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By: Nicholas Wambua In a fervent campaign against teenage pregnancy plaguing secondary schools in Kitui County, Dr. Vincent Munyoki has emerged as a leading voice, advocating for collective action and support for the girl child. Addressing students at Matinyani Mixed Secondary School in Kitui West on Friday, Munyoki underscored the …

A 54-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old child in Homa Bay. Samuel Odie was convicted by the Ndhiwa Law Courts Resident Magistrate Murangasia for the crime, which occurred in August 2020 at Luanda village. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions …

By: Nicholas Wambua Kitui County on Friday marked a significant mileston in its commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Governor Malombe’s initiative to launch the sh. 86.4 million Pro Poor Fees Support Scheme demonstrates a significant commitment to addressing educational disparities in Kitui …

Detectives have successfully intercepted a truck carrying 132 bales of bhang along the Garissa-Thika Road in the Kyanunda area of Mwingi. The operation, conducted last night, led to the arrest of two male suspects identified as Daniel Yohana and Ismail Wako, the driver and co-driver of the vehicle respectively. The …

Authorities celebrated the successful recovery of a police dog that had gone missing from Tigania police station in Meru. The seven-year-old female dog, affectionately known as Jet, vanished on February 6 under the supervision of her handler. Fortunately, on Thursday, February 8, Jet was discovered at a residence in Karama, …

By: Nicholas Wambua In a recent development concerning the ongoing infrastructure improvements along Kitui County Assembly Road, local business owners have received reassurances that they will not be displaced from their current locations. This announcement comes amid concerns over potential disruptions to business operations in the area. According to Fredrick …

In Kajiado County, the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has dropped significantly from 96% to 76%, marking a substantial decline in cases. Mercy Musomi, the Executive Director of Girl Child Network, attributes this decrease to ongoing community sensitization efforts aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of the practice. …

A man and his wife are currently receiving treatment at Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital after they were assaulted and managed to fend off an aggressive lion on Tuesday evening. Michael Apayu and his wife Susan Chebet were returning home from collecting firewood in the forest when a stray …

A teacher in Embu reportedly ended his life after facing rejection from a woman he was pursuing romantically. In a note he left behind, the teacher requested the local MCA to coordinate his funeral arrangements and asked the woman who turned him down to deliver his eulogy. He also specified …

Health authorities in Samburu conducted a raid on Loosuk trading center, uncovering multiple shops selling expired food products. Among the confiscated items were maize flour, cooking oils, sugar, rice, tea leaves, and various other goods. Loosuk Health Officer Samuel Lemeteki reported that these expired products were being distributed to unsuspecting …