World Urbanisation Prospects Stories

Why Kinshasa keeps flooding and why it's not just about the rain
The Conversation  |  Apr 18, 2025

Local rains combined with runoff from torrential rains coming from neighbouring Congo Central Province quickly overwhelmed the city’s small urban trib...

Tanzania launches diplomatic push for Prof Mohamed Janabi to head WHO Africa office
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 17, 2025

To spearhead the lobbying effort, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has deployed former President Jakaya Kikwete as a special envoy, highlighting the high...

WHO members reach deal on global pandemic preparedness after 3 years of talks
Reuters  |  Apr 16, 2025

The agreement is widely seen as a victory for the global health agency at a time when multilateral organisations like the WHO have been battered by sh...

WHO launches first-ever global guidelines to combat meningitis and save lives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

While meningitis can affect anyone, the disease burden is particularly high in low- and middle-income countries and areas experiencing large-scale epi...

Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says
Reuters  |  Apr 15, 2025

The RSF seized control of the camp on Sunday after a four-day assault that the government and aid groups have said left hundreds dead or wounded.

Kenya receives 10,700 doses of Mpox vaccine as Ministry of Health seeks to curb spread
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Health officials have prioritised high-risk groups for vaccination, including healthcare workers, close contacts of confirmed cases, long-distance tru...

Gor Mahia coach Sinisa Mihic talks Kenya, coaching, and surprising confession about Zdravko Logarusic
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 29, 2025

Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic has shared his intention to settle in Kenya after his contract ends, citing the country’s peaceful environment and v...

Why employers must prioritise workers' happiness
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 23, 2025

Ideally, a satisfied, happy and engaged workforce tends to produce higher quality work, fosters creativity and is more likely to contribute positively...

Authority intervenes to end student unrest at Bandari Maritime Academy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

One of the contentious issues was an alleged Sh10,000 fee for industrial attachment, which students claimed was unfair.

Somalia returns firearms stolen in deadly Mandera attack that left Kenyan officer dead
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 16, 2025

However, police reported that some ammunition was missing. Of the original 90 bullets, only 10 were returned.

Tension as Somali intelligence officials kill Kenyan police officer at border
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Police have linked the attack to the foiled abduction of a Chinese national by suspected terrorists who have since been arrested.

WHO says Tanzania Marburg virus disease outbreak resolved after no new cases in 42 days
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 14, 2025

Thanks to lessons learned from the 2023 Marburg outbreak, Tanzania’s public health system was better equipped to handle this crisis.

UN Security Council renews weapons and financing sanctions against Al-Shabaab
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The sanctions will remain in place until at least December 13, 2025, with member states authorised to seize vessels delivering weapons to Al-Shabaab.

UN appeals for funds to help contain Uganda Ebola outbreak
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

Uganda's 10 confirmed cases have been linked to Ebola's Sudan strain which does not have an approved vaccine.

Overlooked early symptoms and the devastating impact of pneumonia on children
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 28, 2025

Strengthening these preventive and treatment measures remains crucial in reducing the devastating impact of pneumonia on children in Kenya and across...

FAO report shows nearly 80 per cent of Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without urgent action, FAO warns that food insecurity and malnutrition will continue to rise, making the goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 increasingly diff...

Bodies of 11 more migrants found in southeast Libya, security official says
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

The International Organisation for Migration said on Monday that the bodies found in two mass graves in Libya bore gunshot wounds.

At least 4.4 million people in Somalia face starvation as drought worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The crisis is already forcing families to leave their homes in search of food, water, and medical aid, raising concerns about displacement and worseni...

Why youth unemployment crisis persists despite post-Covid economic recovery
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 11, 2025

ILO says a primary issue is the distinct lack of productive opportunities in African countries especially, with many young people unable to access dec...

Health organisations decry poor cancer care services, urge government to act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Many cancer patients who previously depended on NHIF coverage are now burdened with out-of-pocket expenses.

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