Study on child sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya exposes gaps in reporting and application of law  

Study on child sexual exploitation and abuse in Kenya exposes gaps in reporting and application of law  

According to the findings, the study reviewed 57 closed CSEA case files, observed 56 institutions involved in child protection and carried out in-depth interviews with 58 stakeholders working across the child protection field in the seven counties.

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Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital score big after successfully removing a 4kg liver tumour from patient

Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital score big after successfully removing a 4kg liver tumour from patient

The three-day camp also delivered 13 highly specialised HPB procedures, including four liver resections, one Whipple’s procedure, two hepaticojejunostomies and six laparoscopic cholecystectomies.

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Trans-Nzoia County reviews tariff policy to bolster its revenue collection to improve services  

Trans-Nzoia County reviews tariff policy to bolster its revenue collection to improve services  

The county government, through the World Bank-Funded Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP II), has begun reviewing charges for services ranging from market stalls and parking to health fees and business licenses.

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Waiting for a son: How quest for male heirs tears women in Africa physically and emotionally

Waiting for a son: How quest for male heirs tears women in Africa physically and emotionally

Maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which has the world’s fastest-growing population and accounts for 70 per cent of global maternal deaths. Around 180,000 pregnancy deaths are recorded every year across the continent.

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Sixty Chinese companies hold job fair in Dar to expose young Tanzanians to opportunities in diverse fields

Sixty Chinese companies hold job fair in Dar to expose young Tanzanians to opportunities in diverse fields

With more than 60 Chinese companies participating in sectors ranging from construction and manufacturing to information technology and finance, the fair offered a pathway to employment for job seekers eager to shape their futures.

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Human trafficking: ‘Day of the Africa Children’ exposes plight of children in north-eastern Kenya

Human trafficking: ‘Day of the Africa Children’ exposes plight of children in north-eastern Kenya

Speaking during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child in Garissa, sub-county Principal Education Officer, Nastea Sheikh called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders including the elders and religious leaders to protect the children from trafficking.

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Uganda president’s son and army chief arm-twists court to charge lawyer for jailed opposition leader with ‘concealing treason’

Uganda president’s son and army chief arm-twists court to charge lawyer for jailed opposition leader with ‘concealing treason’

Lawyer Erias Lukwago was charged with “misprision of treason,” a crime that the presiding magistrate said stems from his alleged failure to report acts of treason by others. He has denied the charges.

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Kakamega’s Finance Bill introduces new charges, targets emerging sectors to raise $17 million own-source revenue

Kakamega’s Finance Bill introduces new charges, targets emerging sectors to raise $17 million own-source revenue

According to the proposed budget estimates, Kakamega County projects total revenue of approximately Ksh16.76 billion, comprising Ksh13.24 billion from the equitable share allocation from the national government, Ksh1.32 billion from conditional grants and development partners and 2.2 billion from locally generated revenue.

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Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife

Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife

Tourism remains one of Kenya’s biggest foreign exchange earner and employer. Under the Kenya National Tourism Strategy, the government hopes to generate Ksh1.1 trillion ($8.5 billion) from tourism by 2027.

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Mt Kenya University trio raises Kenya’s profile as ICT talent centre after beating 220,000 students from around the world to win Huawei Award

Mt Kenya University trio raises Kenya’s profile as ICT talent centre after beating 220,000 students from around the world to win Huawei Award

Kenyan trio beats 220,000 participants to win Huawei global ICT crown as MKU signs another partnership with Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology (NJCIT) and Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyanda Information Technology

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