WHO launches global dashboard to track child mortality and health
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-07-03 12:19:43

WHO launches global dashboard to track child mortality and health

Each year, 4.9 million children under five die, with nearly half of these deaths occurring in the first month of life, hence the tool that will help policymakers, the health community, and the public to track crucial issues.

Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-03 09:20:47

Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment

Some families took shelter at the mission in June last year, hoping for protection from its concrete roof. But the area soon became cut off as the RSF pressed to capture the strategic Armoured Corps camp.

Bureaucratic barriers by armed groups jeopardise humanitarian aid in Sudan, UN agency
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-02 22:34:28

Bureaucratic barriers by armed groups jeopardise humanitarian aid in Sudan, UN agency

OCHA warns that the cumulative impact of these obstacles is causing delays and disruptions to planned humanitarian operations.

Rwanda's election race intensifies as Kagame hits Eastern Province
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-02 17:48:18

Rwanda's election race intensifies as Kagame hits Eastern Province

The other two presidential contenders, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana, also continued their campaigns on Tuesday.

You have earned our respect, ODM party tells protesting youths
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-02 16:23:27

You have earned our respect, ODM party tells protesting youths

The youth have been raising funds for those injured during Tuesday's demonstrations against Finance Bill 2024.

South Sudanese peace talks in Nairobi near conclusion, parties call for greater inclusion
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-02 15:58:47

South Sudanese peace talks in Nairobi near conclusion, parties call for greater inclusion

South Sudan's Minister of Information Michael Makuei announced that the discussions are almost complete.

Woman's body found in Nairobi River in Makadara
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-02 15:20:48

Woman's body found in Nairobi River in Makadara

The corpse had turned pale white, suggesting it had been in the water for a long time. 

NHIF under scrutiny over Sh368 million in excess payments due to 'typing errors'
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-02 11:57:40

NHIF under scrutiny over Sh368 million in excess payments due to 'typing errors'

Gathungu noted that the NHIF attributed the overpayments to "typing errors" by hospital clerks but failed to provide proof of recovering the excess payments or reconciling the data.

FACTBOX-Who leads the key portfolios in South Africa's new cabinet?
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-02 10:05:29

FACTBOX-Who leads the key portfolios in South Africa's new cabinet?

20 ministers came from the ANC, six from the Democratic Alliance (DA), two from the Inkatha Freedom Party and one each from the GOOD, Freedom Front Plus, Patriotic Alliance and Pan Africanist Congress of Azania parties.

KEBS warns against substandard vehicle chevrons, warning triangles
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-02 09:21:38

KEBS warns against substandard vehicle chevrons, warning triangles

KEBS warned that it would pursue other administrative and judicial actions as deemed necessary.

KNEC announces training for 2024 KCSE examiners, here are the qualifications
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-02 08:37:00

KNEC announces training for 2024 KCSE examiners, here are the qualifications

Teachers who are already trained and listed in the KNEC database of examiners do not need to reapply.

Sh5.2 million diaspora-driven project set to revitalise Malindi's tourism sector
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-01 13:00:02

Sh5.2 million diaspora-driven project set to revitalise Malindi's tourism sector

The investors, who are primarily Kenyans residing in the USA and Kenya, chose Malindi for its proximity to the airport, pristine beaches, and nearby national parks.

Thousands gather to commemorate Somalia's Independence Day in Eastleigh
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-01 12:34:39

Thousands gather to commemorate Somalia's Independence Day in Eastleigh

Ambassador Jabril Ibrahim congratulated all Somali citizens and further expressed gratitude to the Kenyan government for enabling the celebration.

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces cabinet that includes ex-opposition leader
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-01 06:26:32

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces cabinet that includes ex-opposition leader

Ramaphosa's African National Congress was forced to join forces with rival parties to stay in power after losing its majority for the first time in three decades in a May 29 election.

African Union set for new political dialogue to end Sudan war
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-06-30 18:52:13

African Union set for new political dialogue to end Sudan war

The initiative, endorsed by the AU Peace and Security Council, aims to bring together Sudan’s warring factions and political movements under one roof, facilitated by the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan.

CS Duale outlines guidelines for military deployment during protests after court order
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-28 22:14:05

CS Duale outlines guidelines for military deployment during protests after court order

The notice, second this week, comes after the high court nullified an earlier one for failing to follow the proper procedure.

Sudan recalls its envoy to Chad over border tensions and RSF support
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-28 14:27:20

Sudan recalls its envoy to Chad over border tensions and RSF support

The envoy is expected to return to Chad next week following necessary discussions. 

South Sudanese peace monitor says time running out with little clarity on elections
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-28 13:08:30

South Sudanese peace monitor says time running out with little clarity on elections

Peace monitors convened in Juba on Thursday to discuss the position of the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity and various parties regarding the election process.

Kampala says relations with Kenya tight despite Uganda House blaze
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-28 13:06:57

Kampala says relations with Kenya tight despite Uganda House blaze

The Ugandan government expressed regret over the incident and commended the Nairobi City County fire department for its prompt response in extinguishing the fire

Sudan faces famine risk in 14 areas, global hunger monitor says
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-28 12:00:37

Sudan faces famine risk in 14 areas, global hunger monitor says

According to the assessment, the number of people experiencing a hunger crisis rose by 45% to 25.6 million, or more than half the population, in the lean season lasting to September, when less harvested food is available.

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