Chikungunya,chikungunya outbreaks Stories
Ixchiq is one of only two vaccines approved by the FDA for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that mainly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions...
Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi issued the directive to Dr Ndegwa and two other doctors who conducted post-mortem examinations on Mwathi, wh...
The growing wave of Mpox infections poses an increasing risk to Kenya, as delayed vaccination efforts and overstretched healthcare systems leave vulne...
Public health teams are also engaging communities to encourage behaviour change and promote long-term vector control. Despite these efforts, misinform...
The alleged incident occurred on the afternoon of July 28 in Nyainga-Muda, a settlement in Kangapo II Payam of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria Sta...
The by-elections will include six National Assembly seats, one Senate position and 15 Member of County Assembly (MCA) slots.
The IEBC, now fully constituted, prepares to conduct 22 long-delayed by-elections including six National Assembly seats, one Senate position and 15 Me...
Nahashon Muguna defended the continued use of mechanical meters, arguing they are more compatible with the city’s infrastructure and significantly che...
The WHO has categorically denied the existence of any GMO mosquito release in Kenya and insists that the outbreak is consistent with seasonal trends a...
The lawyer expressed full support for the youth-led protests and political awakening driven by Gen Z, describing them as the true agents of change.
Miguna says the former CS cannot be entrusted with leadership, having presided over what he terms as gross abuse of office during his time in governme...
Muhammadu Buhari passed away at a London hospital on Sunday, around 4:30 pm, while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
Unlike many other mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes are active during the daytime, and they are especially adapted to live in urban and semi-urban environm...
Detectives also allege that the trio was involved in break-ins and theft at Club Seven Eleven Lounge and Selelite Supermarket during the same wave of...
The surge in infections in Nyali and Changamwe, where a 12-year-old is among those infected, has alarmed officials, who are now activating emergency r...
The official car, which was transporting NSSF chairman David Kariuki, his driver, and the bodyguard, crashed at Kapingazi Bridge after it hit another...
KNCHR largely blamed the violence on police brutality and assaults by hired goons working in coordination with law enforcement.
Malindi Hospital Health Administrator, Said Ali Said, said the milestone surgery signals a shift in how patients in the region will access specialist...
Common symptoms include sudden high fever, severe joint and muscle pain, rash, and headaches. In rare cases, it can cause bleeding. The illness typica...
Eng Muguna's contract as the MD is expiring on May 27, the same date he turns 60, but the NCWSC Board had extended his term in office to May 26, 2028.
Traffic officers are set to undergo a two-day training to ensure proper use and effectiveness of the equipment.
Following the killing of the MP, Speaker Wetang’ula said he had instructed the police boss to take swift action and report back to the House.
Ngunyo, who was married to nominated Senator Betty Batuli Montet, had an illustrious career as a pilot.
Seven women and four men between 28 and 68 years of age died in Tuesday's attack, including the suspect.
According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, severe joint pain, and sometimes rash and muscle pain.
The union’s actions have raised the possibility of a water shortage for millions of Nairobi residents unless the dispute is resolved.
The traders argue that the many lorries bringing onions and pineapples from Tanzania cannot be accommodated at the yet-to-be-occupied Kangundo Road Ma...
Kenya's Liz Andiego and Boniface Mogunde have advanced to the finals of the Africa Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, marking a strong showin...
Nyandege, who hails from Ekerenyo village in Nyamira, lured Omwenga from Nakuru to Nairobi under the guise of selling him a car.
