TUM Stories

AfDB pledges Sh2.1 billion for new civil engineering, blue economy centre at TUM
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the project places TUM at the centre of Kenya’s long-term plan to grow skills in maritime and coastal d...

Postpartum haemorrhage: How Kenya’s Roaming Blood Bank initiative is saving mothers' lives
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 14, 2025

Postpartum haemorrhage remains one of the deadliest complications of childbirth, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of women every year. Globally...

Government to reunite 44,000 children in private orphanages with their families by 2032
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

CS Cheptumo said the ministry conducted a census of street children and found that they include both Kenyan and foreign nationals. The findings will h...

Kenyan veteran boxers Zarika and Okwiri eye WBC title shots in 2026
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

Zarika, 40, is set to face Tanzanian Halima Vunajebi in the super featherweight division, while Okwiri, 39, will test his strength against Uganda's Mu...

Gender CS Cheptumo calls for collective action against teenage pregnancies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo told the Senators that preventing teenage pregnancies requires early education, awareness of biological proce...

Kwale gears up for International Cycling Event, eyes tourism boost
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

The meeting focused on logistics, partnerships, and ways to ensure residents benefit directly from the competition.

Shimoni port welcomes first cruise ship, boosting Kwale County’s tourism revival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.

Beyond birth: The silent struggles of teenage mothers
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 25, 2025

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adolescent girls face numerous risks during pregnancy and childbirth that contribute to higher rates...

Governor Achani orders crackdown on vandals sabotaging Kwale’s water infrastructure
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

She urged the police to intensify surveillance and arrest those involved in damaging public assets, emphasising that such acts not only waste public r...

Kwale unveils Sh30 million TVET fund to empower youth, curb crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The Governor spoke after meeting a group of reformed youths in Diani who had renounced crime to pursue peaceful and productive ventures. The region ha...

Kwale youth officers accused of laxity, poor performance in Government projects
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 07, 2025

Mvurya urged the officers to change their attitude and demonstrate competence, insisting that the ministry would not tolerate laziness or mediocrity.

New hope for mothers as WHO unveils life-saving guidelines to tackle postpartum haemorrhage deaths
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 06, 2025

Globally, postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality, contributing to approximately 25 per cent of all maternal deaths.

South Coast Pirates secure signature of utility back Brian Alukhava
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

The club has also secured the services of forward Byron Omondi from TUM Marines. The forward is expected to add his aggressive touch to the squad.

Over 6,000 Kenyans join global run in Nairobi to raise awareness on maternal deaths
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 28, 2025

Globally, an estimated 260,000 women die annually from childbirth-related complications. Of these, around 70,000 deaths are due to postpartum haemorrh...

14 thrifting warning signs you must never ignore
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 25, 2025

Thrifting remains one of the best ways to save money, live sustainably, and express personal style. By spotting these 14 red flags, bargain hunters ca...

Kilifi set for industrial revolution as Vipingo Special Economic Zone breaks ground
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The industrial hub is being developed by global firm Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) in partnership with Centum Investments.

Kenya’s Ambassador to DRC ordered to repay Sh1.8 Million over irregular KMTC appointment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 13, 2025

Ambassador Peter Tum has been given 30 days to remit the full amount to KMTC or provide evidence of payment or an approved repayment plan.

Over 100 killed as canoe capsizes in northwestern DR Congo
XINHUA  |  Sep 12, 2025

Local news outlets reported a death toll of 86, including 60 students. The DRC government has not yet released an official statement on the accident.

Nairobi’s mitumba and retail traders pin hopes on affordable basics to keep customers buying
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 11, 2025

Traders are urging the government to keep basic commodities affordable, saying squeezed household budgets remain the biggest barrier to their growth i...

Somalia adds Northeastern State to federal map despite Somaliland objections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 01, 2025

The announcement follows a year-long process that began when local leaders set up the SSC-Khaatumo transitional administration after Somaliland troops...

Kwale County brings clean water to villages with solar-powered desalination plants
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani, who recently commissioned a new desalination project in Kilibasi village, Kinango sub-county, said the initiative represents m...

Petition to move Jomo Kenyatta’s remains from Parliament put on hold
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

She emphasised a multi-phased approach, combining cultural validation, engagement with the Kenyatta family, and legal oversight to ensure compliance w...

Mombasa MCA Fatuma Kushe demands action on title deeds, warns of protest over delays
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

Fatuma said the Mombasa County Assembly had already passed the required policies and laws, and urged Lands CEC Mohamed Hussein Amadoh to act without f...

‘Men need to be heard’: Widower speaks after losing wife during childbirth
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 14, 2025

While children mourn the loss of their mother, the father must carry his own pain while stepping into the immense role of caring for a newborn, raisin...

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani vows legal action against land grabbers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2025

Tensions have escalated in areas such as Waa/Ng’ombeni, where residents allege that private developers and politically connected individuals have take...

Namibia’s president calls for reparative justice to address historical injustices against African women
XINHUA  |  Aug 04, 2025

Speaking during the 63rd Pan-African Women's Day celebrations in Windhoek, Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed that such frameworks are essential to confronting t...

From near death to lifesaver: How surviving postpartum haemorrhage inspired Kenyan midwife’s mission
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 03, 2025

In Kenya, ten women die every day from postpartum haemorrhage—lives lost in delivery rooms and hospital wards, their names fading into statistics.

African Union calls for stronger action to implement peace deals in eastern DRC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

AUC Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf praised President Ruto and Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa for their leadership, saying their dedication reflects a growing...

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