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2 months ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita |Mathews Ndanyi
In SummaryThe riders unanimously chose sonko as their patron in a key meeting held at the former governor’s Mua residence in Machakos. In his remarks, Sonko expressed commitment to helping Bodaboda and Tuk-Tuk operators in Kenya. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been chosen by leaders of various saccos and associations of over 2.5 million bodaboda and tuk-tuk riders as their patron.
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2 months ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita |Mathews Ndanyi
In SummaryKimani said that in many healthcare settings, especially in rural and underserved areas, they act as primary healthcare providers, just like medical officers (MBChB/MD). He said their medical responsibilities often overlap with those of medical doctors, yet they do not always receive the same recognition.
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2 months ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita |Mathews Ndanyi
In SummaryKimani said that in many healthcare settings, especially in rural and underserved areas, they act as primary healthcare providers, just like medical officers (MBChB/MD). He said their medical responsibilities often overlap with those of medical doctors, yet they do not always receive the same recognition. Bachelor of Clinical Medicine
Graduates Association now wants Clinical Medicine degree graduates to be
allowed to use the title ‘Doctor’ as a courtesy title.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita |Mathews Ndanyi
Top officials of the Nairobi county government led by
Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday embarked on a visit to various primary
schools in Nairobi where they spread love in honour of Valentine’s Day.
The team visited schools that have benefited from a life-changing
Dishi na County program during which they shared meals with locals.
Governor Sakaja visited Aga Khan Primary School, his alma
mater.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita |Mathews Ndanyi
In SummaryThe caucus abduction constitutes a violation of human rights and should therefore be stopped immediately. At the same time, YLJ called on leaders to respect Judiciary independence and protect it from unnecessary attacks. A caucus of young legal professionals dedicated to constitutionality, respect
for human rights, and the rule of law have asked the government to move with
speed and address the rising cases of alleged abductions and arbitrary arrests in
the country.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita |Mathews Ndanyi
In SummaryGovernor Sakaja acknowledged the challenges young learners face and stressed the need for immediate action. The launch of the ECD programme was a partnership between the Nairobi City County Government and Aga Khan UniversityNairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has expressed
commitment to improving early childhood development (ECD), in the wake of
concerning statistics on school readiness, nutrition, and emotional well-being
among children.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita
A section of residents of Elburgon in Nakuru County on Sunday, January 19 staged a protest against the the killing of youth leader and outspoken government critic Richard Raymond Otieno by unknown people.
Otieno, also known as "Molo President", was found dead in Molo after he was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants with an axe.
He was killed and his body was discovered outside the gate to his rented apartment.
He had received death threats from unknown people in the past days.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita
TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect. A message appearing on the app for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". "We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office," it read.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita
Donald Trump has said he will "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a ban that is due to take effect on Sunday, on the eve of his swearing-in as the 47th US president. Trump told NBC News an announcement on the matter would probably come on Monday once he takes office. It comes after the social media platform warned it would "go dark" on Sunday unless the outgoing Biden administration gave assurances the ban will not be enforced.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
the-star.co.ke | Bosco Marita
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has laid out his plan to
transform the city’s Central Business District (CBD) with the latest being a looming directive requiring landlords to repaint their buildings. Sakaja said the new measures aim at upgrading infrastructure and enhancing
the city’s aesthetics. “As part of our commitment to clean and upgrade the city,
landlords within the CBD will be required to repaint their buildings and
install security lighting.
