Jacinta Mutura

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Journalist at The Standard (Kenya)

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Articles

Betting sector takes action to curb addiction with new rules

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

In response to the growing public concern over gambling addiction and its devastating impact on individuals, particularly young people, the betting industry in Kenya has announced new measures to promote responsible gambling. The Association of Gaming Operators, which represents betting firms, acknowledged the serious challenges faced by their customers, including addiction, mental health issues, and ethical concerns.
Moment Pope Francis kicked former President Uhuru out of his own office

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta signs condolences book as Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (centre) and other leaders look on during the requiem mass in honour of Pope Francis at Holy Family Minor Basilica, Nairobi. April 25th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]On Friday, Catholic faithfuls held a requiem mass for Pope Francis at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi.
Body of girl burned after refusing to marry man, 55, to be exhumed

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

The body of a minor allegedly killed in Wajir County for refusing to be married off to a 55-year-old man will be exhumed on Tuesday. The 17-year-old Gaala Aden Abdi’s body will be disinterred after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) secured a court order to allow a postmortem examination as part of a murder investigation.
Government moves to silence Standard Group in licence row

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

There is a blatant attempt by the government to gag the Standard Group by revoking all broadcasting licences that were legally issued to the company. In a letter dated April 9, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), through Director General David Mugonyi, announced the revocation of the licences, citing non-remittance of licence fees and the Universal Service Fund (USF) levy.
'Sex for grades': Tales of university students forced into abusive transactional relationships

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

Sexual relationships with lecturers, student poverty, and weak policies are to blame for a surge in Gender Based Violence and femicide across Kenyan universities. In submissions to the Technical Working Group on GBV and Femicide, university students and representatives from the Ministry of Education said female students are reportedly coerced into sexual relationships by lecturers or senior students, while others remain in abusive relationships for financial support.
Ridiculous Ruto: King of absurd promises amid stinging flattery on social media

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

President William Ruto never seems to run out of promises; big, bold, and some bordering on the absurd. He has not only mastered the art of roadside declarations, but also his boundless creativity when it comes to promises, grand and theatrical and even detached from reality. This time, he has outdone himself with a striking pledge. President Ruto pledged a machine that churns out one million chapatis daily.
The king of absurd promises: Ruto's most outrageous pledges

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

If there is one thing President William Ruto never runs out of, it’s promises—big, bold, and often bordering on the absurd. He has not only mastered the art of roadside declarations but has also displayed boundless creativity when it comes to making grand, theatrical promises that are often detached from reality. This time, the president has outdone himself with a pledge so striking it sounds almost fictional. President Ruto has promised a machine that produces one million chapatis daily.
King of absurd promises amid stinging flattery on social media

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

President William Ruto never seems to run out of promises; big, bold, and some bordering on the absurd. He has not only mastered the art of roadside declarations, but also his boundless creativity when it comes to promises, grand and theatrical and even detached from reality. This time, he has outdone himself with a striking pledge. President Ruto pledged a machine that churns out one million chapatis daily.
The king of absurd promises: Ruto's most outrageous pledges

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

If there is one thing President William Ruto never runs out of, it’s promises—big, bold, and often bordering on the absurd. He has not only mastered the art of roadside declarations but has also displayed boundless creativity when it comes to making grand, theatrical promises that are often detached from reality. This time, the president has outdone himself with a pledge so striking it sounds almost fictional. President Ruto has promised a machine that produces one million chapatis daily.
Nancy Gathungu: The Iron Lady of Kenya's public funds oversight

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Jacinta Mutura

In the world of fiscal oversight, where truth is elusive, the Auditor General Nancy Gathungu emerges as the beacon of integrity, unmasking hidden ills with unmatched vigor. Gathungu is a force to be reckoned with, a symbol of unrelenting commitment to public accountability. Whether adored or despised, her voice echoes across corridors of power, stirring both admiration and unease in equal measure.