Kenya’s End Malaria Council (EMC) is intensifying efforts to bridge the funding shortfall in the country’s malaria control initiatives, with a renewed focus on tapping into private sector resources. As part of a broader regional push, the council is working…
The Argentine government led by Javier Milei has announced that it plans to pull out of the World Health Organisation (WHO). A spokesman for President Milei said the decision to exit the WHO was triggered by “deep differences regarding health…
Australian scientists have produced the world’s first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a breakthrough they say could help save other species from extinction. Using specimens from eastern grey kangaroos, the researchers successfully injected a single sperm cell into…
At least 17 children have died in a fire at an Islamic school in northern Nigeria, officials say. Several other pupils were injured and rushed to health centres in the town of Kauran Namoda, Zamfara state, for treatment. It is…
More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according to the UN. Hundreds of prisoners broke out of Munzenze prison last Monday, after fighters from the M23 rebel…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 6 – All eyes will be on Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi on Thursday to see if he will attend the Cabinet meeting in Garissa, amid his continued criticism of the government over abductions. Muturi, who…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 6 – President William Ruto is set to chair a Cabinet meeting in Garissa on Thursday, marking the first time such a high-level session is being held in the Northern region town. The Cabinet meeting in Garissa…
The government has issued a firm directive to investors at Konza Technopolis to develop within 18 months or risk losing their land. Lands Cabinet Secretary Esther Wahome, during a recent visit, made it clear that Konza is not a land…
Leaders drawn from North Eastern Kenya have lauded the move by President William Ruto to abolish vetting process for individuals seeking identification documents in the region. Led by Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the leaders noted that the move represents…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that the recent reduction in U.S. funding will not negatively impact the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. Mudavadi, who also serves as Kenya’s Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, clarified…