MP in western Kenya to offer counselling to law enforcers as depression, suicide and homicide incidence in police service hits crisis levels
Between 2021 and 2024, the National Police Service Psychological Counselling Police unit statistics show, over 64,464 cases of counselling and psychological support have been handled. The statistics are broken down as 33,412 cases in 2021-22, and 31,052 in 2023-24, hence the need for counselling services beyond what the government offers.
Kenyan children at high risk of online sexual exploitation, says Dutch civil society as it launches campaign against the menace
Recent research conducted with children and parents and caregivers by Terre des Hommes Netherlands revealed that socio-economic challenges, low digital literacy, and authoritative parenting impairs caregivers’ ability to protect their children from risks of online sexual exploitation.
Agricultural experts in vouch for improved seed varieties to raise millet yields in western Kenya
Millet farmers led by Marygoret Omodia expressed joy how their yields have improved after using the improved variety and using the correct ways of planting.
Becoming a Maasai warrior: How modernity is reshaping cultural resilience training for world-famous Kenyan, Tanzanian nomadic tribe
Traditionally, transitioning from child to warrior as a Maasai involved taking part in a one-year warrior camp. Maasai youths would be secluded and learn survival skills, bushcraft – and, if the opportunity arises, how to kill a lion. All that has changed. Although “Enkipaata” – the official rite of passage that includes warrior training – s has been declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, it has been modernised.
Nairobi-based ILRI joins world programme to reduce methane emissions from livestock
Director of the Future of Food at the Bezos Earth Fund, Dr Andy Jarvis, said that reducing methane from cattle is one of the most elegant solutions we have to slow climate change.
Why rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa
Globally, more than 350 million people live with rare diseases, most of them caused by a misstep hidden within their genes. Some conditions can be caught early and treated – but in parts of Africa where population data and resources are scarce, many people go undiagnosed.
Liverpool are champions of England for the 20th time, bringing them level with Man United
Forget the failings of the chasing pack, Slot’s side have simply set standards that no one else has been able to get close to replicating over the past nine months. Liverpool have been top of the Premier League since November, with a 26-game unbeaten league run blowing their opponents away. With just two defeats in 34 games, it had long since been a case of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ they would be champions again.
Pope Francis death rekindles memories of mediaeval pope Benedict IX, who was a thief, overthrew three other popes
Benedict IX took office in 1032, while practically a teenager. “At that time, the papacy was the legal centre of the Western world,” Weiss recalls on camera.
Trump marks 100 days of chaos in office during which he rode roughshod on trading partners, White House warns more coming
Trump has enacted sweeping changes on a wide range of US domestic and foreign policy priorities since taking office on January 20. He has upended the world economic order with tariffs, slashed the federal government with job cuts and done away with diversity programs in the public and private sector.
Barcelona dig deep into energy reserves to see off determined Real Madrid to clinch record-extending 32nd Copa Del Rey title
The loss to its fierce rival was another blow to Madrid after it was knocked out of the Champions League quarterfinals by Arsenal. This could have been its last title decider with Carlo Ancelotti in charge. The Italian coach said he will decide his future this summer amid speculation he is bound to take over Brazil.
