EMBU, Kenya, Dec 17 – Doctors in the Upper Eastern Region allied to Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) have reaffirmed their readiness to take part in the nationwide strike slated for December 22. The doctors from the counties…
KAMPALA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — The cumulative number of confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has surpassed 1,000, with six deaths reported since the outbreak was declared five months ago in the East African country, the Ministry of Health said on…
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 17 – The government has restricted the use of fireworks during the festive season to clubs, hotels, churches, schools, and other authorized venues. According to Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, displays will be limited…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – Top police bosses in Nairobi have been transferred over the mishandling of last week’s anti-femicide protests, in changes announced by Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja. Among those transferred, include Nairobi Central Officer Commanding Police…
By Aliet Mmbone Ugada A value-addition project targeting traditional agricultural food crops is introducing innovative and nutritious foods to various regions across Kenya. The project has successfully developed a range of unique products such as sorghum popcorn, sorghum beverages, sorghum…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – Top police bosses in Nairobi have been transferred over the mishandling of last week’s anti-femicide protests, in changes announced by Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja. Among those transferred, include Nairobi Central Officer Commanding Police…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – President William Ruto has called on the private sector to support the government’s cooking gas programme for public learning institutions. The President said the project will primarily be funded by the private sector. The goal,…
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 17 – Environmentalist Dr. Isaac Kalua Green has strongly opposed the proposed excision of 51 acres of Karura Forest for road expansion, calling it a failure to strike a balance between development and conservation. Dr. Kalua criticized…
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, damaging buildings and other infrastructure. The quake happened at 12:47 local time (01:47 GMT) at a depth of 57.1km, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in parliament, paving the way for early elections on 23 February. Scholz called Monday’s vote and had expected to lose it, but calculated that triggering an early election was his…