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Hanna Cheptumo

Also known as: Hannah Wendot Cheptumo · Hon. Hanna Cheptumo

2026-04-282026-10-21

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … The President signed four copies of the book before handing them to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogambo and his Culture counterpart, Hanna Cheptumo.The Oneko family thanked Ruto for incorporating the book launch into this year’s Mashujaa …

    Ruto launches Achieng Oneko's biography at Mashujaa Day celebrations
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The ongoing outreach forms part of a nationwide effort by the Principal Secretary for Children Services and Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo to address learner welfare, mentorship, and child protection amid broader challenges facing students across the country.

    Child Welfare Society steps in to support Kitui families blessed with triplets
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … hursday. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Representing Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Cheptumo …

    Kenya, China deepen cultural ties through fashion and creative economy
  6. July 2026
  7. Capital News

    … Speaking during an interview on Capital FM, Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Cheptumo said the initiative, which is being rolled out across all 47 counties, will focus on violence hotspots in Nairobi and the Central region through a coordinated mu …

    Government targets GBV hotspots in new 90-day anti-femicide drive
  8. June 2026
  9. Capital News

    … Hanna Cheptumo, urged respect for children’s right to education, calling for their safety during public demonstrations. …

    Over 1,650 learners benefit from First Lady’s School Shoes Initiative
  10. Capital News

    … The DP held a consultative meeting with Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo, Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe and senior ministry officials to review progress on the implementation of the taskforce report. …

    Govt Fast-Tracking Measures to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, Says DP Kindiki
  11. Citizen Digital

    … boola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The Second in Command on Thursday at Harambee House Annex in Nairobi, engaged Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo …

    DP Kindiki assures Kenyans of swift action on femicide, missing children cases
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … The alarming figures were revealed on Monday by Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, Hanna Cheptumo, during the commemoration of International Missing Children’s Day at Catholic University of Eastern Africa. …

    Over 10,000 children reported missing in one year
  14. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeCS Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Cheptumo before the Senate Plenary, Parliament, Nairobi. …

    Government raises alarm over rising cases of missing children as 10,581 incidents reported
  15. April 2026
  16. Capital News

    … Tuya, accompanied by her Gender counterpart Hanna Cheptumo and Principal Secretaries Dr. …

    Govt Launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University Project in Baringo

Yesterday

  1. Ruto launches Achieng Oneko biography at Mashujaa Day celebration

    President William Ruto launched a biography titled "The Price of Freedom" documenting freedom fighter Achieng Ramogi Oneko's life and role in Kenya's struggle for independence at Eldoret State Lodge during Mashujaa Day celebrations. Oneko, one of the Kapenguria Six, died in 2007 aged 87 as the last surviving member of the group.

    20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Child Welfare Society aids Kitui families caring for newborn triplets

    The Child Welfare Society of Kenya, in partnership with Kitui West MP Edith Nyenze, provided essential supplies including infant formula, diapers, beds, food, and a water tank to two families in Mutonguni Ward. One family's triplets lost their mother to post-childbirth complications; in the other, the father departed in search of work and did not return.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Kenya, China deepen cultural ties through fashion, creative economy

    Kenya and China are seeking to deepen cultural cooperation through fashion, heritage preservation, skills development and the creative economy, with a China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition opened at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The Director of Culture said cultural cooperation should be an integral component of Kenya-China and broader Africa-China relations through people-to-people exchanges involving artists, cultural practitioners, museums, researchers, designers, and young people.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Government launches 90-day campaign against gender-based violence

    Kenya's government has launched a 90-day nationwide campaign to reduce gender-based violence and femicide, rolling out 37 recommendations from a Presidential Taskforce across all 47 counties with a focus on violence hotspots in Nairobi and the Central region. The initiative aims to move beyond policy discussions by coordinating security agencies, prosecutors, the Judiciary, and local administrators to identify and prevent cases before they escalate.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 22 June

  1. First Lady donates shoes to 1,650 learners at Karen C Comprehensive

    Over 1,650 learners at Karen C Comprehensive School received shoes donated through First Lady Rachel Ruto's initiative aimed at promoting dignity and inclusivity in education, part of the Voice of Children programme providing school supplies and essential needs.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Government accelerates action on gender-based violence and femicide

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government is fast-tracking measures to combat rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide, implementing recommendations from a Presidential Technical Working Group established last year and pursuing additional interventions requiring Cabinet and parliamentary approval.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. DP Kindiki pledges swift government action on femicide, missing children

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed the government is hastening implementation of stringent measures to stop gender-based violence and femicide, with action already underway as recommended by the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide established by President Ruto.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. Over 10,000 children reported missing in past year

    A total of 10,581 children were reported missing in the past year, marking a sharp increase from 8,800 cases recorded in 2024. The figures were revealed during the commemoration of International Missing Children's Day, with government officials emphasizing the need for collective responsibility from families and communities in protecting children.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Government reports 10,581 child protection cases from January 2025 to March 2026

    The Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services revealed that 10,581 child protection cases have been reported between January 2025 and March 2026, with 6,820 cases of abandonment, 1,952 abduction cases, and 173 trafficking cases, noting that 78 per cent have been resolved through rescue operations and reunification.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Government launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University project in Baringo

    The National government has begun construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, with a Sh1 billion project to be undertaken by a Chinese company in collaboration with Kenya Defence Forces. The first phase of academic infrastructure is expected to be completed in one and half years, with phase two to follow in subsequent financial years.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News →

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