African Cargo Airport Stories

JKIA named African Cargo Airport of the year
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 21, 2025

In 2024 alone, data by KAA shows the airport handled 112,000 tons of cargo in the first quarter alone, reflecting its critical role in supporting regi...

Ruto: All Kenyans must be treated equally during ID card issuance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

He insisted that all legal procedures would still be followed to ensure only eligible citizens receive identification documents.

World Medical Association urges Kenya to prioritise safety in maternal health surgical care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 21, 2025

The WMA is raising a red flag over the dangers of unqualified healthcare workers performing complex procedures like Cesarean sections, stressing that...

Medical Services PS Kimtai appeals for Sh1 billion to implement 'roadside' declarations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Many of these projects were announced during President Ruto's development tours in response to public requests for improved infrastructure.

Madagascar becomes Africa’s first producer of luxury fish egg delicacy costing up to Sh2.59 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Caviar is not only a luxury delicacy but also a symbol of cultural prestige, with prices reaching up to $27,000 (Sh3.49 million) for just a teaspoon

Nairobi airlines summit champions collaborative efforts to drive Africa’s cargo trade
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 19, 2025

Stakeholders further emphasised that adopting such policies could help unlock substantial growth potential for the freight business.

Security, education, healthcare gain as Treasury expands budget by Sh86 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Education has received the highest increase, with an extra Sh48.58 billion allocated across higher education, basic education, and vocational training...

Electric toothbrush or manual? Which one is the best?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Some studies have suggested that electric toothbrushes reduce plaque and gingivitis (gum disease) more effectively than manual ones.

Trapped in isolation: The silent battle of Kenya’s young cancer patients
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 15, 2025

In Kenya, childhood cancer accounts for 80 per cent of young lives, mostly due to late diagnosis and the crushing cost of treatment.

Valentine’s Day desserts you can make at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 14, 2025

Mandazi is a simple snack that you can transform into a tastier dessert with just one simple ingredient, chocolate.

County Speakers move to court seeking to compel SRC to grant them Sh235m in car grants
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

The Speakers argue that they are being discriminated against in the allocation of vehicle benefits compared to other elected leaders.

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Inside the collapse of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda's $60 billion mega deal
Reuters  |  Feb 12, 2025

Nissan stunned investors in November when it cut its profit forecast by 70 per cent due to worsening sales in China and the United States.

North Eastern leaders slam critics of ID vetting ban
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

Governor Natembeya criticised President Ruto's directive to scrap mandatory ID vetting for communities in the Northeastern region, warning that the mo...

Proposed Health Bill seeks to fine doctors Sh1 million for negligence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The proposed Health (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to strengthen accountability in healthcare facilities by introducing stringent penalties for practit...

US judge pauses Donald Trump's plan to send USAID workers on leave
Reuters  |  Feb 08, 2025

Trump in a post on Truth Social on Friday accused USAID - without evidence - of corruption and spending money fraudulently.

Crackdown on unlicensed cosmetic clinics as Health Ministry enforces safety measures
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 07, 2025

The investigation was launched after the tragic death of a patient at Omnicare Medical Limited, raising concerns over compliance with licensing and sa...

AI-generated content fuels heated debate on free speech and regulation in Kenya
DW News  |  Feb 07, 2025

Cartoonist Gideon Kibet and 24-year-old Billy Mwangi were reportedly abducted after sharing AI-generated images depicting Kenyan President William Rut...

Health organisations decry poor cancer care services, urge government to act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Many cancer patients who previously depended on NHIF coverage are now burdened with out-of-pocket expenses.

Only 3.1 million Kenyans have completed eligibility test for SHIF, ministry says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Ministry officials warn that those who do not undergo the test will automatically be excluded from key healthcare services such as hospital admissions...

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