Tabitha Rotich
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Njoro Girls High school closed indefinitely after unrest over student death
Tension flared at the school on Monday as residents and parents staged protests demanding answers over the circumstances surrounding the 18-year-old’s death.
KMPDU backs Duale directive, decries exploitation of foreign doctors in Kenya
Speaking during a press briefing, KMPDU Secretary-General Dr Davji Atellah said the union supports the directive as it is firmly grounded in existing law and addresses what he termed “modern-day slavery” within parts of Kenya’s private healthcare sector.
Gov’t to hire 24,000 more teachers by January 2026 - CS Migos
Migos said the new recruitment will push the number of teachers hired over the past three years to 100,000.He said the government had allocated Ksh.950 million.
Kenya endorses global fund to strengthen equity in Cancer care
Speaking during a high-level panel at the launch in New York, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to advancing cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and research.
46% of Kenyan women do not want more children - MoH
The Ministry said that fertility preferences in women aged 15-49 have changed over the years due to the uptake of family planning methods.
Governors clash with KMPDC over mandatory ambulance registration
The directive by KMPDC demands that all ambulances, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), ambulance operators, and other pre-hospital care providers register with the council.
Girls breaking barriers: How One Girl Can’s model is building a legacy of empowerment
The cycle begins by identifying brilliant, ambitious girls from impoverished backgrounds and removing the single biggest obstacle in their path: access to education.
Kenya and China partner to revitalize Kerio Valley fluorspar processing plant
This partnership follows Sofax Fluorspar Kenya’s recent acquisition of a 25-year mining license (valid until June 2050) from the State Department of Mining
Duale urges Claims Committee to thoroughly scrutinize pending NHIF bills
Duale tasked the group with determining the genuineness or otherwise of each medical bill before making payment recommendations.
Government, partners target to expand school feeding programme
Among the partners that are on board to realise the target is Food4Education which has joined the race to transform learning by providing thousands of school children with meals