Joseph Kimani accompanied by a seven year who also claimed he was out of school due to a lack of uniform By Veronica Bosibori Despite the governments’ directive to the chiefs and educational officials to ensure that every school-going child attends school, there are children roaming the streets of Nakuru town and a number of …
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Stakeholders attending a heath forum in Migori county. By Cynthia Gathoni/Geoffrey Satia Teenage pregnancies and drug abuse have been identified as leading vices distracting the lives of the youths in Migori, Nyamira and Vihiga Counties. Growth and development of teenagers’ stakeholders derived from the three counties during a one-day exchange forum in a Migori hotel …
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By Khadija mbesah Social justice refers to equal opportunities, distribution of wealth, healthcare facilities and privileges within a society. Social justice also includes human rights and looking after people who have historically faced discrimination based on race, religion, sex and economic background. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in the last one year, the alarming inequalities have …
Makueni Boys High school gate. Photo: Facebook By Collins Orono Entire 258 Makueni Boys High School candidates were on Saturday morning suspended for two weeks following a night of rioting at the institution. According to reports, the candidates went on rampage on Friday night protesting the compulsory, monthly haircuts by the school. According to the school …
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By Christopher Kiprop A middle aged man charged with defiling a minor was Wednesday released on a sh. 300,000 bond by a Kabarnet magistrate Court. Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Biwott, David Kwalot was charged with defilement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8 (3) of the sexual offences act no.3 of …
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Lillian Awino a nurse at Lwak mission hospital. She called for male involvement in child development Thursday, February 18, 2021 By Brian Ondeng Men have been encouraged to bond with their unborn children through plays in order to enhance their brain development once they are delivered. According to Lillian Awino a nurse at Lwak mission …
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Moi Girls Eldoret administration Block. Photo Courtesy By collins orono collinsorono@mtotonews.com Moi Girls’ School Eldoret has been shut down indefinitely following students strike early Wednesday demanding for the transfer of their Principal. The students blocked the school’s gate for hours before they were addressed by Uasin Gishu County education officials. The students have called for the transfer …
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Photo courtesy By collins orono collinsorono@mtotonews.com A Nyahururu Court on Tuesday sentenced a form three student 18-month non-custodial sentence after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his teacher. Appearing before the Court on Tuesday, February 16, the student pleaded with Nyahururu Senior Resident Magistrate James Wanyanga to pardon him promising to work on his anger management. Samuel a …
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Nigerian kid actors, Ikorodu Bois and Emmanuella Samuel have been nominated for the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2021 as favorite African Social Media Stars. By Vera Alberta Okidi Over the years, many creatives have risen in Africa, entertaining, informing and educating the masses on issues affecting us globally. Some are adults but children have also …
By Khadija Mbesa Hebu tuseme kwa mfano, wewe kama mzazi uko katika mitandao ya kijamii kama vile Instagram na Twitter, alafu pia mwanao ako katika mitandao hiyo hiyo ya kijamii na anaweza kuona chochote unachochapisha ndani ya mitandao. je? mtoto wako atachukulia vipi mwonekano wako kwake atakapoona picha au ambazo unachapisha kwa ukurasa wako hazina …