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Silk, satin and cotton wool; which pillowcase is best for your skin and hair?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 01, 2025

Silk and satin pillowcases are especially popular for their soft, luxurious feel and ability to reduce skin creasing and hair damage.

DRC conflict sparks surge in sexual violence against refugee children in Burundi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

North Eastern cancer cases hit 2,437 since 2023, leaders link surge to suspected nuclear waste dumping
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama demanded urgent investigations to identify and hold accountable those behind the toxic activity.

Director charged with Sh356 million fraud against own company
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Honey Khatwani, a director at OKI General Trading Limited, was formally charged with stealing $2,786,174.40, an amount equivalent to Sh356,711,174.40.

Ex-Garissa Protocol Officer charged with forgery, fraudulent acquisition of Sh6.8 million
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 16, 2025

The suspect was arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday last week following investigations by the ant...

Isiolo County Clerk suspended for 30 days over corruption, abuse of office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Boru is said to have failed to provide monthly requisitions for April and May 2025 to the Controller of Budget and also failed to furnish the County A...

WHO urges HIV testing for all mpox patients as global cases top 129,000
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

WHO pointed to mounting evidence that people living with untreated or poorly managed HIV are at significantly higher risk of developing severe complic...

Mpox cases in Ethiopia rise to 18
XINHUA  |  Jun 06, 2025

Ethiopia reported its first mpox case on May 25 when a 21-day-old infant tested positive in Moyale near the Kenyan border.

Police torture case against British national to proceed on October 24
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 04, 2025

Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina directed Rebbecah Njeri Muraya, the OCS Eastleigh North Police Station and Sergeant Abdisalam Ahmed from the sa...

Wajir launches campaign against HIV, teen pregnancies, GBV as new infections emerge in ASAL counties
Issa Hussein  |  May 31, 2025

Wajir County executive committee member for health and sanitation, Habiba Ali, highlighted the increasing cases of HIV that she said needed a more uni...

State launches committee to speed up land and environmental cases stalling key projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

The Attorney General said the legal audit conducted by her office showed that the government is either a principal or interested party in all the 10,5...

Task force uncovers widespread GBV, home abuse, police lapses, and FGM by medics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Chairperson Nancy Barasa highlighted that many of these crimes happen inside homes, where vulnerable victims are betrayed by their own relatives.

Task force warns absence of femicide law hampers justice as 170 women killed by February
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The findings were shared during a public engagement forum in Kwale County, where the group also revealed that sexual abuse cases had increased by eigh...

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya charged with corruption as state opposes bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 20, 2025

Natembeya on Tuesday appeared before Chief Magistrate Peter Ondieki facing allegations of irregular financial dealings involving millions of shillings...

Chief Justice Koome urges collective action against rising gender-based violence cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The Chief Justice urged all citizens to reflect on the societal decline that allows such violence to thrive.

Congolese man sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering his Kenyan lawyer girlfriend
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

The court heard that the couple, who were engaged and planning to get married, had a falling out on the night of the incident.

"Withhold bail for my daughter's killer", Mother's emotional plea to court
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 29, 2025

Mutinda, who allegedly killed the deceased after she reportedly rejected his overtures, will remain in custody for 30 days awaiting a bail and bond ru...

Ruto extends mandate of team tackling GBV, femicide by 60 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

Chaired by former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza, the team was tasked with assessing and reviewing the country’s institutional, legal, and policy f...

Human rights experts slam Kenya's silence on femicide, term it state betrayal
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 15, 2025

High-profile tragedies such as the brutal murder of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop and the targeted killing of non-binary activist Sheila Lumumba are embl...

Katwa Kigen quits race for IEBC commissioner job, citing suitability concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

His withdrawal comes amid concerns raised from various quarters about the independence and fairness of the electoral body if a close associate of the...

Court extends freeze on Sh4 million linked to KNH CEO amid corruption probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The funds were deposited into the account of Jacqueline Kavete Mbuli, who has since disowned the money, stating that she has no knowledge of its sourc...

International Justice Mission to appeal acquittal of officers accused of torturing Migori suspect
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 05, 2025

The conduct of the officers – assaulting Amayo, denying him medical care, and barring access to his wife – also contravened the Fifth Schedule of the...

KNCHR demands swift justice for murdered refugee teen girl in Wajir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In a voice recording to her mother, Gaala described the abuse she was enduring for rejecting a forced marriage to a 55-year-old man.

17-year-old Gaala Aden’s last plea for help before her gruesome death in Wajir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The 17-year-old girl's only crime was refusing to marry a 55-year-old man.

Ex-Nyandarua Governor found guilty of illegally awarding Sh50 million contracts during tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The charges included wilful failure to comply with procurement laws and engaging in a project without prior planning.

Corruption cases to be resolved in six months under new plan, says AG Dorcas Oduor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

AG Oduor stressed the urgency of tackling corruption with speed and efficiency, urging institutions to embrace accountability and modern investigative...

Growing concerns on Kenya's preparedness amid pandemic fears
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 27, 2025

Years of mismanagement, corruption, and financial instability have left the healthcare system fragile hospitals remain underfunded, patients struggle...

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

Judiciary grapples with 48% funding shortfall as it clears over 50,000 small claims cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

According to Spokesperson Paul Ndemo, the Judiciary is currently grappling with a 48 per cent funding shortfall, which affects key areas such as court...

Garissa residents urged to seek alternative dispute resolutions to decongest courts
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute...

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