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The Estate That Moved Three Times: Inside Meru’s Forgotten Nubian Community
A neighbourhood relocated three times over five decades — and still waiting to be seen. Drive into Mjini Estate in Meru County and something strikes you almost immediately. There is a stillness here — not the stillness of a place that has given up, but of a people who have learned, over generations, how to endure. The residents greet each other by name. Children dart between narrow pathways. Elders sit in doorways, watching the world move around them. This is a community boun
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May 87 min read


“You’re Not Disabled Enough”: Inside the Classification Crisis Undermining Kenya’s Paralympic Athletes
A deep dive into the broken system, global inconsistencies, and the athletes paying the price Kenya’s identity in global sport is firmly established. For decades, the country has produced world-class athletes who dominate long-distance running, elevate national pride, and symbolize resilience on the international stage. From Olympic podiums to world championship tracks, Kenyan athletes have become synonymous with excellence. A Nation of Champions—With an Unseen Struggle But b
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Apr 99 min read


Inside Majengo: The Pain, Survival, and Untold Stories of Nairobi’s Forgotten Community
There is a place in Nairobi where stories don’t make headlines unless someone dies. A place where children grow up faster than they should, where mothers bury their sons, and where hope fights daily to survive against poverty, crime, and silence. That place is Majengo ! An aerial view of Majengo slums in the East side of Nairobi in Pangani area. Majengo’s story begins long before the crowded alleys, the crumbling mud houses, and the stigma it carries today. Displaced Majengo
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Mar 274 min read


Loresho Uncovered: From Coffee Fields to Millionaire Mansions
Sleek, suave, and undeniably sophisticated—Loresho Estate stands as one of Nairobi’s most prestigious residential neighbourhoods. Known for its expansive homes, quiet streets, and high property values, the estate paints a picture of exclusivity and affluence. But beneath this polished exterior lies a rich and complex history shaped by transformation, contrast, and community. From Coffee Plantations to Luxury Living Before its modern identity took shape, Loresho was vast farml
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Mar 243 min read


One Woman's Quest To End Leprosy
Uxbridge residents have been treated to a glowing tribute to the ‘little-known’ life of a nurse who travelled across Europe to try to...
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Jan 2, 20224 min read


The Return of Live Music Now Under Threat!
With the whole world battling a pandemic that has lasted well over two years now, the return of live music bands was a small step towards...
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Dec 31, 20214 min read


It May Be A Déjá Vu Christmas All Over Again!
The Hungry Diner located along Long Lane in Hillingdon, England Sarah Pickering, 35, is concerned that a looming lockdown could put her...
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Dec 30, 20212 min read


A Review of ‘The Thatched House’
The Thatched House located at St. Mary’s Lane, Upminister London, England If you want a place which will leave you smelling like a...
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Dec 28, 20212 min read


Word On The Streets: Uxbridge Town
The Hillingdon Herald sought views of the residents of England’s Uxbridge town on the pros of living in a place known for its rich and...
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Dec 28, 20212 min read


My critique of a published graphic in the media.
The story employs the use of two visual representations: a bar graph and a line graph. Both sets of graphics could have been used much...
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Dec 16, 20212 min read
Critique of data story published in the media
QUESTION: “A rewrite of a story published in the media” – enhancing or correcting the data element as appropriate: using what you have...
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Dec 16, 20212 min read


Hillingdon Spend Story
1. What is the headline for your story? (Max 15 words) The headline of my story is: “HOW PRIVATE CONTRACTORS ARE CASHING IN ON YOUR...
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Dec 16, 20212 min read


WHY YOUR PETS ARE NO LONGER SAFE IN HILLINGDON
The 10-month-old cat mills around my feet as I prepare Naima Anwar, 18, for her first in-depth discussion on an issue she says “to this...
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Dec 16, 20214 min read


Timothy Otieno: Young Award-Winner's Rise a Story of Commitment
The young talent has become a recognizable on-screen presence, cutting a niche himself with his 'Area Code' series which profiled...
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Dec 14, 20211 min read


KTN’s Timothy Otieno shortlisted for the Thomson Foundation Award.
Timothy Otieno from KTN & KTN News is the only shortlisted nominee from East Africa in the prestigious international award recognizing...
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Dec 14, 20211 min read


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Dec 14, 20210 min read
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