Covid-19 Stories

Why insuring against unemployment is good for a future “Covid-19”
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 16, 2025

The economic experts from KIPPRA note that the lack of a safety net during the Covid disruption made many workers vulnerable to job losses.

iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest phone yet, reports suggest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

According to a new report by South Korean publication Sisa Journal, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to measure just 6.25mm in thickness.

Study finds Kenyans losing immunity against new, highly mutated Covid-19 variants.
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

As the virus continues to evolve, the study warns that many Kenyans remain vulnerable to severe outcomes from new variants.

WHO continues to urge China to share data five years after Covid-19
UN News  |  Jan 02, 2025

Worldwide, there have been 777,074,803 confirmed cases of the disease, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and more than seven million deaths.

At least 174 killed in South Korea’s worst airline disaster since 1997
Reuters  |  Dec 29, 2024

Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae apologised for the accident, bowing deeply during a televised briefing.

At least 62 dead, two crew rescued in fiery South Korean airliner crash at airport
Reuters  |  Dec 29, 2024

Bird strike is among several theories that have not been verified, an official from the transport ministry's aviation department said.

KICD allays fears of shortage of textbooks as learners prepare for new term
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to KICD, textbooks are readily available for all learning areas from Pre-Primary 1 (PP1) to Grade 9 in schools or on the open market.

Kenya’s U17 AFCON hopes dashed by Uganda in heavy defeat
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 21, 2024

Kenya's U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign came to a devastating end after a 5-0 defeat to Uganda in the CECAFA qualifiers. The...

Kenya’s AFCON dreams dim after loss to Tanzania
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 18, 2024

Kenya’s U17 football team suffered a setback in their quest for AFCON qualification after losing 1-0 to Tanzania. They must now beat Uganda to stay in...

Directline gives insurance regulator 24-hour ultimatum to remove 'illegal' directors
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Directline had written to the IRA listing the directors including SK Macharia's wife as a shareholder.

PS Bitok: State to hasten processing of dual citizenship requests for Kenyan diaspora
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.

MPs probe KEMSA over excessive spending, Covid supplies procurement violations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

During the pandemic, the authority spent Sh264.46 million to acquire 126,200 gloves, far exceeding the approved order of 93,730 units.

Kenya drawn against Somalia in U17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s U17 national football team will face defending champions Somalia in the 2025 U17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers. The competition, set for 14-27 Decem...

Administrators vow to eliminate gender-based violence in Nairobi’s Kamukunji
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 26, 2024

Hussein said they are currently working to come up with a solution on how to end the vice because several cases have been reported to his office throu...

Kewopa calls for multi-agency efforts to combat femicide and GBV
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The caucus of female MPs has called for stronger enforcement of existing laws and a national effort to raise awareness.

Manhunt launched for church official who stabbed partner 18 times
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Njeri, who is now receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru, said the attack stemmed from both business and relationship issues.

Education Ministry sets new guidelines for Grade 10 students' academic pathways
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

Students will be required to select their areas of specialisation once they reach Grade 9.

President Ruto urges moral upbringing of boys to combat GBV and femicide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The President also raised concerns over the exploitation of social media platforms to lure women, calling for stronger regulation to protect women fro...

Ruto unveils Sh100 million 'safe homes' campaign to tackle gender-based violence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

President Ruto highlighted the importance of awareness in preventing gender-based violence.

New gender desk in Bamburi offers safe space for Mombasa GBV survivors
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2024

IJM Coast Region Manager Aggrey Juma said there has been an alarming prevalence of child and gender-based violence cases in the area.

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