The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across parts of Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Meru counties over the next two days. According to the weather forecast, these heavy rains will affect several regions, including the Central Highlands, Nairobi, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, as well as …
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A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning in the Obunga slums in Kisumu Central, destroying 14 houses. The blaze, which began around 4 a.m., left nothing behind, as all belongings were consumed by the flames. ALSO READ: Polio Vaccine Safe and Effective, Says Amoth Local resident Edward Onyango reported that …
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The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that recent side effects linked to the polio vaccine are purely coincidental and not caused by the vaccine itself. Health Director General Patrick Amoth emphasized that all vaccines, including the polio vaccine, are safe and effective in protecting children. “Following the recent …
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The government has confirmed that Ksh.1.75 billion is available to address outstanding salary arrears owed to doctors. This funding will be disbursed by the Ministry of Health, via the Treasury, to county governments as conditional grants to help clear part of the Ksh.3.5 billion owed to doctors under the 2017-2021 …
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Church leaders from Nairobi and Kiambu have called on the government to temporarily reinstate the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) until the ongoing issues with the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) are resolved. They highlighted the healthcare crisis facing many Kenyans, with numerous patients being turned away from hospitals …
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Gaborone, Botswana – Nov 9– Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed Kenya’s strong backing for Raila Odinga’s candidacy to lead the African Union Commission (AUC) during his official visit to Gaborone. This comes shortly after Kenya officially endorsed Odinga’s bid, positioning him as a leader capable of addressing Africa’s conflicts …
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President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory, during a phone call in which the two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring areas of mutual interest. Ruto expressed optimism about Trump’s upcoming term and underscored the significance of U.S.-Kenya cooperation …
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The Maa Cultural Festival, which kicked off on November 6 at Samburu National Park, showcases a variety of cultural activities, including traditional dances, music, storytelling, crafts, and local cuisine, providing an immersive experience of Maasai heritage. The event is organized by the County Governments of Narok, Kajiado, and Samburu through …
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed a death linked to Mpox in Kenya, alongside the recovery of 13 patients from the virus. The fatality was reported on Friday, as the ministry also announced three new cases in Mombasa, Nairobi, and Nakuru, bringing the total number of Mpox infections in …
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Donald Trump has won the 2024 US presidential election. Trump has emerged as the winner after defeating his opponent from the Democratic Party, Mrs. Kamala Harris. The Republican candidate won a decisive victory against Kamala Harris, which allows him to return to the presidency of the United States. Trump, who …
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