Elizabeth Angira

Nairobi

Multimedia Journalist at Freelance

A Multiple Award Winning Multimedia Journalist 🏆🏆 African Journalist Gender Equality /Media Council AJEA / African Women In Media / TRF/Reuters Fellow

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Needle, Thread, Nation: Stitching Together a Regional Fashion Powerhouse

1 week ago | awimnews.com | Elizabeth Angira

“I do not just make clothes, I create East African stories. Every fabric I use has crossed a border, carrying culture, craft, and connection,” she remarks as she receives a shipment of earthy Ugandan bark cloth just hours after the arrival of a consignment of vibrant Tanzanian khanga fabrics. Mary Wamboi, a designer with the Nairobi workshop of Fashion, exemplifies the burgeoning cross-border collaboration among players in the East African textile and fashion industry.
Left to leak, heal: A mother’s battle with obstetric fistula

1 week ago | peopledaily.digital | Elizabeth Angira

For five years, Lilian Moraa, 35, endured the pain of isolation, shame, and an unseen wound. A difficult childbirth in 2019 left her with a severe medical condition known as obstetric fistula, causing uncontrollable leakage of urine. On top of her physical suffering, she faced the heartbreak of being abandoned by the man she once called her husband.
The dark side of life as an intersex in Kenya

2 months ago | peopledaily.digital | Elizabeth Angira

John (who sought anonymity for fear of backlash from society, had a troubled childhood. He spent much of his childhood literally hiding from questions whose answers he lacked, and judgment from his peers, relatives, neighbors, the community and most painfully, from himself. “Growing up, I always felt different, but I never had the words to describe why,” says John, the Kisii County resident who is now 35-years-old.
Calls to Shut Down Kisii Hospital Over Maternal Death

2 months ago | thesunweekly.co.ke | Elizabeth Angira

By Elizabeth Angira KISII, Kenya, Monday, April 14, 2025 – As dawn broke over Kisii County, the cries of newborn babies echoed through the walls of Magena Dispensary. However, for 62-year-old Bosibori Ratemo, the only sound that haunts her from that day is the deafening silence that followed her daughter’s final breath. “I watched my daughter die as doctors told me to step aside. They said they were attending to her,” Moraa says, tears streaming down her cheeks.
Shoddy Workmanship Blamed for Kisii Tragedy That Killed Five

2 months ago | thesunweekly.co.ke | Elizabeth Angira

By Elizabeth AngiraKISII, Kenya, Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Leaders in Kisii County are demanding swift investigations and action following the collapse of a five-storey building in Iterio, Suneka, which claimed five lives and left four others injured. The building, which was under construction, came crashing down on Sunday, trapping construction workers and nearby residents.
Raila's Aide & Bodyguard Dies

2 months ago | shorturl.at | Marvin Chege |Elizabeth Angira

News Oduor passed away on Wednesday, April 2, at the Nairobi West Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's long-serving aide and bodyguard, George Oduor, is dead. Oduor passed away on Wednesday, April 2, at the Nairobi West Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, elected on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party ticket, is among the leaders who have paid tribute to Oduor.
Four Robbery Suspects Killed in Gun Battle With Police in Kisii

Mar 7, 2025 | thesunweekly.co.ke | Elizabeth Angira

By Elizabeth Angira Four robbery suspects have been killed in a shootout with police at Marani Sub-county in Kisii County, while two managed to escape, and are believed to be wounded. Charles Kases, the County Police Commander of Kisii, has confirmed. He said investigations are underway to track down the escapees and recover the firearm used in the attack. Kases said that police officers received a distress call about a robbery at a bakery in Marani Township.
"Unveiling the Shadows: Confronting Epilepsy Stigma in Kisii"

Feb 12, 2025 | thesunweekly.co.ke | Elizabeth Angira

According to World Health Organisation (WHO) globally, an estimated 5 million people are diagnosed with epilepsy each year. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. It is estimated that up to 70 per cent of people living with epilepsy could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated.
NCA, Kisii Woman Rep’ Empower Construction Workers

Feb 9, 2025 | thesunweekly.co.ke | Elizabeth Angira

Through a series of intensive training programs, site supervisors and construction workers have gained vital skills in improving the quality of their workParticipants were also sensitized on sustainable building practices, aligning their work with global environmental conservation efforts.
Four Sentenced to 40 Years Imprisonment for Lynching Grannies

Jan 23, 2025 | thesunweekly.co.ke | Elizabeth Angira

By Elizabeth AngiraKISII, Kenya, January 23, 2025 – Three individuals have been sentenced to 40 years in prison for lynching four elderly women in Nyagonyi village, Marani Sub-county, Kisii County, over claims of witchcraft. A fourth accused, who was a minor at the time of the crime, received two 15-year sentences. Amos Nyakundi, Chrispine Ogeto, Brian Nyakundi, and Evans Ogeto were found guilty of the murders, which occurred in October 2021.