Turkana County in north-western Kenya experiencing rapid surge in HIV infections
County AIDS and STI Coordinator, Samuel Pulkol noted that prevalence stands at 2.19 per cent, with 16,925 people living with HIV, including 15,912 adults and 1,013 children.
Kenyan athletes told to brand themselves drive the economy and support SMEs
Speaking during the event, Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) Chair Allan Kosgey emphasised the importance of athletes protecting their intellectual property through brand registration and trademarking.
Mombasa County sets aside $7.4 million for construction of four referral hospitals
The county government also announced plans to construct three additional hospitals in Mikindani, Likoni, and Port Reitz to bring essential healthcare services closer to residents in underserved areas.
Kenya Peasants League question Court of Appeal delayed ruling on genetically modified organisms
Speaking in South Sakwa Ward in Awendo Sub-County, Migori County, the farmers led by David Otieno, said the delay is unfair and has far-reaching consequences on farmers in the country.
Mental, emotional health experts want more attention given to psychosocial wellness in workplaces
Speaking at the forum, the Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health at the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) Musa Nyandusi said this year’s theme underscores the growing importance of addressing psychosocial risks in the workplace.
Kenya announces plan to advance regional vaccine production as a pillar of Africa’s health security
Participants also outlined near-term priorities required to transform continental ambition into viable regional manufacturing ecosystems and resilient supply chains.
Suspension of FKF national official set aside as High Court issues conservatory orders in football governance dispute
According to court documents, Yusuf claims he was neither notified of the meeting nor given an opportunity to respond to allegations before adverse decisions were made against him, including a directive requiring him to step aside from office.
Mandera County officials to serve one month in jail for contempt in $90,700 land dispute
The sentencing marks a significant escalation in the long-running legal battle stemming from the county’s failure to honour a decree issued in Garissa ELC No. 27 of 2018.
For 45 years, Chinese medical team brings healing, hope to Djibouti
Outside the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic, patients lined up early for treatment that brought relief to many. Inside, Chinese doctors moved from bed to bed, placing acupuncture needles, reviewing case files and attending to patients with practiced efficiency. “This is my 11th acupuncture treatment, and I feel much better now,” a local resident surnamed Rida said.
Cargo vessel with 55,000 tonnes of coal hijacked off Somalia as piracy threat rises
There has been a resurgence of attacks by opportunistic pirates in recent months.
They compound a security crisis in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, where Houthi rebels have launched attacks on vessels, prompting retaliatory measures from the US and UK.
