DRC's South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-24 22:32:24

DRC's South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations

He added that a team would be dispatched to carry out investigations into each mining company to prevent the exploitation of the local population.

How inmate acquired properties worth millions for his family while inside Kamiti prison
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-09-19 19:10:52

How inmate acquired properties worth millions for his family while inside Kamiti prison

Nyamweya used mobile phones to meticulously coordinate the crime from prison cells where he was promising to sell land to the victim while still in incarceration

Militia kills 10 civilians in midnight attack in eastern DR Congo
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-17 14:46:57

Militia kills 10 civilians in midnight attack in eastern DR Congo

CODECO is one of a myriad of militias fighting over land and resources in eastern DR Congo.

WHO approves first Mpox vaccine, enhancing global response to outbreaks
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-14 09:01:09

WHO approves first Mpox vaccine, enhancing global response to outbreaks

The vaccine, known as MVA-BN, is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, to individuals over 18 years.

DRC military court sentences three US citizens to death over failed coup
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-14 07:47:30

DRC military court sentences three US citizens to death over failed coup

All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read on live TV.

Kagame in new push for Kigali's rise as he hosts Africa's top business leaders
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-09-13 13:46:12

Kagame in new push for Kigali's rise as he hosts Africa's top business leaders

Key on the agenda were talks around increasing the free movement of people, goods, and services and financing the continent's development.

Youth project in Nairobi’s Majengo slum helping create jobs, reduce crime
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-09-09 18:02:36

Youth project in Nairobi’s Majengo slum helping create jobs, reduce crime

Rebranded into Thirty-Seven Self-Help Group, its young members are now taking charge of managing the group’s toilet business and other community projects.

Karen residents oppose proposed Sh1.2 billion Riruta-Ngong railway
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-06 14:57:32

Karen residents oppose proposed Sh1.2 billion Riruta-Ngong railway

In another letter to KRC Managing Director Philip Mainga dated May 2, 2024, KLDA called for the construction to cease until a proper stakeholder engagement process is conducted as required by law.

DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-03 10:41:15

DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break

nterior Minister Shabani Lukoo said a fire had also broken out in the jail's administrative building, its food depots and a hospital.

Gabon marks year since 'coup of liberation' with celebrations, reform pledges
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-08-31 22:27:14

Gabon marks year since 'coup of liberation' with celebrations, reform pledges

The Gabonese largely welcomed the military's ouster of president Ali Bongo, whose family's poor management of the central African country's oil wealth had led to a stagnant economy and stranded a third of the population in poverty.

Kenya, Japan ink deal to enhance water, road networks in Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-29 09:31:57

Kenya, Japan ink deal to enhance water, road networks in Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone

The government is also working to expedite a partnership agreement between the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) and Japan which aims to empower local manufacturers in the automobile sector to venture into assembling businesses.

State to issue payout for Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone landowners this week
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-26 15:10:38

State to issue payout for Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone landowners this week

According to Mvurya, 1,648 people affected would be paid. He expressed hope about the initiative after the administration received approximately 97 applications from both domestic and international investors.

Kwale residents demand better health services amid facility shortages, poor conditions
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-08-20 13:56:20

Kwale residents demand better health services amid facility shortages, poor conditions

The lack of basic amenities extends beyond food and water. Patients and their families face significant difficulties due to frequent power outages and insufficient water supply at these hospitals. 

Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-08-19 22:33:06

Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week

The global vaccine group Gavi said last week it had up to $500 million to spend on getting shots to countries affected by Africa's escalating mpox outbreak.

Health CS addresses mpox misinformation, clarifies suspected vs confirmed cases
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-08-19 17:15:24

Health CS addresses mpox misinformation, clarifies suspected vs confirmed cases

Two suspected cases, reported last week in Kiambu County and Kisii County, remain unconfirmed.

Suspected mpox case in Kiambu under investigation- health official
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-08-17 17:23:20

Suspected mpox case in Kiambu under investigation- health official

A photo of a patient with lesions emerged on social media sparking speculations of the mpox cases in the country. This is after the ministry ruled out there are no active cases in the country as of Friday.

Health CS affirms commitment to advancing President Ruto’s UHC vision
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-08-14 13:58:33

Health CS affirms commitment to advancing President Ruto’s UHC vision

Highlighting the importance of community-driven solutions and improved public communication, Dr. Mulongo urged for a united effort to implement best practices and drive meaningful health improvements nationwide.

Construction of electric fence begins, to combat human-wildlife conflict in Kwale
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-08-13 14:18:36

Construction of electric fence begins, to combat human-wildlife conflict in Kwale

The electric fence is expected to act as a critical barrier against these wildlife attacks, providing more protection and security for local populations.

How young potter’s vision and self-drive earned him trust at Kongowea Market
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-08-12 06:30:11

How young potter’s vision and self-drive earned him trust at Kongowea Market

Nyawa’s vision is to expand his enterprise beyond Mombasa, hoping to soon buy a truck to ferry goods across the country.

Motorists to pay for using newly opened Dongo Kundu Bypass -KenHA
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-10 15:30:23
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