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19 Mar

New app champions women, addresses pay gap in creative sector

Radio Huru0 CommentsTechnologyaddresses pay gap in creative sector, New app champions women

HerFolio addresses the gap between female and male creatives getting noticed and hired. Last week, Nairobi was abuzz with creativity as Nairobi Design Week showcased African design talent. Running from March 9th to 16th, marking its 10th anniversary under the theme “We Are the Ancestors,” this year’s edition reflects on the legacy of creative arts shaped by the past and the art being built today as well as its impact on future generations. Held primarily at The Waterfront Karen, the festival showcased a diverse lineup of exhibitions, workshops, and discussions. One of the event’s highlights was around the launch of…

19 Mar

Kenya, Netherlands to hold first political consultations in Nairobi

Radio Huru0 CommentsNews, WorldKenya, Netherlands to hold first political consultations in Nairobi

Kenya and the Netherlands are set to hold the 1st Political Consultations Wednesday at Serena Hotel in Nairobi. The discussions are aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties as high-level delegations from both nations The Foreign & Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will lead the Kenya delegation in the discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and the Dutch delegation. Further outcomes of the consultations are expected to be announced following the high-level meeting. On Tuesday a discussion focusing on expanding strategic partnerships in horticulture, agriculture, and water management sectors was held at the Netherlands Hub event between CS…

12 Mar

Back to class: Teen mothers in Kibra get second chance at education

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Teenage mothers in Kibra are defying the odds and returning to school with the help of education sponsorship programs. “When I told my mother I was hungry, she told me to go to the man who got me pregnant.” These are the painful words of Lucy Bahati, a 19-year-old mother from Kibra, Nairobi, who got pregnant while in form one. Her story echoes the struggles of many teenage mothers forced to abandon their education, only to face stigma and rejection from their families and society. Kibra, being one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, presents numerous challenges for young girls including…

12 Mar

Kenya and Hungary sign key MOUs on education, agriculture

Radio Huru0 CommentsAfricaAgriculture, Kenya and Hungary sign key MOUs on education

Kenya and Hungary have signed two major Memoranda of Understanding in the education and agricultural sectors, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. Mudavadi said the two MoUs will promote bilateral partnerships in the fields of education and agriculture and further open up new avenues for collaboration in these areas and many others. He said Kenya and Hungary are further cementing their bilateral relations that date back to more than 60 years owing to the enormous potential and arising opportunities. Speaking during the signing of the agreements with H.E. Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in Budapest,…

12 Mar

Somali forces end deadly 24-hour hotel siege

bbc news0 CommentsAfricaSomali forces end deadly 24-hour hotel siege

Somali security forces have ended a deadly 24-hour siege by Islamist fighters who stormed a popular hotel in the central city of Beledweyne, authorities said. The attack by al-Shabab began with a car bomb exploding, followed by gunmen entering the hotel, leading to intense clashes with security forces. “The attackers have been neutralised. Some detonated themselves while others were killed by police forces,” Omar Osman Calasow, the mayor of Beledweyne district, told the BBC. The mayor said seven people had been killed in the attack but witnesses said the death toll could be higher. The raid at the Qahira Hotel…

12 Mar

Health CS: Kenya must strengthen healthcare self-sufficiency to sustain HIV response

Radio Huru0 CommentsHealth, NewsHealth CS: Kenya must strengthen healthcare self-sufficiency to sustain HIV response

The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr. Debra Mulongo Barasa has urged Members of Parliament to increase budgetary allocations to the health sector, particularly for HIV programs. Speaking during a High-Level Consultative Meeting with the Council of Governors, the National Assembly, the Senate, and partners on Wednesday, the CS said without sustained domestic investment, the significant progress made in the fight against HIV is at risk. She stressed the importance of prioritizing funding for essential commodities, human resources, and healthcare infrastructure. “The time to act is now. Without sustained domestic investment, the progress we have made in the HIV response…

12 Mar

BuuPass, Team SWAT partner to digitize bus travel in Western Kenya

Radio Huru0 CommentsBusiness, CountiesAlice chege, BuuPass, Eric orenge, mark onsase, Team SWAT partner to digitize bus travel in Western Kenya, team swat shuttles

Bus travel across Western Kenya is set to become more efficient following the integration of Team SWAT Logistics and Management Ltd into BuuPass’s digital ticketing system. Team SWAT, a key bus operator connecting Nyanza, South Rift Valley, Western Kenya and Nairobi, has adopted an online booking system that allows passengers to reserve seats and make payments through the BuuPass platform. The move eliminates the need for physical ticket purchases and manual booking processes. The new Bus Management System is expected to improve efficiency by reducing cash leakages and enhancing booking accuracy. Passengers can now access real-time seat availability and…

06 Dec

Governor Barasa Announces Changes To His Executive

KNA0 CommentsNewsGovernor Barasa Announces Changes To His Executive

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa on Thursday announced changes to his cabinet as part of measures to improve service delivery and achieve his six-point transformational agenda. Speaking at the County Headquarters, Governor Barasa said the deputy Governor Ayub Savula will also serve in an acting capacity as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade, Industrialization and Tourism. In the office of the governor, Dr. Lawrence Omuhaka has been retained as the County Secretary and Head of Public Service. Dr. Omuhaka will also serve in an acting capacity as the CECM for Finance, Economic Planning and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)…

06 Dec

Police Officers Trained On Identification Of Illicit Brews

KNA0 CommentsCounties, UncategorizedPolice Officers Trained On Identification Of Illicit Brews

National Police Service officers from Nyeri and Nyandarua counties have received training from liquor manufacturer East Africa Breweries Limited, on how to distinguish genuine alcohol from illicit brew. The one-day training, which was held at the FK resort in Nyeri, brought together close to 80 Officers Commanding Station, Officers in Charge of Crime and Officers Commanding Police Divisions from the two counties. Speaking on the sidelines of the training, Central Region Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, commended the liquor manufacturer for supporting the government’s efforts in tackling the illicit brew menace. He also said that, the training had come at a…

06 Dec

Pioneer Doctors From Masinde Muliro University Set To Graduate

KNA0 CommentsNewsPioneer Doctors From Masinde Muliro University Set To Graduate

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) will graduate its first batch of 12 trained medical doctors during the 21st graduation ceremony on December 11th 2024. The University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Solom Shibairo, said during a Media Breakfast that the doctors have successfully completed their six years of study uninterrupted and added that they are equipped with the required skills to serve Kenyans. He said that, being the first time to train doctors, the university has had to overcome challenges of infrastructure and occasionally address lack of equipment, other resources and trainers. “Training doctors is not an easy thing, but…