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The Americans were among some 50 people, including US, British, Canadian, Belgian and Congolese citizens, who stood trial last year following the botc...
The deteriorating health situation has been exacerbated by escalating political tension in South Sudan, which has driven thousands of displaced people...
According to UNICEF, 40,000 cases of cholera were reported from late September to March 18, 2025 making it the worst outbreak the country has faced in...
The Somali government’s push for legal intervention follows the execution of Somali national Mohamed Nur Hussein in February 2025.
Nduta was convicted on March 6 for trafficking two kilos of cocaine and is now facing execution, likely by lethal injection.
The number of convicts on death row in Kenya has risen from 120 in 2023 to 175 as at February 26, 2025.
In Kenya, childhood cancer accounts for 80 per cent of young lives, mostly due to late diagnosis and the crushing cost of treatment.
Two malaria vaccines were introduced in 2024, but MVDP research was working on making them more effective and long-lasting.
Out of the anticipated 1.55 million births, only 1.19 million were officially recorded, leaving many children without the legal recognition that secur...
The drought affected 7.9 million people—nearly half the population of the country—and brought the country to the brink of famine.
Health Executive Bahjaj said for the past two years, the county has built six new maternity wings in areas including Mpeketoni, Maisha Masha, Mkunumbi...
In the implementation of these international legal instruments, the “sovereignty of the Congolese State” and its corollary of “non-interference” are l...
The new tool is aimed at addressing the health risks posed by this genetic condition, which affects over 500 million people globally.
According to a charge sheet seen by Reuters, Besigye and his co-accused possessed intelligence about a plot to undermine national security but "consci...
Cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in Kenya, representing a significant public health challenge that heavily impacts families, communiti...
Committee Chair Samuel Chepkonga criticised the regulations, describing them as flawed and in need of comprehensive review.
The revised fees come as part of a broader effort by the government to increase charges across various immigration and civil registration services.
Globally, accepted estimates have suggested between 65 million and 200 million people have long Covid.
Currently, there are only 143 registration offices in the country, a number that is far too limited given the growing population and the need for such...
