Wenlong Carl Chen, University of the Witwatersrand A breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind, recruited 7,500 men from eastern, southern and west…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has agreed to meet with Prof. PLO Lumumba to discuss allegations of corruption within the Judiciary. In a statement Monday night, Koome announced that the meeting will include representatives from the…
The government, through the Office of the Women’s Rights Advisor, is exploring mechanisms to set up a sustainable Gender-Based Violence (GBV) fund to address the growing concerns over skyrocketing cases in the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that…
The UK government have imposed sanctions on British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni and four others, including his wife and brother-in-law, over alleged involvement in the illicit gold trade. In a statement issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO),…
Dec 9 – A Hindu temple, the Shri Mahabhagya Lakshminarayan Mandir, located in Dhor village near Dhaka, Bangladesh, was set on fire late Friday night in what appears to be a targeted attack. Temple supervisor Babul Ghosh confirmed filing a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has lauded the renewed engagement between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, hailing the meeting as a milestone for national unity and development. “Rapprochement between President William Ruto and…
Dec 8 – India has been elected to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), a key policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters. Ambassador Shambhu S. Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN…
President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, have pledged to engage in regular consultations on important issues affecting Kenya. This commitment was confirmed through communications from both leaders following a meeting at Uhuru’s residence in Ichaweri, Gatundu, Kiambu County,…
President William Ruto announced on Monday evening that significant improvements have been made to the Financial Inclusion Fund, commonly known as the “Hustler Fund,” aimed at better serving Kenyans and increasing access to affordable credit. Speaking at a presidential town…
President William Ruto on Monday visited former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his family home in Gatundu where they discussed several issues of national and regional importance. The head of state lauded Kenyatta for facilitating a smooth power transition after the…