© UNICEF/Antoine Raab A dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic test is used on a pregnant woman in Cambodia (file). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said…
File picture The government has began the process of dissolving the Maai Mahiu IDP camps that were formed as homes for the affected families following the Maai Mahiu tragedy. This is in a move aimed at facilitating the victims to…
Kenya has welcomed Coca-Cola’s announcement to invest Ksh.23 billion ($175 million) over the next five years to expand its operations in the country. Speaking when he toured the Coca-Cola Company Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, President William Ruto noted that the…
Kenya has officially launched the National Health Accounts Estimates Report for the fiscal years 2019/20 to 2021 The event underscored the government’s dedication to enhancing health services and ensuring equitable healthcare access for all Kenyans. In his address, Principal Secretary…
NAIROBI, May 20 (Xinhua) — Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Murang’a County in central Kenya, the Umbui purple tea farm is a stunning sight, with vibrant shoots flourishing. This 4.4-hectare farm, owned by local entrepreneur Darius Kizito, employs dozens of workers who pluck fresh tea shoots…
KINSHASA, May 22 (Xinhua) — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will hold on Wednesday the postponed election for the leadership of the National Assembly — the country’s lower house of parliament, two days after a failed yet deadly…
Nigerian’s Burna Boy has been pitted against Brent Faiyaz, Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown, Drake Friday, October London and Usher for the Best male R&B/pop Artist award. He has also been nominated in the Best Male Hip-hop artist category and Best International Act category. Other African nominees…
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Jalang’o has congratulated Film director and comedian Eddie Butita. Butita is currently in the United States of America accompanying President William Ruto on his US tour. Encouraging Butita through his Instagram account Jalango stated; “More doors to…
May 22 – Kenya’s government has defended the cost of President William Ruto’s trip to the US. Reports indicate that the price of hiring the luxury private jet in which he and his delegation travelled is estimated to be $1.5m…
UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (Xinhua) — Dozens of civilians have been killed so far this month in intercommunal clashes over land in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a UN humanitarian agency said on Tuesday. The UN Office for the…