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Noel Nabiswa

Fertility myths set couples up for failure, disappointment

There is only an 85 per cent probability that one would get pregnant if the person is involved in sex every day for one year.

Fertility myths set couples up for failure, disappointment

Survivor opens safe house for minors undergoing cancer treatment

Survivor opens safe house for minors undergoing cancer treatment

Doctors turn to Ruto to break talks stalemate to end the ongoing strike

Doctors turn to Ruto to break talks stalemate to end the ongoing strike

First batch of NYS graduates sent to Saudi Arabia, Labour PS says

First batch of NYS graduates sent to Saudi Arabia, Labour PS says

Linturi urges farmers to embrace drought resistant crops

The CS assured that the ministry is committed to help farmers curb the challenges of agricultural production.

Linturi urges farmers to embrace drought resistant crops

Kenya, Indonesia collaborate to boost mining sector

This is a follow-up to the MoU that was signed in August last year during the state visit by the Indonesian president.

Kenya, Indonesia collaborate to boost mining sector

Empower us to tell our own stories, FGM survivors plead

Through anti-FGM campaigns and education programmes, FGM survivors say they now feel confident to return to their communities and fight the vice

Empower us to tell our own stories, FGM survivors plead

State grappling with Sh83 billion funding gap for water, sanitation

CS Zachariah Njeru on Tuesday said the government is currently grappling with an annual Sh83 billion funding gap to provide clean water and sewerage services across the country.

State grappling with Sh83 billion funding gap for water, sanitation

Why you will pay more for less this valentine

Love is in the air as partners around the world pull out all the stops to mark Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 14.

By 2 months ago

Why you will pay more for less this valentine

Kenya to send 2,500 nurses to Saudi Arabia

By mid-January we are going to deploy those diploma and degree holders to provide their services to the Saudi Arabia kingdom

By 4 months ago

Kenya to send 2,500 nurses to Saudi Arabia

NTSA cautions passengers against using unregistered PSV's

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned passengers against boarding private vehicles operating as Public Service vehicles.

By 4 months ago

NTSA cautions passengers against using unregistered PSV's

Ministry says workers at Eastleigh building had no protective gear

The 17-storey building’s scaffolds collapsed on Saturday afternoon killing four workers who were on site and leaving others with serious injuries.

By 4 months ago

Ministry says workers at Eastleigh building had no protective gear

Only two cheating cases recorded in 2023 KCPE exam

Only two candidates out of 1.4 million who sat for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) were caught cheating.

By 5 months ago

Only two cheating cases recorded in 2023 KCPE exam

Sensitize guards to enhance security, body urges

Chairperson Enock Makanga, PROSAK chairperson said that companies always opt to cut the cost of payment by hiring guards who are not well qualified.

By 5 months ago

Sensitize guards to enhance security, body urges

Atwoli inks deal to review wage for tea farmers

In a statement, Atwoli said the meeting discussed 13 per cent wage increment of workers in the next two years.

By 6 months ago

Atwoli inks deal to review wage for tea farmers

Tea sector workers to get 13pc pay rise as Atwoli signs CBA

Atwoli has pledged to push for higher wages for tea workers. He said the CBA between KTDA and KPAWU marks a new chapter in the history of industrial relations in the tea sector

By 6 months ago

Tea sector workers to get 13pc pay rise as Atwoli signs CBA

Starehe MP demands justice for hawkers after county crackdown

Starehe MP Amos Mwago has called for the Nairobi County government to compensate the hawkers whose goods were ruined by the county’s inspectorate officers on October 19.

By 6 months ago

Starehe MP demands justice for hawkers after county crackdown

We shall eliminate cartels in the mining sector, CS Mvurya says

He said that people have been taking advantage of the industry by creating cartels.

By 6 months ago

We shall eliminate cartels in the mining sector, CS Mvurya says

Senator denies involvement in alleged gold scam

The lawmaker terms the allegations as politically motivated and targeting his businesses.

By 6 months ago

Senator denies involvement in alleged gold scam

Pesticides are safe farmers told

Muchiri said banning pesticide products would deny millions of Kenyans their right to food.

By 6 months ago

Pesticides are safe farmers told

Teach children Kiswahili as first language, teachers urge parents

“Keep culture to children, I think it is important to give our children a chance to learn more cultures, let them learn a culture that is different from theirs,” Guerra said.

By 7 months ago

Teach children Kiswahili as first language, teachers urge parents

Drivers urged to observe roads safety during back to school

He also urged passengers to take personal responsibility as far as their safety is concerned and challenged them to report reckless drivers.

By 7 months ago

Drivers urged to observe roads safety during back to school

Ruto free to visit any county, private security guards say

Andabwa said that he earlier met Fazul Mohamed, the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) chief executive over the sticky issues.

By 8 months ago

Ruto free to visit any county, private security guards say

African leaders told to engage all players in summit

African leaders have been urged to foster collaboration to shape discourse on climate change and benefit all deserving communities.

By 8 months ago

African leaders told to engage all players in summit

India marks 77th Independence Day with cultural celebrations in Nairobi

India commemorated its 77th Independence Day with a vibrant celebration in Nairobi, marked by cultural events and the emblematic 'Har Ghar Tiranga,' signifying the Indian National Flag.

By 8 months ago

India marks 77th Independence Day with cultural celebrations in Nairobi

Activist accuse ICC Prosecutor of meddling in Kenya's affairs

Khan was in the country to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Mount Kenya University.

By 8 months ago

Activist accuse ICC Prosecutor of meddling in Kenya's affairs

ODM disciplinary committee to decide fate of rebel MPs

The fate of eight Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) renegade lawmakers lies in the hands of the disciplinary committee that has retreated to write their decision after a two-day hearing.

By 9 months ago

ODM disciplinary committee to decide fate of rebel MPs

Why it's important to get medical help when choosing a contraceptive

Even though family planning is a personal decision, it is wise to seek the advice of a qualified medical practitioner before settling on a method.

By 9 months ago

Why it's important to get medical help when choosing a contraceptive

Oduol vows to stay put, work for the people

Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has vowed to stay put and work for the people, despite facing frustrations from his boss, Governor James Orengo.

By 9 months ago

Oduol vows to stay put, work for the people

KNHCR calls for use of non-violent methods during protests

KNHCR Chairperson Roseline Odede appealed to parties involved in demonstrations to respect and protect fundamental human rights.

By 9 months ago

KNHCR calls for use of non-violent methods during protests

Why urinary tract infections are more common in women

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are normally caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and bladder which causes inflammation and infection.

By 9 months ago

Why urinary tract infections are more common in women

Linturi urges farmers to embrace drought resistant crops

The CS assured that the ministry is committed to help farmers curb the challenges of agricultural production.

Linturi urges farmers to embrace drought resistant crops

Kenya, Indonesia collaborate to boost mining sector

This is a follow-up to the MoU that was signed in August last year during the state visit by the Indonesian president.

Kenya, Indonesia collaborate to boost mining sector

Empower us to tell our own stories, FGM survivors plead

Through anti-FGM campaigns and education programmes, FGM survivors say they now feel confident to return to their communities and fight the vice

Empower us to tell our own stories, FGM survivors plead

State grappling with Sh83 billion funding gap for water, sanitation

CS Zachariah Njeru on Tuesday said the government is currently grappling with an annual Sh83 billion funding gap to provide clean water and sewerage services across the country.

State grappling with Sh83 billion funding gap for water, sanitation

Why you will pay more for less this valentine

Love is in the air as partners around the world pull out all the stops to mark Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 14.

By 2 months ago

Why you will pay more for less this valentine

Kenya to send 2,500 nurses to Saudi Arabia

By mid-January we are going to deploy those diploma and degree holders to provide their services to the Saudi Arabia kingdom

By 4 months ago

Kenya to send 2,500 nurses to Saudi Arabia

NTSA cautions passengers against using unregistered PSV's

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned passengers against boarding private vehicles operating as Public Service vehicles.

By 4 months ago

NTSA cautions passengers against using unregistered PSV's

Ministry says workers at Eastleigh building had no protective gear

The 17-storey building’s scaffolds collapsed on Saturday afternoon killing four workers who were on site and leaving others with serious injuries.

By 4 months ago

Ministry says workers at Eastleigh building had no protective gear

Only two cheating cases recorded in 2023 KCPE exam

Only two candidates out of 1.4 million who sat for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) were caught cheating.

By 5 months ago

Only two cheating cases recorded in 2023 KCPE exam

Sensitize guards to enhance security, body urges

Chairperson Enock Makanga, PROSAK chairperson said that companies always opt to cut the cost of payment by hiring guards who are not well qualified.

By 5 months ago

Sensitize guards to enhance security, body urges

Atwoli inks deal to review wage for tea farmers

In a statement, Atwoli said the meeting discussed 13 per cent wage increment of workers in the next two years.

By 6 months ago

Atwoli inks deal to review wage for tea farmers

Tea sector workers to get 13pc pay rise as Atwoli signs CBA

Atwoli has pledged to push for higher wages for tea workers. He said the CBA between KTDA and KPAWU marks a new chapter in the history of industrial relations in the tea sector

By 6 months ago

Tea sector workers to get 13pc pay rise as Atwoli signs CBA

Starehe MP demands justice for hawkers after county crackdown

Starehe MP Amos Mwago has called for the Nairobi County government to compensate the hawkers whose goods were ruined by the county’s inspectorate officers on October 19.

By 6 months ago

Starehe MP demands justice for hawkers after county crackdown

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