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Sharon Atieno

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Covers:  Health, Environment, Climate Change, Biodiversity...all things Science
Doesn't Cover: Politics and sports
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Sharon Atieno is a Kenyan journalist with skills in science writing and reporting augmented with training on different aspects of science including health, environment, biodiversity, climate change and research among others.
She is interested in carrying out investigations and also has a strong grounding in data journalism.

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Saving the Rothschild Giraffe in Kenya

Saving the Rothschild Giraffe in Kenya

Of the nine subspecies of giraffes found in Africa, Kenya hosts three: the Rothschild, the Maasai and the Ret…

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Securing Migratory Corridors and Dispersal Areas in Kenya Still Challenging

Securing Migratory Corridors and Dispersal Areas in Kenya Still Challenging

Though wildlife remains a key economic sector for the country, challenges remain in securing migratory corrid…

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EAC: Bush Meat Poaching, Revenue Loss Affecting Wildlife Conservation

EAC: Bush Meat Poaching, Revenue Loss Affecting Wildlife Conservation

Like other sectors of the economy, COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on wildlife conservation in…

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Reusing, Recycling to Stop Plastic Pollution in Lake Victoria

Reusing, Recycling to Stop Plastic Pollution in Lake Victoria

By Sharon Atieno Dunga beach is a hive of activities- from fishmongers calling on customers, fishermen puttin…

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Community Health Program Changing Health Narrative in Rural Areas

Community Health Program Changing Health Narrative in Rural Areas

For 39-year old, Caroline Ochieng, a resident of Ambira village, Siaya County, the journey to motherhood has …

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Kenya: Safe Toilets Improving Sanitation in Rural Areas

Kenya: Safe Toilets Improving Sanitation in Rural Areas

Kenya, like many sub- Saharan African countries, is still grappling with improving sanitation and making it a…

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Peter Mbae: Ruto created Gachagua and Sifuna, now they are his biggest headache

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By Sharon Atieno Verified
| People Daily Kenya Verified
| Peter Mbae speaks during an interview on K24 TV on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. PHOTO/Screengrab by People Daily Digital from a video shared on X by @K24Tv Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary for Planning and Economic Affairs Peter Mbae has claimed President William Ruto’s political strategy has inadvertently turned former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and Senate Minority Leader Edwin Sifuna into major challengers ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Matiang’i backs church leaders’ call for peaceful, respectful campaigns

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By Sharon Atieno Verified
| People Daily Kenya Verified
| Jubilee Party Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i speaks during a past event. PHOTO/@RealMatiangi/X Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has backed the call by church leaders for peaceful and respectful political campaigns, urging Kenyans to reject tribal rhetoric and violence ahead of the 2027 general election. Matiang’i said political leaders should not treat elections as a matter of life and death, warning that Kenya will remain after the political contest is over.
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MP Duncan Mathenge wants Kenyans to determine future of State House

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By Sharon Atieno Verified
| People Daily Kenya Verified
| Nyeri MP Duncan Mathenge. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=826906602386518&set=pcb.826907315719780 Nyeri Town Member of Parliament (MP) Duncan Mathenge has challenged Kenyans to make a national decision on the future of State House, saying the debate should go beyond the current occupant of the presidency. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Monday, September 7, 2026, the MP said the question should be considered irrespective of who occupies State House.
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