Brenda Wanga
322 Articles
A chronic underfunding, silent lecture halls and Ksh.7.9B to calm lecturers’ storm
The silence in the halls of learning was replaced by a roar outside. For students, it was a dream deferred.
Kithure Kindiki: The transfiguration of soft-spoken academic to abrasive politician breathing fire
In the Mbeere North by-election, Kindiki was not sparing any decibels, taking on ‘Goliath’. Kithure Kindiki has traded his chalk for a baton.
From petals to graves: A dark Christmas for families of Homa Bay crash victims
What would have been Kemunto’s first Christmas of joy as a married woman has now turned her into an orphan.
New leadership wrangles in UoN amid recruitment standoff
The university’s administration is accused of failing to advertise the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) human resource, leaving room for outside forces to manipulate and control the hiring process.
Traffic offenders to face instant justice as gov’t heightens vigilance during festive season
NCAJ says a string of measures will be enforced, including the erection of roadblocks, the deployment of NTSA and EACC officials, and strict adherence to legally prescribed driver working hours.
Kenya ranked among ‘repressed states’ over rights violations, 97 deaths by police reported this year
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) says Kenya—now classified among repressed states—witnessed widespread rights abuses perpetrated by government security agents, with nearly 100 people falling victim to extrajudicial killings.
Over 2 million people at risk of starvation as drought worsens in Kenya
Kajiado County is one of nine counties classified as being in the alert phase of the drought cycle. Others include Wajir, Garissa, Kilifi, Kitui, Marsabit, Kwale, Isiolo, and Tana River. Thirteen counties—Samburu, Turkana, Taita Taveta, West Pokot, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Nyeri, Laikipia, Narok, B...
Family of Kitale woman who went missing six weeks ago wants independent probe
The family says the investigations by the police have stalled with no meaningful steps taken since her disappearance.The police say in the ensuing weeks, they have been unable to gather what they term as proper information on the case.
Public debt, wage bill and land injustices driving poverty in Kenya - KHRC
Two reports released by the Kenya Human Rights Commission show that the bulk of Kenya's resources are channeled towards debt repayment and the wage bill, leaving inadequate allocations to health, education, development and social protection.
Kenya confronts critical cornea shortage amid cultural resistance
Despite advances in medical procedures and a growing number of patients in need, cultural beliefs and longstanding fears around organ donation continue to impede progress.