Mary Muoki
109 Articles
Health ministry says no ARV shortage, to stock BCG vaccines by end month
This lies against a backdrop of a nationwide shortage of the vaccines.
Critical healthcare services halted as nurses protest poor working conditions
The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) and the National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) have issued a one-week ultimatum to the government to address their grievances. If their demands are not addressed, the unions have warned of a nationwide strike starting on January 19...
‘Dancing on coffins’: Archbishop Muheria lashes out at leaders for politicising burials
Muheria slammed the ruling elite for lacking fundamental respect for something as sacred as a burial ceremony and asked the leaders to look deep within themselves for decency.
Intern doctors stage demonstrations outside Afya House
The intern medics, who marched from their internship centre at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to the Ministry of Health, accused the government of skewed priorities and plunging healthcare into a crisis.
Gov’t allays fears over Grade 9 transition, sets aside Ksh.11B for construction of classrooms
With less than a month to go to the reopening of schools, concerns are rife that many schools are ill prepared to accommodate Grade 9 learners in January who will be the pioneer learners of the CBC curriculum.
Confusion over Gov’t decision to close boarding sections in 348 schools
Trecer Preparatory School in Kisii is among institutions affected, with the directors accusing the ministry of causing unnecessary panic among parents and learners. The Ministry of Education, however, maintains that all the affected schools were sufficiently engaged beforehand....
Former Standard Group employees demand payment of salary arrears
The dejected former Standard Group employees gathered outside the company's premises along Mombasa Road on Thursday, in an attempt to force their ex-employer's hand.They accused the media house of using underhanded tactics to turn them against each other.
Senator Mungatana heeds church concerns, withdraws Bill to regulate religious groups
The bill had sparked widespread condemnation from churches under the umbrella of Pentecostal Voices of Kenya, with clergy warning that, if passed into law, it would infringe on their right to worship.
Safaricom Sambaza Furaha caravan extends Christmas cheer to Tharaka Nithi
The populous Gakoromone open market in Meru County was the first stop for the caravan as it made its way through the scenic Meru slopes, making a stop in Mitunguu, where more customers were rewarded.
Safaricom Sambaza Furaha lands in Meru with amazing Christmas giveaways
The caravan snaked its way around Meru town starting at Makutano Junction and winding up activities in Mikinduri.Safaricom customers and Royal Media Services fans who turned up in large numbers to join the celebrations marking Safaricom's 24th anniversary were treated to electrifying perfo...