Kings never die, they rest. On October 15, 2025, Kenya’s father of democracy, the second prime minister, Raila Amolo Odinga, breathed his last after a cardiac arrest during a morning run in India. He was pronounced dead by Dr. Sister Alphons, a cardiologist at Devamatha Hospital, after several attempts of CPR failed. His death was […]
Maternal death is not only a struggle in Kenya, but a challenge of greater concern threatening the health sector in third-world countries, often attributed to the slow adoption of medical technologies and cultural restrictions. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics of 2023, global Maternal Deaths are approximately 197 deaths in every 100,000 births,
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the county’s poverty level in 2022 was 39.8%. Additionally, the Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) report of 2024 indicated a drop to 36.3%. Youths in Khalwenge Village, almost at the border of Kenya and Uganda, are not only grappling with high poverty
When Jacub Jahl arrived in Tanzania from the Czech Republic, he introduced himself as a passionate humanitarian determined to uplift vulnerable communities in the remote villages of Moshi. Promising to bring hope and opportunity, Jahl quickly gained the trust of local residents. But behind the facade of compassion was a far more sinister truth: he
West Pokot County, a vast semi-arid region in Kenya’s Rift Valley, continues to grapple with food insecurity and recurrent cattle rustling, which have significantly hindered school enrolment and attendance. According to the County Department of Children Services, approximately 40,000 children were out of school by 2023 due to hunger. In response to this crisis, Lishe
Female filmmakers are changing the narrative in Kenya’s film production. One remarkable example is Fatherhood, a film created entirely by an all female crew. Shot in Kenya, the story explores a rare father and daughter relationship in an African setting, told through the voices and vision of women from across the world. Wanjiku Wahome, the
As mental health continues to be a pressing global concern, Kenya is ramping up efforts to address the growing crisis. According to September 2024 mental health evaluation revelation, Kenya’s Ministry of Health’s Director General, Dr. Patrick Amoth, explained that 10.3% of Kenyans suffer from depression, while 42% seek mental health support through primary care. Amoth
In Kenya, 579 women were reportedly killed in 2024. This is the highest number in the country’s femicide cases historically, a report by the Technical Working Group to Combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has established. The multi-sectoral team, led by former Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Nancy Baraza, was established on January 10, 2025, by President William
