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Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected
Ann Telnaes  |  Jan 05, 2025

Over the years I have watched my overseas colleagues risk their livelihoods and sometimes even their lives to expose injustices and hold their countri...

Era of wash wash? Alarm over increased money laundering as suspicious transactions surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2024

Data from the report shows a significant surge in the number of transactions flagged as potentially linked to money laundering, underscoring a worryin...

Conflict, climate change, and poor hygiene practices fuel cholera resurgence
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 23, 2024

Cholera's resurgence extends beyond technical failures; it is deeply intertwined with broader systemic issues such as conflict, climate change, and so...

Kenya on track to reduce hygiene-related child mortality, but gaps exist
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 03, 2024

It attributes the decline to the various initiatives at the national and sub-national levels, such as the Beyond Zero Campaign and Malezi Bora.

Israel's Netanyahu says deal could be near for hostages in Gaza
Reuters  |  Jul 23, 2024

Speaking in the U.S. capital on Monday to families of hostages, he said: "The conditions (for a deal) are undoubtedly ripening. This is a good sign."

DCI chief declares major victory over "wash wash" cartels
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 14, 2024

The fight against the "wash wash" intensified after Kenya was grey-listed in February 2024 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Ministries partner to ensure Kwale schoolchildren get clean drinking water
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 10, 2024

The county noted that the programme was motivated by the fact that children spend a significant portion of their day in school, where WASH services im...

Neglecting hand washing endangers lives and increases diarrhoea risk
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 07, 2024

A spot check by The Easleigh Voice revealed several concerning street food hygiene practices, particularly in casual eateries.

Mogadishu: Four sisters defy gender norms by washing tuk-tuks to support family
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 18, 2024

Samira, Amran, Shukri, and Hindiya Abdi wash tuk-tuks, a job traditionally reserved for men, to help their father provide for their family,

Integrity issues haunt Kenyan envoy nominee to Washington, DC
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2024

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan wondered why the nominee could not wait to dispense with the case before taking up the diplomatic assignment.

Tackling tribalism: Perspectives from Kenya's leaders, communities
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 07, 2024

Despite efforts at mitigation and reconciliation, tribal clashes persist in some areas.

Composer of Kenyan National Anthem expresses concern over its treatment
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 06, 2024

Professor Washington Omondi, the sole surviving founder and writer of the Kenyan National Anthem, expresses disappointment at the lack of reverence sh...

Joe Biden to host Ruto at White House in May
Amina Wako  |  Feb 16, 2024

The visit will mark the 60th anniversary of Nairobi-Washington ties.

Coastal Parliamentary Group joins forces with elected leaders to prioritise grassroots youth talent development
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 04, 2024

Stressing their dedication to fully harnessing talents for the benefit of youth, Mwashako pledged both financial and material assistance to empower lo...

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