The process of preparation for being a new parent requires more than buying baby essentials, since it involves finding appropriate tools that ease parental duties and responsibilities. Two fundamental items profoundly influence daily routines because they include both a stroller and a breastfeeding chair. A perfect stroller makes your travels easier, and a good breastfeeding chair enables better nurturing experiences with your child. The selection of these products with care will benefit your life by lowering stress while providing more chances to bond with your child. When deciding from various models and features, you need to understand the essential factors…
Author: Oki Bin Oki
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Esther Wanjiru Chege, an Assistant Accountant at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) – Kajiado, over allegations of conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public property. Wanjiru Chege, alongside three other suspects, was taken into custody on May 2, 2025, following the conclusion of investigations into irregular tender awards involving companies closely linked to her immediate family members. Wanjiru is alleged to have used her position at KeRRA to influence the award of public contracts to companies owned by her spouse and brother. Key among them is Reswan Enterprises Limited, a company…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) cemented its position as a global leader in medical innovation by successfully performing the world’s first Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (ISR) surgery on one Moses Mwendwa, a 22-year-old software engineering student. The surgery that lasted more than seven hours, led by a multdisciplinary team of surgcons, enabled Moses to feel sensation at the stump of his missing left hand for the first time since amputation. Amputation leads to an imaginary feeling and perception of the presence of an amputated part (phantom limb) which is often associated with pain, disconfort and psychological torture. TSR, an advanced surgical…
Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru, hailed the county as an investment powerhouse set to harness its rich agricultural heritage to become a premier agro-industrial hub. The governor, who was speaking on Tuesday during the launch of a massive wheat milling equipment at Joy Millers Ltd. in Kutus, said that the county has the infrastructure and resourcesrequired for investments to thrive. She noted that the county has emerged as a leading agricultural producer and her administration is not only focused on production but also on value addition. “The future lies at the intersection of agriculture and industry and we are taking deliberate…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula Tuesday called on the country’s criminal justice system to conduct an exhaustive investigation into the fatal shooting of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were. He asked that those responsible be brought to justice without delay. Speaking to the press at Lee Funeral Home, where he led a delegation of lawmakers to view the late MP’s body, Wetang’ula condemned the killing as a “cowardly act” and demanded that no stone be left unturned in the quest for accountability. “This is an unfortunate and heinous act. It must be met with the full force of the…
The Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that County Governments will take over the management of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff payroll starting July 1, 2025. In a joint statement released after a consultative meeting with the Council of Governors and officials from key health unions on Tuesday, the ministry said the transfer will include the budget for payment of stipends under the current terms during the transition period. The meeting was chaired by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, and attended by leaders from the Kenya National Union of Nurses & Midwives (KNUNM), Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), Kenya…
The Archdiocese of Nairobi confirmed that John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi, will not take part in the upcoming conclave to elect the next Pope due to health reasons. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by the Archbishop’s office on Tuesday. Cardinal Njue, who is eligible to vote in the conclave, had received an official invitation from the Apostolic Nunciature in Kenya according to the statement. However, the Apostolic Nuncio, after consulting with the Office of the Archbishop of Nairobi, informed the Holy See that the 80-year-old Cardinal would be unable to travel to Rome for…
Rihanna loves to make an entrance at the Met Gala, and she certainly did it again Monday — this time, announcing to the world that she is pregnant with her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky. News of the 37-year-old singer and beauty mogul’s new baby bump came before her arrival at the A-list fundraising gala. In a portrait put on Instagram by photographer Miles Diggs, she embraced the Black dandy theme of the gala in a fitted gray Miu Miu blouse and skirt — the baby bump clearly visible — matching knee-high boots, a fur stole and a black…
A Nairobi court issued a warrant of arrest against a senior police officer who failed to appear in court for trial where she is charged with illegal detention of a British national. Rebecca Njeri Muraya, a former Officer Commanding Eastleigh North Police Station who is jointly charged alongside Seargent Abdisalam Ahmed from the same station failed to appear in court for directions. She told the court she was sick. The court noted that Muraya was not also represented by a counsel who could inform the court about her whereabouts and the reasons behind her failure to appear in court as…
One of Francis’s popemobiles, which the late pontiff used to greet thousands of people, will be turned into a mobile health clinic to help the children of Gaza. Following a request by Pope Francis, the vehicle used during his visit to Bethlehem in 2014 is being refitted with everything needed for frontline care in a war zone, charity organisation Caritas, which is overseeing the project, said. “There’ll be rapid tests, suture kits, syringes, oxygen supplies, vaccines and a small fridge for storing medicines,” it explained in a statement. The Vatican said it was the pope’s “final wish for the children…
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has resigned and his Social Democrat party is to leave the government after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday’s vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Ciolacu told party supporters that as the coalition had failed to meet its objective and “has no credibility after the Romanian vote, I will propose that PSD…
President William Ruto has pledged to restore Migori’s sugar Company Sony to profitability as part of the government’s broader efforts to revitalise the sector. He said the government will adopt a strategy similar to the Mumias Sugar Company recovery plan to modernise Sony Sugar and enhance its efficiency. He said a new management team will be appointed, with a clear mandate to give priority to the interests of cane farmers at the core of the company’s operations. He was speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alara Nyambija Livestock Training Institute in Awendo, Migori County, which will support livestock farming.…
Sleep quality isn’t just about how long you rest—it’s about how well your body is supported throughout the night. For side sleepers, this means finding a mattress that not only cushions pressure points but also supports spinal alignment. With so many options available today, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. If you’re searching for the perfect firmness for side sleepers, it’s essential to understand how different mattress types perform for your sleeping position. In this guide, we’ll break down the best mattress types for side sleepers and help you choose the right one for a more restful, rejuvenating sleep.…
US President Donald Trump has denied that he is considering running for a third presidential term, a move which experts agree is banned under the US Constitution. “I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important,” Trump told NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker in an interview that aired on Sunday. Trump, 78, has previously said that he was “not joking” about wanting to serve a third, or even fourth, term as US president. He later said his statements were meant to troll the “fake news media”. His company, The Trump…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against the Houthis after a missile fired by the group struck the grounds of Israel’s main airport. In a video posted on social media, Netanyahu threatened strikes, saying: “We attacked in the past, we will attack in the future”. The missile, fired from Yemen by the Iran-backed group, landed near the main terminal of Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning, Israeli authorities said. Four people were injured by the blast, with another two injured on their way to a shelter,Israeli media reported, citing emergency services. None were seriously hurt. Houthi military spokesperson…