Cote d'Ivoire Stories

Cote d'Ivoire: care for HIV/AIDS fully guaranteed despite suspension of U.S. aid
XINHUA  |  Mar 06, 2025

At the beginning of February, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which in 202...

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
Reuters  |  Mar 05, 2025

The reconstruction plan would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's"Middle...

Auditor-General faults Nakuru Level 5 Hospital for stocking expired drugs worth Sh1.8 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

The audit findings have sparked concerns over drug safety at the referral facility, with questions arising as to why those responsible for monitoring...

DCI seeks to detain police officer who allegedly shot and killed colleague in Ruaraka
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 03, 2025

Tarus opposed the application to detain him, arguing that it does not require his incarceration for the pending investigations to be conducted.

Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates
Reuters  |  Mar 02, 2025

If agreed, the truce would halt fighting until the end of the Ramadan fasting period around March 31 and the Jewish Passover holiday around April 20.

Carelessly dropped cigarette caused fire at Nairobi National Park - CS Miano
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

The fire broke out in the Athi Basin area near Kitengela and was successfully contained through a coordinated multi-agency effort.

Kenya battles surge in wildfires as 180 blazes recorded in two months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

KFS officials warn that the fire season, driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, is expected to last until mid-March.

Fires in Nairobi and Ruma national parks persist as emergency teams battle to contain them
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Authorities suspect that the fires were caused by human activities such as discarded cigarettes, arson and honey harvesting, combined with extremely d...

Kenya faces HIV treatment crisis as only six-month supply of ARV drugs remaining
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The freeze has also affected about 41,000 workers, mainly in the health sector, with counties struggling to absorb them.

Proposed law seeks to strengthen coordinated emergency response to fire outbreaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The proposed law also aims to modernise firefighting techniques by encouraging the use of advanced equipment and technology.

Missing Person Alert
Amina Wako  |  Feb 27, 2025

She was last seen near 10th Street, where South C Matatus operates. Her phone has been switched off, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

DPP orders probe into waste dumping at Kenya Power premises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

The ODPP said the matter has sparked public concern and could escalate into a serious health hazard if not addressed.

Rwanda press secretary slams international community on how they are handling DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

The Press Secretary accused international bodies of pushing for a return to the status quo, where corruption and external interests thrived under the...

National Treasury injects Sh6.3 billion into Haiti mission, DCI upgrades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The extra allocation towards Kenya’s security mission in Haiti is expected to bolster the morale of officers deployed in the conflict-ridden nation.

ODPP opposes Waititu's application to be released on bond pending appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 24, 2025

The prosecutor reminded the court that it is dealing with a convict and sufficient reasons must exist before he can be released on bond pending appea...

Shujaa endure winless Vancouver 7s as Ireland deliver final blow
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 24, 2025

Kenya’s rugby sevens team, Shujaa, endured a winless run at the Vancouver 7s, finishing at the bottom after a narrow 19-14 loss to Ireland in the 11th...

Ruto appoints Habil Olaka new chairperson of Hustler Fund advisory board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The main aim of the Hustler Fund is to help those in the informal sector transition to the formal financial system, a crucial step for long-term econo...

Fire breaks out at JKIA, airport operations not affected
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 21, 2025

Fire engines and police are at the scene battling the inferno.

Court quashes revocation of Jimi Wanjigi’s firearm licence, says DPP violated his rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

The case stemmed from Wanjigi’s arrest in August last year after the State accused him of illegally possessing an assortment of firearms.

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