate measures some women are forced to take to make ends meet, including selling their bodies. “Our women are […]

Lawyer Faith Mony Odhiambo has clinched the Law Society of Kenya presidency. Odhiambo, who floored four other candidates, succeeds Eric Theuri who served as President for a two-year term from March 2022. She garnered a total of 3113 votes against Peter Wanyama’s 2165. Carolyne Kamende came third with 888. Fourth placed Bernard Ng’etich managed 833 […]

The Ministry of Health will roll out vaccination of the Human papillomavirus in all 47 counties to curb increasing cases of cervical cancer in the country. National Cancer Institute chief executive officer Dr Elias Melly said the government will meet the cost of the vaccine. He called for an end to the myths associated with […]

The government has announced a crackdown on illegal nicotine products and unauthorised medicines across the country. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the crackdown will be conducted by a multi-agency team which will comprise the Tobacco Control Board and the Pharmacy and Poison Board. Speaking in Kerugoya on Wednesday, Muthoni who was accompanied by […]

Various stakeholders were called upon to join hands and support the green building initiative during a one-day workshop organised by Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) in partnership with Reall in Nairobi. The initiative seeks to unlock green affordable housing finance to solve the housing crisis in the Kenyan market while supporting the climate change programs. […]

Council of Governors (COG) Chair Anne Waiguru has emphasized the abundant investment opportunities available across the counties, urging investors to explore these untapped prospects.  Waiguru highlighted the diverse incentives and conducive business environments offered by counties to catalyze investment. “Counties are the new frontier for investment,” stated Waiguru, underlining the unique opportunities present in each […]

Gender CS Aisha Jumwa on Tuesday led the Multi-Sectoral Working Group on the Two-Thirds Gender Principle Raila Odinga’s office to brief him on the progress so far. The meeting confirms Odinga’s new-found camaraderie with President William Ruto who accompanied him to Uganda on Monday to lobby Yoweri Museveni’s support for the Azimio leader’s candidature for […]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has convened the 27th meeting of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), placing renewed emphasis on combating corruption and bolstering institutional independence as key priorities. Attended by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and Attorney General Justin Muturi, the meeting follows discussions held in January at State House involving […]

Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has emphasized the necessity of collective action in finding solutions to combat environmental crises. In her address at the opening of the sixth session of UNEA in Nairobi on Monday, Tuya said the solution to challenges facing the world in conserving the environment is with everyone. Acknowledging the strides made […]