Botswana has declared a public health emergency as it faces a shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment. President Duma Boko made the announcement in a televised address on Monday, setting out a multimillion-pound plan to rectify the supply chain…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 – Prosecution on Monday presented three protected witnesses before Lady Justice Diana Kavedza at the Mombasa High Court in the ongoing murder trial of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and his 29 co-accused, who face charges linked…
China’s latest economic data embody the foresight of President Xi Jinping, the collective wisdom of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and the sound, people-centred approach that defines what has come to be known as Xiconomics. At a time when…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 — The Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in collaboration with the Haitian National Police (PNH) has recaptured a key gang stronghold in Port-au-Prince, dealing a major blow to notorious gang leader “Izo2” and his network.…
By Michael Mutiga, Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer, Safaricom In an era dominated by headlines about artificial intelligence (AI), digital finance and immersive realities, voice communication may appear to be losing relevance. It does not attract the same capital…
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 25 – Kenya’s health sector has been haunted by corruption for decades. From billion-shilling procurement scandals at Afya House, to ghost hospitals and fake claims draining public coffers, billions meant to save lives have instead lined the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 – Residents of Kisumu have welcomed President William Ruto’s decision to declare August as Katiba Day, describing it as a bold and timely move to reflect on the gains made since the adoption of the 2010…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 – Police in Kisumu have restored calm following violent weekend clashes between boda boda riders and a local youth group known as mbogi, which left one person dead and several others seriously injured. County Police Commander…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has described corruption as the greatest obstacle to Kenya’s development, warning that the vice has entrenched itself across every sphere of society. Speaking against the backdrop of heightened debate on graft,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the rejection of Sh10.6 billion woth of medical claims by the Social Health Authority (SHA) citing fraud. Duale said SHA flagged the affected facilities for non-compliance as the…