Kenya’s largest referral hospital, KNH, builds patient hostel to strengthen child cancer care

Kenya’s largest referral hospital, KNH, builds patient hostel to strengthen child cancer care

Dean of the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences Daniel Ojuka said Paediatric Haemato-Oncology Outpatient Chemotherapy Daycare Centre is a purpose-built, child-friendly facility that allows for the safe delivery of chemotherapy on an outpatient basis.

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World Health Organisation reports seven hantavirus cases and assures public risk low

World Health Organisation reports seven hantavirus cases and assures public risk low

A cluster of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship was reported to the organistion on Saturday.

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Media Council of Kenya Chair: The future of peace and stability we all seek depend on the strength and integrity of our Press

Media Council of Kenya Chair: The future of peace and stability we all seek depend on the strength and integrity of our Press

A free press is the lifeblood of any democratic society. It arms citizens with the information they need to make meaningful decisions, amplifies voices that would otherwise go unheard, and holds institutions to account. Journalists are not merely storytellers.

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Free press is not negotiable in a democratic society; journalists must do their work without intimidation, interference or fear

Free press is not negotiable in a democratic society; journalists must do their work without intimidation, interference or fear

As a nation, our 2010 Constitution must continue to be our guide. But we must also be honest with ourselves and accept the fact that we are navigating a period where public discourse is increasingly tense and where political competition is sometimes expressed in ways that test our unity.

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Samar Al Halal: When surveillance becomes normal, democracy turns into a show’ and humanity clatters

Samar Al Halal: When surveillance becomes normal, democracy turns into a show’ and humanity clatters

Gaza is the clearest and most dangerous example of where surveillance is heading. Experts described how AI-driven systems there don’t just monitor journalists, they can feed directly into physical targeting by linking location, contacts, and communication patterns.

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State pushes for formalisation of colonial settlements in central Kenya 60 years since independence

State pushes for formalisation of colonial settlements in central Kenya 60 years since independence

The initiative will not only to grant ownership documents but also to improve living conditions of thousands of residents in informal settlements. KISIP II includes upgrading of roads, drainage systems and other essential amenities to transform these areas into planned residential neighbourhoods.

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Justice Lenaola: ‘Misinformation spreads just as fast as information, the responsibility of journalists is to ensure accuracy without inflaming tensions’

Justice Lenaola: ‘Misinformation spreads just as fast as information, the responsibility of journalists is to ensure accuracy without inflaming tensions’

Drawing from Kenya’s past electoral experiences, the judge emphasised the need for peace-sensitive journalism, particularly as the country approaches another electoral cycle.

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Hezbollah turns heat on Israel, accusing it of violating ceasefire agreement

Hezbollah turns heat on Israel, accusing it of violating ceasefire agreement

Naim Qassem said resistance has adapted its tactics to the current phase, operating across different areas and employing flexible combat methods.

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Iran profiles US as a party that ‘constantly changes its views, as I rejects Washington’s response to Tehran’s 14-point peace plan

Iran profiles US as a party that ‘constantly changes its views, as I rejects Washington’s response to Tehran’s 14-point peace plan

On Febraury 28, Israel and the United States launched joint strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior military commanders, and civilians.

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Plot to trick Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM into ceding ground to President Ruto flops after Sifuna no-show at party retreat

Plot to trick Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM into ceding ground to President Ruto flops after Sifuna no-show at party retreat

A plot reportedly hatched and funded by President William Ruto to hoodwink Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Linda Mwananchi faction leaders into making peace with Linda Ground rivals has come a cropper after the former gave the retreat in Mombasa a wide berth. Perceived as a trick to rein in Secretary...

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