Kenya announces steep reduction in Malaria incidence as mortality rate drops to almost zero
Guided by the Kenya Malaria Strategy 2023-2027, the cabinet secretary reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving an 80 per cent reduction in malaria incidence, a 90 per cent reduction in mortality, and interruption of indigenous transmission in selected counties by 2028.
Tanzania launches $45.8m tourism infrastructure project to pull more visitors to the southern circuit
The other newly launched infrastructure includes park entry gates, visitor information centres, tourist campsites, picnic sites, guest houses, student hostels, an ecological monitoring centre, and ranger posts.
West Ham hands Man United’s stand-in manager Carrick reality check after forcing a draw
Tomas Soucek’s 50th goal for West Ham was not enough to secure a vital home win as a 96th-minute strike from Benjamin Sesko earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. West Ham limited United’s attacking threat for much of the match and was seconds from a victory that...
New files show Epstein pitched JPMorgan Chase on plan to get Bill Gates ‘more money for vaccines’
In the years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bill Gates and key figures from the Gates Foundation regularly interacted with Jeffrey Epstein, discussing ways to finance and develop a global pandemic preparedness and vaccination network. The communications between Gates and Epstein were included in the “Epstein Files” released on...
Former African presidents meeting in Uganda discusses conflict, peace process in eastern DRC
A high-level panel of facilitators led by former African heads of state convened in the Ugandan capital of Kampala on Tuesday to advance dialogue and the peace process in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The one-day meeting, hosted at State House Entebbe by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni,...
Kenya’s private sector lauds US President Trump for assenting to preferential trade treaty with Africa
The presidential assent solidifies the reprieve for over 66,000 Kenyan workers, particularly in the apparel, textile and agribusiness sectors. It underlines the critical importance of this preferential trade framework and KEPSA’s advocacy role in positioning Kenya as a crucial trade partner for global markets.
As Kenya braces for oil extraction in Turkana County in the north security concerns dominate public consultations
The Turkana and Pokot communities have historically faced recurring security challenges, largely attributed to banditry and long-standing border disputes. Turkana elders called for comprehensive and impartial disarmament across all affected communities, cautioning against selective disarmament, which they said often leaves one group vulnerable to attacks.
Kenya turns to Chinese investors to prop its fast growing film industry, ranked third Africa after South Africa and Nigeria
The Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards is Kenya’s premier film industry event, organised by the Kenya Film Commission to celebrate excellence, showcase local content, connect industry stakeholders, and promote Kenya as a regional film hub.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital offers respite to sickle patients with acquisition of advanced blood exchange technology
Dr Steve Nojuma, Director of Victoria Annex, said the hospital has the capacity to screen babies for sickle cell disease from birth.
Presidential election 2027: Kenyan parliamentary leadership push for ODM-UDA pre-election talks
Echoing his sentiments, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said engaging ODM early would give the ruling party ample time to negotiate and consolidate support ahead of the next general election.
