Author: Yvonne Mutunga

.World record holder Kelvin Kiptum passed away after sustaining head injuries .Upon doing the postmortem, the findings are that the late Kelvin had severe head injuries. There were severe skull fractures which were mainly at the base of the spine. The spinal cord had intruded into the cranial cavity because of the fractures .The postmortem results also showed that the athlete suffered contritions in his lungs Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor on Wednesday revealed that world record holder Kelvin Kiptum passed away after sustaining head injuries. Speaking to the media following the completion of an autopsy on the athlete’s remains, the…

.In February 2023,Beatrice was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow .Ms. Afande depends on well-wishers for food, drugs, rent, and even transport for routine hospital visits .The first test revealed she had a low count of all her blood components. The doctor was worried about the results and asked her to wait for a week before she took another test. But there was no improvement when she took the second test For the past two years, Beatrice Afande, who lives in the sprawling Ponda Mali estate in Nakuru Town,…

.The standard library is set to benefit 325 students at the day secondary school in Kericho County .The infrastructure projects was part of the Trust’s commitment to foster quality education by providing a conducive learning environment thereby creating a brighter future for the underserved communities .The Trust has so far invested over KSh36 million in the construction of 14 libraries in Kericho and Bomet counties with over 4,000 students as beneficiaries Finlays Community Trust, an independent charity organization that empowers communities and nurtures sustainable growth in Kericho and Bomet counties, has come to the aid of students at Sitian secondary…

.Ksh100 million has already been used to carry out crucial repairs at the residence .According to the Controller of Budget Report Margaret Nyakang’o the government will spend nearly Ksh600 million for the upgrade .The CoB revealed that the construction work began in July last year and repair is till on process Kenyan government to spend nearly Ksh600 million  to upgrade and refurbish the official residence of the Deputy President after the current occupant revealed that the  Mansion was in a state of disrepair. According to the Controller of Budget Report Margaret Nyakang’o the government will spend nearly Ksh600 million for…

.Igembe South Member of Parliament John Paul Mwirigi was on Tuesday involved in an accident in Chuka, Meru County .Luckily, the occupants of the vehicle were not injured, including the MP .Police officers arrived at the scene minutes later and could be seen combing the scene to establish what had caused the accident Igembe South Member of Parliament John Paul Mwirigi was on Tuesday involved in an accident in Chuka, Meru County. The accident that occurred in the Kirubia area happened after the car ferrying the legislator veered off the road and rolled onto one of its sides. Luckily, the…

.Mombasa Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku directed Mackenzie, his wife Rhoda Maweu and others charged with 238 counts of manslaughter, escorted to hospital for an immediate doctors’ examination .The prosecution indicated that there was need for urgent intervention measures to rescue the accused persons, who are on hunger strike for several days .The prosecution also argued its application to oppose the release of Mackenzie and his co-suspects in the Shakahola massacre on bond A Mombasa court has today ordered for Shakahola key suspect Paul Mackenzie and 94 others taken to hospital immediately after staging a fresh hunger strike. Chief Magistrate Alex…

.Oduor revealed his desire to venture into the medical field was inspired by the challenges he witnessed people going through in his neighborhood .His father wanted him to become a teacher .He added that he never considered specializing in postmortem due to fear and stigma Government Chief Pathologist Johansen Oduor has opened up about his experience in the most-feared career. Oduor revealed his desire to venture into the medical field was inspired by the challenges he witnessed people going through in his neighborhood. As such, he chose the career to help his community, even though his father wanted him to…

.The government through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has on Monday, February 19, launched a digital training programme for youth dubbed “Finya Computer Upate Dollar Campaign .A Free training program expected to equip Kenyans with three skills namely: Data Entry, Digital Marketing, and Virtual Assistance for the basic modules .This is in line with the President’s push for digitalisation and promotion of remote working, where it was announced that digital working hubs will be opened in each ward across the country The government through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has on Monday, February 19, launched a digital…

.A Man has stabbed his estranged wife to death in Mirimaini area .The suspect, who was bleeding from self-inflicted slits, was arrested by police officers and taken to hospital .Despite her attempts to seek refuge in her friend’s house, the victim was overpowered and had part of her throat slashed A man has stabbed his estranged wife to death in Mirimaini area of Juja, Kiambu County yesterday before attempting to take his own life. The suspect, who was bleeding from self-inflicted slits, was arrested by police officers and taken to hospital. In a recount from the eyewitness, the suspect approached…

.Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kajiado County is still rampant .The prevalence of FGM in Kajiado County is at 63 per cent, with emerging trends such as medicalisation and cross-border practice of the vice contributing to the high numbers .Roselyn Oganyo, Kajiado Chief Magistrate, revealed that there are currently zero active FGM cases at the Kajiado courts despite the case being rampant Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kajiado County is still rampant, despite the practice being outlawed in Kenya in 2011. According to the Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, the prevalence of FGM in Kajiado County is at 63…