Kamau Maichuhie

5 days ago | nation.africa | Kamau Maichuhie

The tantalising aroma of pilau rice wafts through the air as a long queue of eager faces forms. Young men and women, their clothes weathered by street life, stand patiently waiting for what might be their only proper meal of the day. Laughter occasionally breaks through the murmur of conversation, a moment of joy in lives often defined by hardship. This isn't just another feeding program.

6 days ago | nation.africa | Kamau Maichuhie

What you need to know:The Judiciary leads in gender equity, with women holding top leadership and judicial decision-making positions. Despite Judiciary progress, gender parity lags behind in other government sectors, with many counties flouting the law. The gavel strikes, and history is made. As Martha Koome took her oath of office in 2021, she shattered a centuries-old barrier, becoming Kenya's first female Chief Justice after a rigorous recruitment exercise following David Maraga's retirement.

1 week ago | nation.africa | Kamau Maichuhie

What you need to know:The government's Sh500 million cut to the Ngaaf has sparked outrage among woman reps, who plan to protest at the Treasury.  The budget reduction from Sh3.2 billion to Sh2.7 billion, contradicts President Ruto's 2023 promise to increase the fund by Sh1 billion. Jane Njeri's face still lights up when she recalls that hopeful January day in 2023.

1 week ago | nation.africa | Kamau Maichuhie

A new study has lifted the lid on the unpreparedness of health facilities to deal with post abortion care in the country. The study titled “Incidence of Induced Abortions and the Severity of Abortion-related Complications in Kenya released on Friday,shows only 18 percent of Level Two and Three facilities offer post-abortion care in the country, thus putting thousands of women at risk.

1 week ago | nation.africa | Kamau Maichuhie

What you need to know:The government urges prevention-focused healthcare amid poor HPV vaccine uptake and rising cervical cancer deaths. Opposition from Catholic doctors and misinformation hinder jab rollout, despite high cervical cancer rates. The Kenyan government's ambitious project to protect young girls against cervical cancer has encountered significant challenges, with recent data painting a concerning picture of vaccination rates across the country.