adolescents Stories

Kenya urged to amend age of consent laws to boost contraceptives access for adolescents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

Allan Maleche, Executive Director of the Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network and one of the event’s organisers, challenged the reliance on age alon...

Scent that stays: Science and secrets behind smelling good all day
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

Wanjiku’s advice is rooted in both science and experience. After a decade of matching people with perfumes, whether it’s a spicy Saudi oil for a Momba...

Exclusive: US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows
Reuters  |  May 30, 2025

The document, which says the plan is guaranteed by U.S. President Donald Trump and mediators Egypt and Qatar, includes sending humanitarian aid to Gaz...

Kilifi religious leaders unite to tackle early marriage and gender inequality in bold new campaign
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 26, 2025

The Health Hub Project is part of a global movement by Faith to Action Network, a consortium of over 215 religious organisations in 38 countries, cham...

Youth reproductive health gains at risk from cultural, financial strains, lobby warns
Alfred Onyango  |  May 23, 2025

The group says youth-specific service delivery remains underdeveloped, with few facilities offering tailored environments for adolescents.

Ramadan begins tomorrow as crescent moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2025

The month begins when the crescent moon is sighted, marking the start of a month-long period of fasting, self-control, and spiritual reflection.

Bodies of 11 more migrants found in southeast Libya, security official says
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

The International Organisation for Migration said on Monday that the bodies found in two mass graves in Libya bore gunshot wounds.

Protesters in Libya disrupt oil loading operations at Es Sidra, Ras Lanuf ports
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

Protests have also disrupted oil operations previously, including in January last year when they forced a shutdown of production at the Sharara oilfie...

Kamukunji residents demand comprehensive sexual education programmes
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 22, 2024

Airbase Ward was said to be leading in teen pregnancies in Kamukunji Constituency.

Kate Forbes elected President of Red Cross Federation 
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 12, 2023

Forbes received 88 votes while Kenya's Abbas Gullet came second after receiving 75 votes.

Former Kenya Red Cross head, Abbas Gullet, running for IFRC presidency
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 08, 2023

Dr. Abbas Gullet, the remarkable former leader of the Kenya Red Cross, is now contending for the position of President at the International Federation...

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