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Stephen Astariko

Kenya

Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

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  • 1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

    Hafid Maalim, the chairperson of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Northeastern Kenya/STEPHEN ASTARIKOHafid Maalim, the chairperson of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Northeastern Kenya, has urged leaders in the region to exercise restraint in their public remarks. He noted that their words and actions have a strong influence on the people they lead. His remarks follow a public dispute between Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and Dela/Anole MCA Yussuf Hassan.

  • 1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

    In SummaryOn Saturday, at a press briefing, the MCA who was released by his abductors on March 9, claimed that his abduction was orchestrated and executed by the governor of Wajir. “I will not rest until Yussuf provides proof of the allegations he made, or pays for what he said in a court of law,” Abdullahi said. Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi speaking to the press at a hotel. He was accompanied by a host of leaders from the County.

  • 2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

    Osman Yahye, from Woman kind awho is leading the Deris wanag project./HANDOUTA programme dubbed ‘Deris wanag’- meaning (good neighbourliness) in the Somali dialect is proving to be a game changer as far as security is concerned in the border town of Holugho.

  • 2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

    The campaign, which will run from April 12 to 16, will see children under five across all seven subcounties, including refugee camps. In SummaryPolio being a highly infectious disease, can cause paralysis and even death. While it has no cure, vaccination is the most effective way to manage it.

  • 2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

    GARISSA High Court judge John Onyiego has expressed concern over the increasing cases of defilement in North Eastern. He said courts in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera have recently been hearing a high number of defilement cases. Justice Onyiego said many convicted youths were serving long sentences in jail after being found guilty of engaging in the vice.

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STEPHEN ASTARIKO
STEPHEN ASTARIKO @astarikostephen
1 Feb 21

The only reason why VAR was introduced was to mess up with football

Andy Robertson
Andy Robertson @andrewrobertso5

Wonder when the people playing the game will have a say! Very frustrating day but credit to Brighton, really tough opponent! https://t.co/FxluTuThyC

STEPHEN ASTARIKO
STEPHEN ASTARIKO @astarikostephen
28 Nov 20

I have been a victim not once or twice but severally,,they seem to be incompetent and not mindful of their customers interests,,surely you people need to up your game before it gets out of hand @DStv_Kenya

Kinos Winston Rodney
Kinos Winston Rodney @KinosRodney

Is any one else frustrated with @DStv_Kenya customer service or it's just me. Can you imagine I made payments via @mpesa a week ago to their paybill no. and still they are unable to trace it.!!?¿???? SO FRUSTRATING

STEPHEN ASTARIKO
STEPHEN ASTARIKO @astarikostephen
6 Jun 17

RT @TheStarKenya: Show up in Parliament and let’s pass bills, Duale tells MPs https://t.co/K4TlXTKLy9 via @AstarikoStephen https://t.co/jO7…