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Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
With the right projects strategically implemented to tell a performer story, Ruto can define a narrative that is difficult to un-tell.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Treasury should revise its approach to development and seek a healthy balance, even as we encourage continued prudence in the overall use of revenue across governments.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Within a few kilometres of exiting Nyeri town, adventure beckons.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
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Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
I read the Court of Appeal’s judgement that resurrected the cleverly renamed “National Government” Constituency Development Fund with resigned dismay.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
or years, much of the media ignored the institutional failures, especially those of the justice department, surrounding Epstein.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Violence is compounded by instability in the family unit due to social change including the changing power balance as women rightfully become more empowered.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
Quality educational institutions should be equally available in all parts of Kenya so that deserving children can cross-pollinate in similar schools in whichever part of Kenya they are assigned.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
The African Union must rethink its traditional approaches and recognise that America doesn’t care anymore, unless intervention allows it to mine 'rare earths'.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
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Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
With the right projects strategically implemented to tell a performer story, Ruto can define a narrative that is difficult to un-tell.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Treasury should revise its approach to development and seek a healthy balance, even as we encourage continued prudence in the overall use of revenue across governments.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Within a few kilometres of exiting Nyeri town, adventure beckons.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
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Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
I read the Court of Appeal’s judgement that resurrected the cleverly renamed “National Government” Constituency Development Fund with resigned dismay.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
or years, much of the media ignored the institutional failures, especially those of the justice department, surrounding Epstein.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Violence is compounded by instability in the family unit due to social change including the changing power balance as women rightfully become more empowered.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
Quality educational institutions should be equally available in all parts of Kenya so that deserving children can cross-pollinate in similar schools in whichever part of Kenya they are assigned.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
The African Union must rethink its traditional approaches and recognise that America doesn’t care anymore, unless intervention allows it to mine 'rare earths'.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
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Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
With the right projects strategically implemented to tell a performer story, Ruto can define a narrative that is difficult to un-tell.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Treasury should revise its approach to development and seek a healthy balance, even as we encourage continued prudence in the overall use of revenue across governments.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Within a few kilometres of exiting Nyeri town, adventure beckons.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Premium
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
I read the Court of Appeal’s judgement that resurrected the cleverly renamed “National Government” Constituency Development Fund with resigned dismay.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
or years, much of the media ignored the institutional failures, especially those of the justice department, surrounding Epstein.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Violence is compounded by instability in the family unit due to social change including the changing power balance as women rightfully become more empowered.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
Quality educational institutions should be equally available in all parts of Kenya so that deserving children can cross-pollinate in similar schools in whichever part of Kenya they are assigned.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
The African Union must rethink its traditional approaches and recognise that America doesn’t care anymore, unless intervention allows it to mine 'rare earths'.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
App guarantees better family planning service
The online platform, currently being piloted in five counties, seeks to curb wastage and fraud in managing family planning services
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
App guarantees better family planning service
Insect quarantine facility at KEFRI
Centre will help Kenya manage pests that sneak in from other countries
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Insect quarantine facility at KEFRI
Kenya launches first insect quarantine facility in the region
The facility will help Kenya in managing insects brought in from other countries mainly for pest control purposes.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Kenya launches first insect quarantine facility in the region
Kenya’s vast range lands and the conservancy question
The 16,000-hectare conservancy is part of a 50,000-hectare expanse of land owned by the Gir Gir Group Ranch.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Kenya’s vast range lands and the conservancy question
Gideon hints at being in an alliance ahead of 2022 poll
Kanu chairman says he is ready to work with like-minded leaders with a view of fielding one candidate.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Gideon hints at being in an alliance ahead of 2022 poll
Three charged over Sh0.5 million NHIF medical fraud
Hellen Kemunto, Jane Njoki and Antony Kyalo appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Martha Mutuku but denied the charges.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Three charged over Sh0.5 million NHIF medical fraud
Police establish one centre to handle gender violence
Most gender-based violence cases go unreported because of the way reported ones are handled in the stations
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Police establish one centre to handle gender violence
Hospitals to get recovery centres for attack victims
Globally, about 243 million women and girls were abused last year by an intimate partner while only two in five such cases reported or sought help.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Hospitals to get recovery centres for attack victims
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The toughest 9 months: I was pregnant with cancer
Out of every 1,000 pregnancies, one mother is always faced with the choice between having an abortion and fighting for her life or keeping her child..
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
The toughest 9 months: I was pregnant with cancer
Covid pandemic may hit children harder, new study
More children risk losing their childhood by the time covid-19 pandemic is brought under control.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Covid pandemic may hit children harder, new study
Private farm offers CBC learners practical skills
A school in Kajiado County has partnered with a nearby farm where Grade Four learners will acquire farming skills.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Private farm offers CBC learners practical skills
NHIF’s Sh6.3b tender faces headwinds
The complainant gave NHIF three days to cancel the awards as well as offer a response failure to which a legal suit will be instituted.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
NHIF’s Sh6.3b tender faces headwinds
Six counties show improved mother and child health
Maternal mortality stands at 362 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Almost half of these deaths happen in just six to ten counties.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Six counties show improved mother and child health
Curfew sucks energy out of Christmas
Bishop David Oginde says Kenyans have been through a lot the past few months and are yearning for bright season.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Curfew sucks energy out of Christmas
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I found my path: Doctor who failed nursery school
Today, however, he is an author travelling the world and an accomplished personal brand.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
I found my path: Doctor who failed nursery school
Nivea maker to give Sh32m for food security
Beiersdorf will fund a school feeding programme, agriculture recovery and capacity building of service delivery to beneficiaries.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
Nivea maker to give Sh32m for food security
Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
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