Author: By Ryan Kerubo

When creativity speaks for dyslexic people

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  Picture this. In a bustling Nairobi classroom, a teacher is guiding her pupils through a reading exercise. Most of the children read fluently, their voices flowing smoothly from one sentence to the next. But for one boy, the words seem to dance on the page. Letters appear jumbled. Reading feels like wading through mud. Despite being bright and articulate, he struggles to keep pace. This is the reality for many children with dyslexia, a learning difference that affects the ability to read, write, and process written information. Globally, between 10 and 15 per cent of the population live with dyslexia, according to…

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Jambojet expands fleet with revamped aircraft

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Jambojet has expanded its fleet to nine aircraft following the return of its first-ever Dash 8-400, registration 5Y-JXA. The aircraft, originally leased from Abu Dhabi Aviation in 2016, was welcomed back to the fleet on Thursday after a careful re-inspection, modification and certification process. Speaking at the Jambojet Headquarters on Thursday, Jambojet CEO Karanja Ndegwa said that the JXA will boost capacity on high-demand domestic routes such as Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Malindi and Diani. “This is our ninth bird, and it is quite exciting,” said Ndegwa. “The market is asking for more capacity, and we are following that demand. This aircraft will…

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UHC staff clash with Duale over gratuity

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UHC staff protest unfair treatment from the ministry of Health. They demand Permanent and Pensionable and gratuity. They matched from Green Park to Ministry of Health, Afya house where they camped demanding audience from the CS Duale on May 13 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Universal Health Coverage staff have clashed over the payment of gratuity. The CS insists that the gratuity for all UHC staff will be processed upon contract expiry. Duale said the decision is part of an agreement reached during a meeting between the ministry, Council of Governors, UHC workers representatives and…

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