A family eating together/AI IllustratedAs the world marked the United Nations International Day of Families, a diverse coalition of citizens in the country came together with a unified message that families need protection, not propaganda.In a press statement released on Wednesday, grassroots voices from across the country decried what they termed as rising threats to the dignity, security, and diversity of families in Kenya. The meeting was convened at the Boma Hotel in Nairobi by the Coalition of Grassroots Human Rights Defenders.The coalition called for urgent action to address the real needs of families. The statement, titled “Kenyan Families Deserve…
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Participants at the Rotary’s Sunshine rally at the ASK Jamuhuri showground. For children living with disabilities in many parts of the world, the simple joy of a day spent under the warm embrace of the sun is a rare and often missed luxury. Hidden away due to societal stigma or lack of accessible spaces, these children and young people often miss out on the carefree play moments that define childhood. However, for four decades now, an anticipated annual event has become a beacon of hope shining brightly and allowing the children to have fun and engage with their friends through the…
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo at the Global Media Dialogue held during the inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, India /HANDOUTInformation, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has expressed Kenya’s position as a creative powerhouse ready to shape a diverse, ethical and forward-looking media landscape.The Cabinet Secretary, who spoke at the Global Media Dialogue held during the inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, India, highlighted the transformative potential of media and entertainment in driving development, cross-cultural understanding and innovation.“With 44 distinct communities and a rich storytelling tradition—from…
A roll-up banner of the late Kasipul constituency MP Onyango Were at his Karen Home/EZEKIEL AMING’ASlain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were will be buried on Friday, May 9, in Homa Bay County, the burial committee has announced.According to Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, who is a member of the burial committee, the late MP’s body will be flown to the Kabunde Airstrip(Homa Bay Airport) in Homa Bay and will later be transported by road to his final resting place.”We are still planning on the routes to take from Kabunde Airstrip to give the people of Homa Bay a chance…
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i during his Homecoming tour of Kisii and Nyamira Counties on May 2, 2025/HANDOUTFormer Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i made a high-profile return to the public eye on Friday with a grand tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties, drawing massive crowds in a show of political strength and grassroots support.Thousands of enthusiastic residents packed the streets, waving placards and cheering as Matiang’i’s motorcade snaked through bustling market centers.Accompanied by local leaders and allies, Matiang’i addressed brief roadside gatherings, thanking the community for their unwavering support and urging them to remain peaceful and hopeful for the…
The report suggests the low abortion rate in uneducated women may be due to disparities in access to information, contraceptive options, or differing social pressures across educational backgrounds. Image/ AI generated.Women who have never gone to school have the lowest abortion rates in Kenya, at just three percent.This stands in stark contrast to women with secondary education or higher, who account for more than half of all reported abortions.According to the newly released 2025 policy brief titled Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women Who Have Had Abortions in Kenya, an estimated 792,694 induced abortions occurred in Kenya in 2023.This is…
Rotary International Trustee Dr. Greeta Manek: “We are committed to global advocacy because a single case of polio anywhere in the world means the virus is just a plane ride away—posing a threat to everyone, everywhere.” Abdalla Ndalukaria was diagnosed with Polio in 1987, a year after his birth, robbing him of a chance to enjoy his childhood playing with his peers.When he didn’t crawl or try to stand using furniture in the house when he was a few months shy of his first birthday, this delayed milestone worried his mother, and a few hospital visits later, she was informed that…
The Judiciary has responded to a report published by a local daily on April 25, 2025, concerning a land dispute involving 90-year-old Ms. Cheptanui Rotich in Kapcherop, Elgeyo Marakwet County.The article, titled “The Justice System Has Failed Me,” highlighted Ms. Rotich’s struggle to reclaim 44 acres of land despite favourable court rulings.In a press statement issued on the same day, the Judiciary Spokesperson, Paul Ndemo, expressed sympathy for Ms. Rotich and acknowledged the challenges she has faced.”The Judiciary empathises deeply with Ms. Rotich and acknowledges the significant challenges she has faced in enforcing court decisions affirming her legal rights and…
Former Kenyan presidential candidate Mohammed Abduba Dida/FILETwo-time presidential candidate Mwalimu Mohammed Abduba Dida is a free man after serving a 3-year jail term in the United States of America.Dida was expected to leave the facility on April 3, 2029, after he was initially sentenced to 7 years, however, he was released on parole.Being “released on parole” means a prisoner is conditionally released from prison before their sentence is fully served, to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community under supervision.According to records from the Big Muddy Correctional Facility in Illinois, Mwalimu Dida walked to freedom on March 3,…
Although selling body organs is illegal in Kenya, this law is poorly implemented. In Kenya, selling your kidney or any other human organ is strictly prohibited under Part XI of the Health Act No. 21 of 2017.This part of the law comprehensively addresses the regulation of human organs, blood, tissues, and gametes (such as sperm or egg). The legislation was established to protect human dignity, prevent exploitation, and ensure that organ donation is carried out ethically and safely. Importantly, the Act also sets heavy penalties for any violations.The Health Act clearly prohibits any form of commercialisation of human organs and tissues.…
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, President William Ruto and Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina during an Easter Sunday Service at Ntulele, Narok county on April 20, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto is attending the Easter Sunday church service at Ntulele in Narok County, joined by several Maa leaders.Accompanying the president are Governors Patrick Ole Ntutu (Narok) and Joseph Ole Lenku (Kajiado). Others are Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina.President William Ruto received by his hosts for Easter Sunday Prayer Service in Ntulele, Narok county on April 20, 2025/PCSA host…