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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…

Police Officers Trained On Identification Of Illicit Brews

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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…

Unity in Democracy: Hazina Sacco Holds Landmark Annual Election

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Hazina Sacco today marked a significant milestone by holding its Annual General Elections for Nairobi branch officials. With participation from 78 units, a total of 133 delegates were elected, each representing 60 Sacco members, underscoring the cooperative’s commitment to inclusivity and democracy. Speaking after the successful election, the Lang’ata Sub-County Cooperative Officer Mr. Hillary Musina commended Hazina Sacco for conducting a transparent and professional process. “Hazina Sacco has set an example of integrity and professionalism that I urge other cooperatives to follow,” he remarked. Dr. Dickson Okungu, the Sacco’s CEO, expressed gratitude for the impressive turnout. “The overwhelming participation is…