191 TB cases traced to Migori goldmines ministry health says are dispersal points of the disease
Victor Otieno, a representative from the Miner’s Association in Migori, lamented that lack of protective mining gear was the major reason for the rising cases of TB and other lung condition diseases in the mining sector.
Public ignores calls for uprising in Zimbabwe by rival faction in ruling party ZANU-PF
President Emerson Mnangagwa, who is a former ally of Mugabe, is under United States sanctions. He promised democratic reforms when he took power in 2017 following a popular coup, but opposition and local and international human rights groups accuse the 82-year-old of being as repressive as Mugabe.
Southern Africa bloc and M23 strike deal on SADC forces evacuation from DR Congo
The M23 and SADC agreed to set up a joint committee to assess its condition, and the southern African bloc agreed to help repair it. The size of the SADC deployment has never been made public but analysts estimate it to number around 1,300 troops.
Kenya’s chief minister wants parliament to expedite Public Participation Bill 2024 to make it national lifestyle
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said public participation costs for individual legislation range between Ksh10 million and Ksh100 million, diverting funds from critical sectors such as healthcare, which is already grappling with shortages of drugs and personnel.
Vihiga and Siaya residents question consent foreign gold mining company, want it revoked
Through lawyer Willis Otieno the residents said fresh negotiations will have to take place before any activity could take place the area. Otieno said he has already written to the relevant government agencies as well as the foreign investor over the same
Days after Uganda deployed army to South Sudan allegations of ‘Museveni thieves’ annihilating civilians with chemicals, stealing minerals emerge
The EASF secretariat feels insufficiently consulted by the African Union, and some members of the EASF secretariat have also lamented the lack of investment and strategic thinking on behalf of the EASF member-states. While the AU confirms that the EASF is part and parcel of the African Standby Force, it has not sufficiently taken its 13 responsibilities to truly achieve the necessary cooperation.
Minister takes swipe at Kenyan parents for bringing up morally rotten children
Speaking in Kwale County, the cabinet secretary blamed parents for the moral decadence in the country, and pointed out that the importance of moral responsibility and guidance as a means to foster positive change.
Kenya and Uganda agree to protect Mt Elgon biosphere that straddles East African neighbours
Uganda’s Katusiime who pledged commitment of her government to the deal, warned that climate change is a reality, which requires a joint action by nations in an effort to mitigate the effects.
Newly capped England international Eze inspires Palace to beat Fulham to reach FA Cup semis
London’s oldest football stadium bathed in beautiful spring sunshine alongside the River Thames was the perfect setting for the first FA Cup clash between the clubs since 1907. With so many of the usual suspects having bowed out, fans of Fulham and Palace arrived with genuine belief that this could be the year they win their first major silverware.
Universal health: Kenya trains 17,000 public health ‘champions’ to be backed by 25,600 youth with paramilitary training
To modernise human capital systems, Dr Mwaura emphasised that the government is committed to redesigning recruitment, retention, training and development policies and aligning them with merit-based principles.
