Trump WHO withdrawal Stories

WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

Trump's administration withdrew from the WHO upon taking office in January, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and o...

Voice of America staff put on leave after Trump directive
Reuters  |  Mar 16, 2025

Michael Abramowitz, Voice of America's director, said nearly his entire staff of 1,300 journalists, producers and assistants had been put on administr...

Kenya HIV patients live in fear as US aid freeze strand drugs in warehouse
Reuters  |  Mar 11, 2025

The 90-day foreign aid freeze, ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump after taking office on January 20, has upended the global supply chain for medic...

Ramadan recipe: How to make date and almond energy balls
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 09, 2025

They are simple, healthy, and full of natural sweetness.

UN food agency shuts Southern Africa bureau during drought, citing low funding
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

The agency would consolidate its eastern and southern African operations and run both from Nairobi.

How to make refreshing strawberry mocktail at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 01, 2025

This drink is not only hydrating but also bursting with sweet and tangy flavors.

Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria plays out in high-stakes AU elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 13, 2025

The drama at the Peace and Security Council election may pale in comparison to what is expected during the upcoming AU Commission leadership vote.

U.S. WHO exit jeopardizes Africa, says health body
Reuters  |  Jan 24, 2025

The concerns raised by Africa's leading public health officials are a sign of the potential impact of the U.S. decision on the U.N. agency's ability t...

US withdrawal from WHO sparks alarm among nations over risks to global health
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 21, 2025

Critics argue that the withdrawal comes at a critical time when global solidarity is crucial to addressing ongoing and future health crises.

Insurance withdrawals hit Sh13 billion as economic struggles among Kenyans deepen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The survey, published in December 2024, found that nearly half of insurance customers (44.1 per cent) skipped premium payments.

Kenya fell six million eucalyptus trees in just six months despite conservation efforts 
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 12, 2024

A report by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) reveals that six million eucalyptus trees were felled between January and June 2024 for proc...

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, Russia says he left the country
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

The collapse of Assad's rule followed a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East after many leaders of Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah grou...

How crumbling sewage system in Garissa poses health and environmental crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 19, 2024

Residents are appealing for urgent action as untreated raw sewage from a broken sewer line and the collapsed treatment plant has flooded areas around...

Four dead, three rescued after sewer line collapses in Shauri Moyo
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 13, 2024

Shocked residents milled around the area where the incident happened.

Raw cassava risks: Why proper preparation is crucial for safety
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 02, 2024

However, Maingi admits he is not aware of any side effects of consuming raw cassava, as it has always been a significant part of his diet.

CS Duale orders immediate ban on raw veneer exports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

The halt in raw veneer exports is intended to curb this practice, allowing trees to mature and contribute to the national restoration goals.

New ATMIS force commander arrives in Somalia during critical drawdown phase
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 29, 2024

In June of this year, ATMIS began handing over its forward operating bases in Lower Shabelle to the Somali Security Forces (SSF) as part of this drawd...

IJM, Witness Protection Agency partner to fast-track admission of witnesses
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 22, 2024

The move is timely following increased brutality and violence during the ongoing anti-government protests set to resume tomorrow.

Withdrawn Finance Bill tops MPs list as they return from recess
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2024

President Ruto withdrew the Finance Bill after intense protests, which, for the first time in Kenya’s history, saw demonstrators breach Parliament pre...

What next now that Ruto has withdrawn contentious Finance Bill?
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 02, 2024

The president’s decision has sparked debate among legal experts and the public on what grounds he withdrew a bill that had already been passed by the...

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