Many young men and women queued in the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The reason? They had heard through social media that World Coin was offering free money as long as they got their irises scanned.
Most youngsters cannot satisfy their desires through some of these stated aspects – generating a gap between those leading a sustainable life and those who don’t—a modern battle.
By Joy Mwema
One in every five adolescent girls in Kenya becomes pregnant before adulthood. This is according to recent figures released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
According to the bureau, girls aged 15-19 stand a 21% chance of becoming pregnant. They face health, social, and economic challenges as a result.
By Joy Mwema
In a bid to address the pressing issue of menstrual hygiene and its impact on girls’ education, Chakol North ward MCA Dalmas Onjole, together with menstrual hygiene champions Tinah Namaindi from the Office of the Governor and Priscilla Juma from the Health Department, recently distributed sanitary pads to teenage girls at Ng’elecom Primary School in Teso South sub-county.
During the event, Busia Deputy Governor Arthur Odera called on men to break their silence surrounding menstrual hygiene and actively support girls.
By Linda Wamaitha & Allan Kai
While many of us think of Eid al-Adha as a day of celebration, coming together, interacting, and feasting, its history is rooted in a solemn act of sacrifice and devotion. This significant Islamic holiday holds deep meaning for Muslims, symbolizing selflessness and compassion. Today, Muslims worldwide will assemble for this feast of sacrifice, commemorating the profound story of Ibrahim and his unwavering faith in Allah’s command.
In Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city in Islam, Muslims gather to glorify the devotion of Ibrahim (Abraham) and his willingness to sacrifice his only son, Ismail (Ishmael), following Allah’s command. This act of obedience and submission serves as a testament to the unwavering faith of Ibrahim, which is celebrated during Eid al-Adha.
By Mariselah Kimbio.
In 2017, Kenya reformed its education curriculum, introducing the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) for lower primary education.
The first cohort of approximately 1.2 million children to adopt the new curriculum, joined Junior Secondary School (JSS) earlier this year.
With the government budgeting for Sh.81B to fund the education Ministry, only Sh.24B has so far been disbursed.
Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) in partnership with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and The Swahili Pot Hub Foundation (SPH), yesterday launched the Kenya Innovation Bridge (KIB) platform.
The launch took place at Swahili Pot Hub. It was graced by dignitaries including, Dr. Mbwarii Kame, the County Executive Committee Member – Education, Mr. Anwar Ahmed, County Chief Officer ICT, Swahilipot Hub Chief Operating Officer, Atrash Ali, and Mr. George Masila, KeNIA, Communication and Partnership lead (Senior Corporate Communications) among others.