Female genital schistosomiasis disease, often misdiagnosed as STI, is ravaging Kenyan coast

Female genital schistosomiasis disease, often misdiagnosed as STI, is ravaging Kenyan coast

Unbeknown to health experts, the spread of and severity of female genital schistosomiasis disease is ravaging coastal Kenya. Researchers now want the national and county governments to list it at a reproductive health issue. The research findings have put ministry of health and county health departments on high alert, with...

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Kenya, with 80 per cent of Africa’s rhino population, translocates 21 to Segera sanctuary to ease congestion

Kenya, with 80 per cent of Africa’s rhino population, translocates 21 to Segera sanctuary to ease congestion

The cabinet secretary revealed that the national black rhino action plan 2022-2026 was a blue print policy document for the survival of the endangered rhinos and at the same aiming to grow them to 2000 individuals by year 2037.

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Police in Kisumu nab crime lords in an operation to stamp out gangs that terrorise traders at Kibuye Market

Police in Kisumu nab crime lords in an operation to stamp out gangs that terrorise traders at Kibuye Market

Police believe the gang has hampered Kisumu County Government’s efforts to manage public amenities at the market, particularly public toilets, adversely affecting maintenance and revenue collection.

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Lawyer for convicted narcotics king El Chapo in race for appointment to be federal judge in Mexico

Lawyer for convicted narcotics king El Chapo in race for appointment to be federal judge in Mexico

An analysis by the Judicial Electoral Observatory (OEJ), made up of non-profit organisations, has also flagged more than 130 candidates with a high probability of winning in the absence of opposing candidates, and criticised problems in the design of complicated ballots that feature hundreds of names and may confuse voters.

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GBV and femicide in Kenya highest in Kisii in Nyanza, where fish- and sand-for-sex is rampant  

GBV and femicide in Kenya highest in Kisii in Nyanza, where fish- and sand-for-sex is rampant  

Dr Tum said fish and sand for sex was also found to be common in Homa Bay and Migori counties where due to poverty, women were forced to give sex for them to be allowed to trade in fish and sand commodities.

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Kenyan MP defends Mombasa Port boss against allegations of monstrous financial fiddling

Kenyan MP defends Mombasa Port boss against allegations of monstrous financial fiddling

According to the statement, preliminary internal assessments indicate that the documents cited in the media reports were either taken out of context, misinterpreted or selectively presented in a manner intended to mislead the public and tarnish the reputation of the authority.

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Parliamentary committee on climate change criticises Treasury for slashing budget by half

Parliamentary committee on climate change criticises Treasury for slashing budget by half

Kajwang, however, regretted that over the past nine years, the Climate Change Council established under the Act has never been reconstituted due to ongoing litigations. The senator said that Kenyan parliament has benefited from over Ksh100 million ($772,200) from the global green climate fund for capacity building purposes.

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A look at ‘Trump’s criminals’ being deported to South Sudan after serving terms US prisons

A look at ‘Trump’s criminals’ being deported to South Sudan after serving terms US prisons

Deputy director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Madison Sheahan, flanked by Acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons, speaks during a news conference at ICE Headquarters, in Washington on May 21, 2025. Credit: AP

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African sees last vestiges of colonialism as UK surrenders Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean to Mauritius in a deal that protects key US base

African sees last vestiges of colonialism as UK surrenders Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean to Mauritius in a deal that protects key US base

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that base, operated by US forces, is crucial for British counterterrorism and intelligence and is “right at the foundation of our safety and security at home.”

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NEMA shuts down gold mines in Vihiga County as torrential rains pound western Kenya

NEMA shuts down gold mines in Vihiga County as torrential rains pound western Kenya

NEMA officer Brenda Obura said the affected mines are characterised by cracks and could be dangerous for the people to go down and do the excavation.

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