Two new Mpox cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours in Mombasa County. The latest update brings the total number of cases in the country to 26, distributed across 12 counties as follows: Nakuru (7), Mombasa (6), Nairobi…
Police have gunned down two men believed to be part of an armed gang operating in Kakamega and neighbouring counties. The suspects were being pursued by detectives from the DCI headquarters in connection with the attempted murder of a police…
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of roads in Nairobi. In a statement, the commission’s CEO Mercy Wambua is seeking answers from the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Director General who should respond…
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has recalled all police officers on leave to resume duty with immediate effect to enhance security operations during this festive season. Kanja also announced the deployment of more police officers including undercover officers to…
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5-Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed that the government will be vindicated in the roll out of Taifa Care to ensure Universal Health Coverage despite the glaring challenges. During the 93rd graduation ceremony for the Kenya Medical…
Deputy President Kindiki Kithure has defended the Government’s roll out of Taifa Care, a new healthcare scheme introduced by the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking during the 93rd Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) graduation ceremony at the Kasarani Sports Complex, Nairobi,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – President William Ruto has denied claims that county governors were coerced into signing the Intergovernmental Participation Agreement, which provides a framework for devolved units to lease medical equipment. Addressing the matter on Thursday, President Ruto…
Kenya’s fight against malaria has reached a new milestone with the successful mass distribution of mosquito nets, powered by a groundbreaking digital platform ‘digimal’ and the dedicated efforts of community health promoters. The campaign is a first in sub-Saharan Africa…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – President William Ruto has denied claims that county governors were coerced into signing the Intergovernmental Participation Agreement, which provides a framework for devolved units to lease medical equipment. Addressing the matter on Thursday, President Ruto…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the first prequalification of a tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic and antibiotic susceptibility test. WHO said Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra meets its stringent prequalification standards. Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra detects the genetic…