Tebby Otieno

Kenya, Nairobi

Award winning journalist #AJEA2022 @MediaCouncilK |Finalist @vwgrs 2022 Awards| Writer @NationAfrica |SheLeads Media Fellow 2024 @BarazaLab|Member @MeshaScience

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Articles

Our stories and chasing fitness in retirement

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

Despite being in their 60s and 70s, this group of retirees have taken the adage, ageing like fine wine, to the next level. They not only look younger, they are gyrating to Kool & The Gang hits like they did in their youthful days, just less vigorously.
Smart technlogy in Marsabit

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

A group in Dololo Dokatu, Marsabit County, has embraced technology that allows it to use as little water as possible in this drought-prone area to get bumper harvests. Using sunken beds, a smart-farming technique, the residents are growing sukuma wiki and pepper on their one-and-a-half acre farm.
The conference baby: Suzanne Kahi and the Beijing platform that shaped her future

1 month ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

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Nairobi to Beijing: The remarkable rise of Kenya's Chinese language star

1 month ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

The sound of laughter echoes through the university hallway as Lydia Wamaitha attempts to pronounce a particularly challenging Mandarin phrase. Her classmates' teasing comments about the "funny pronunciation of Chinese words" ring in her ears, but instead of discouragement, she feels a spark of curiosity ignite. Little did she know that this moment in 2016, would set her on a path to becoming one of Africa's most celebrated Chinese language teachers.
Cultivating change: How technology is reshaping Kenya's coffee farming

2 months ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

What you need to know:Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns demand adaptive, data-driven agricultural strategies. In the lush, rolling landscapes of Kirinyaga County, a quiet revolution is brewing - one coffee plant at a time. Harrison Murimi represents a new generation of Kenyan farmers, where traditional agricultural practices meet cutting-edge technology, promising a future that is both innovative and hopeful.
When did you last say something sweet to your spouse?

2 months ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

To kick off the month of love, we spoke to a few couples on a small gesture that not only keeps the romantic flame burning in marriage but can also re-ignite the embers that may have gone cold over time. We are talking about compliments, when did you last say something nice and sweet to your spouse? We meet Kennedy Kamau and Ivy Kageni a few weeks after their trip to Dubai to celebrate three years of marriage.
From water container for bees to a thriving apiary

2 months ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

What you need to know:In May 2024 Tume Abata attended a three-day training course on how to make a living from beekeeping. Armed with knowledge, the mother of four started educating her friends about the benefits of beekeeping. When Tume Abata first saw bees buzzing around her compound right outside her house two years ago, she had no idea she would one day be introduced to outsiders as a beekeeper. The mother of four lives in Jaldesa, Marsabit County.
Water warriors: Ten hours, five jerrycans, zero choice and the price Marsabit women pay

2 months ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

In the misty dawn of Jillo Jaldesa, Marsabit County, a group of women make their way through the morning air, empty jerrycans in hand. Their quick footsteps mark a daily race against time, as they hurry to fetch water before the gentle morning gives way to the harsh semi-arid sun. At the shallow well, the routine unfolds with quiet efficiency. A Form Three student, at home for the holidays, climbs down into the well.
Banana farming transforms community's life in Marsabit

2 months ago | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

What you need to know:Ms Qabale Bonaya says she relies on agriculture and empowers her community on the importance of smart agriculture. Mr Guyo Dida used to be a pastoralist for the longest part of his life until he lost his livestock to drought in 2021. Tuesday midmorning at Dololo Dokatu village in Marsabit. Seeds of Gold meets Qabale Bonaya and Guyo Dida in their banana plantations.
Poo power: How a Nakuru based school is turning human waste into clean energy

Jan 20, 2025 | nation.africa | Tebby Otieno

What you need to know:The biogas site has black plastic bags made in the structure of water tanks. They require protection from sharp objects to avoid leakages. Mr Mburu, says that he safeguards the place to prevent such from happening. The area is also fenced using wire mesh to control the number of people accessing it. A school in Nakuru city that used to have pit latrines has adopted modern toilets that are now generating biogas, thanks to bio digester solutions.