Annah Wekesa

Nairobi

News Correspondent at The Kenya Times

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Qualifications, Application

3 weeks ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S, consists of Harvard College (its undergraduate program), 12 graduate and professional schools, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Students interested in pursuing studies beyond a bachelor’s degree may consider one of Harvard’s 12 graduate schools. There is no set formula for gaining admission to Harvard University.
Lower Tana River Evacuation Order as Kiambere Dam Overflows

3 weeks ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

The Ministry of Interior has issued an urgent call for residents to evacuate areas downstream of the Kiambere Dam following weeks of heavy and prolonged rainfall over the Mt. Kenya and Aberdare catchment areas. Interior PS Raymond Omollo, in a statement issued on Friday, May 16, said the intense downpours have led to a sharp increase in inflows into the Seven Forks hydropower cascade.
Ndu Okoh Cries Over Loss of Child Due to Doctor’s Negligence

3 weeks ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Spice FM presenter Ndu Okoh could not hold back her tears as she recounted the painful experience of losing her unborn son due to alleged doctor’s negligence. Okoh said that was probably the most difficult thing she will ever have to do on the show—talking about her experience. According to Ndu Okoh, on September 1, 2025, her son would have turned 17. “I was pregnant with this baby, and I, of course, had no idea what I was doing. I had a doctor who, at some point, I knew something was wrong.
Peter Salasya Attacked by Gunmen

3 weeks ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has been reportedly attacked by gunmen. While taking to his official social media account, Salasya said the men were masked and armed with AK47. “We have been attacked by men with ak47,” he said. Salasya was addressing residents of Isiolo Town during his 2027 presidential familiarization tour.
Matiang'i Clarifies Remarks in NTV’s ‘Murder Tapes’ Exposé

3 weeks ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and 2027 presidential aspirant, Dr Fred Matiang’i, has broken his silence following NTV’s chilling exposé titled “Murder Tapes: The Butchers of Nakuru”, which implicates police officers in the extrajudicial execution of four young men. According to the documentary, four young men were handcuffed, shot in the head and chest. The police allegedly lied the next morning that they were armed.
Migori County Advertises 213 Vacant Positions

3 weeks ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Migori County Public Service Board has announced 213 job vacancies across its different departments. The advertised positions span healthcare, agriculture, engineering, education, ICT, governance, water, environment, trade, and more departments. According to the county public service board, the terms of engagement for all posts are either permanent or contract-based, depending on departmental needs and budgetary allocations.
Where to Find it and How to Request for Your Favorite Music

3 weeks ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Spotify Premium subscribers in over 60 markets can now make voice requests directly to the platform’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered DJ feature. The DJ is a personalised AI guide that knows you and your music taste so well that it can choose what to play for you. First rolling out in beta, this feature will deliver a curated lineup of music alongside commentary around the tracks and artists we think you’ll like in a stunningly realistic voice.
Married Women in Kenya Lead in Reported Cases

1 month ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Married women in Kenya account for the highest number of induced abortion cases, according to an African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) report. The study done in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Guttmacher Institute revealed that induced abortions remain a common experience for Kenyan women, with an estimated 792,694 abortions in 2023. This translates to 57 per 1,000 women of reproductive age (15–49 years).
Mudavadi Wonders How No Single Gen Z Was Jailed After Anti-Ruto Protests

1 month ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has questioned why no single Gen Z protester was jailed during the anti-finance and anti-government demonstrations in June and July last year. Speaking during a visit to the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Mudavadi drew comparisons with protestors in the United Kingdom, some of whom he said were jailed. “I’m not saying that people who have done the wrong things should get away scot free.
Matiang’i Says He Is Ready to Work with Like-Minded Leaders

1 month ago | thekenyatimes.com | Annah Wekesa

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has urged Kenyans not to lose hope in the country despite the current challenges. Speaking during his homecoming tour at Gusii Stadium in Kisii, Matiang’i acknowledged that Kenya is facing serious challenges, but maintained that this should not cause Kenyans to turn against each other. “I know that when a country faces challenges — as we do now — we must be honest about it.