The County government of Kiambu has recorded a suspected case of Mpox within the devolved unit. Kiambu Health CEC Dr. Elias Maina, in a statement to newsrooms on Saturday, however noted that the case is still undergoing laboratory investigation. “The county government of Kiambu is aware of reports circulating on social media regarding a suspected…
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Sudanese paramilitary forces killed at least 80 people in a southeastern village, a medical source and witnesses said Friday, even as US-sponsored talks sought to end 16 months of devastating war. The assault occurred in Jalgini village in the state of Sennar on Thursday. “We received 55 dead and dozens of wounded at the hospital…
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Joshua Zirkzee scored a late winner on his debut as Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 on the opening day of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Substitute Zirkzee poked home an Alejandro Garnacho cross two minutes from the end of the game, on a night where Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt also made their Old…
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On August 14, the World Health Organization similarly declared the event as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Consequently, the Ministry of Health has laid down surveillance measures to ensure that the disease does not spread further. “The Ministry of Health wishes to reassure Kenyans that there is no active case of Mpox…
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Kenyan mung bean farmers may soon face new regulatory requirements if the Mung Beans Bill 2022 is enacted into law. The proposed legislation, aimed at fostering the growth and development of the mung bean industry, outlines a comprehensive framework for the registration and licensing of both growers and buyers of mung beans. Under the Bill,…
Athletes from Kenya who won medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics were awarded cash prizes from the government, as announced by President William Ruto. President Ruto praised the team for great achievement for making Kenya proud during global competition. Ruto hosted the team at Eldoret State Lodge on Thursday, Gold medallists Beatrice Chebet (10,000 and…
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Tens of thousands of people packed a stadium in Botswana to welcome sprinter Letsile Tebogo home, with the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal. Rapturous supporters waved the country’s blue-and-black national flag as the Olympic team touched down in the capital, Gaborone, on Tuesday. The athletes paraded around the National Stadium on a rooftop bus,…
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Joshua Kipchumba earned Kenya’s first medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships ongoing in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 55-year-old Kipchumba clinched silver in the men’s 3000m steeplechase with a time of 10:27.45 on Tuesday evening. Kipchumba’s performance saw him narrowly edged out by Pascal Ruiz of France, who secured the gold with a time of 10:26.54…
The National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, alongside the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, will jointly vet Mr. Douglas Kanja Kirocho for the position of Inspector General of Police. The vetting session is set for Thursday and will be co-chaired by Gabriel Tongoyo, MP (Narok West), and William…
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A tragic road accident on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway near Mbaruk in Gilgil has resulted in the death of five family members from Samia, Funyula in Busia County. The collision, which occurred on Tuesday morning, involved a saloon car and a truck, leaving one survivor in critical condition. The victims were part of a family headed…
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