Laura Otieno
142 Articles
Protester killed in Kisumu as anti-government protests persist across counties
In Maraba area of Kakamega County, Tuesday afternoon turned into a battlefield. After hours of cat-and-mouse games, police opened fire when one officer reportedly fell from a moving police car and lost his gun.
Pressure mounts on President Ruto, Parliament over controversial cabinet nominees
Clergymen warned members of Parliament against approving cabinet nominees rejected by Kenyans. This even as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continued to appeal to Gen-Z to end the protests.
Kenyans in Washington protest at IMF office over ‘economic interference’
The protestors drawn from Washington, Maryland and Virginia accused the IMF of turning a blind eye to the ripple effect of the loans, which they said have led to loss of life.
Family demands justice after kin shot dead by police outside M-Pesa shop while sending school fees
Dennis Lubanga's family insists that the father of five was not involved in the anti-government protests and was standing at a shop when he was accosted by police who shot him at close range.They add that the deceased had just spoken to his mother moments before his untimely death.
EACC raids homes of 8 senior Garissa County gov’t officials in probe on Ksh.1.2B theft
The commission conducted raids on the offices and houses of the officials in question, carting away documents deemed crucial in the ongoing probe.Three officials have so far recorded statements with the commission.
TSC sacks 742 JSS intern teachers for professional misconduct
In letters sent to the affected teachers, TSC indicated that the intern teachers failed to either provide a satisfactory response with some reportedly choosing to not respond to show cause letters sent last month.
Forgotten learners: Plight of Tana River pupils yet to resume studies after floods havoc
The pupils have to walk in groups in order to guarantee their safety, at the very least. These are pupils of Hatata primary school which is still submerged in water.
Child vaccination crisis worsens as shortage persists in county hospitals
Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai had last week indicated that the nationwide shortage of vaccines was due to a staggering 3.6 billion shillings debt that the government owes UNICEF and GAVI, who procure and distribute vaccines under a co-funding model.
Kenya faces hefty repair costs, humanitarian crisis following severe flooding
This comes as hundreds of thousands of people try to recover from the losses incurred when their property and farmlands were swept away by the raging waters.
Children at risk as vaccine shortage hits 10 counties
Ten counties are most affected, with parents forced to travel long distances to neighboring counties to seek these services.