mpox outbreak Stories

Kenya's Mpox cases rise to 41 as viral haemorrhagic fevers spread across East Africa
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 14, 2025

The disease has spread across 12 counties, with cases reported in Nakuru (10), Mombasa (8), Busia (7), Nairobi (2), Kajiado (2), Bungoma (2), Taita Ta...

FKF to appoint new CEO following Patrick Korir’s resignation
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 05, 2025

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is set to appoint a new General Secretary following the resignation of Patrick Korir, who has served in an acting capa...

Kenya to integrate HIV, TB, malaria treatment into mainstream healthcare
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 05, 2025

The Ministry of Health is gradually increasing domestic healthcare financing to ensure uninterrupted access to these life-saving services, even as don...

KICD warns parents, schools to be wary of people selling unapproved CBC textbooks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

KICD CEO Charles Ong’ondo urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid exposing learners to content that has not met the required standards set by th...

New treatment procedures for drug-resistant TB to replace painful injections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The new regimens included combinations of newer drugs such as bedaquiline and delamanid, along with repurposed drugs like clofazimine and linezolid.

OPINION: Can the Swiss model revive Kenyan clubs’ continental football glory?
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 31, 2025

Kenyan clubs once dominated African football, producing players revered across the continent. However, their presence in CAF club competitions has dwi...

Kenya faces health crisis as US halts vital aid to fight HIV, malaria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The move has raised alarm in countries like Kenya, which heavily rely on the global fund for HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, and support.

71,000 drought-related “excess” deaths may have occurred in Somalia between 2022 and 2024
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The drought affected 7.9 million people—nearly half the population of the country—and brought the country to the brink of famine.

Kenya receives 9.3 million vaccine doses to boost BCG and measles immunisation efforts
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 22, 2025

Nine regional depots across the country, including Nairobi, have already received the BCG vaccines from the central vaccine store in Kitengela.

Fazam Football Academy aims to shape the future of Kenyan football in Eastleigh
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 18, 2025

Fazam Football Academy, located in Eastleigh, Nairobi, is on a mission to fill the gap in player development in Kenyan football. With over 60 young pl...

FKF penalises five clubs for rule violations
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 17, 2025

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has issued sanctions to five clubs for breaching competition rules, following a Thursday meeting by the FKF League...

Cholera epidemic claims 3,747 lives in Africa in 2024, with Sudan leading fatalities - Africa CDC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya, although less severely affected, has reported 300 cases and three deaths.

KICD ordered to fast-track textbook distribution for Grade 9 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The first day of Grade 9 under CBC was marked by congestion, confusion, and a shortage of classrooms and textbooks.

Grade 9 learners to receive CBC textbooks by January 13
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 07, 2025

The association also assured parents seeking to buy grade 9 textbooks that they would find them at stores countrywide.

Book vendors in Eastleigh report booming business with reopening of schools
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 06, 2025

Parents voiced concerns over the rising prices of textbooks, with many accusing vendors of taking advantage of the high demand to increase prices.

Parliament demands action on state's inadequate funding to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

On Saturday, the Ministry of Education confirmed that capitation funds had not yet been disbursed.

Government announces key directives ahead of schools reopening for first term in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that the 348 boarding schools which were closed last year due to safety standards would reopen only after meeting the necessary safe...

Bernard Kawinzi confirms departure from Posta Rangers
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 04, 2025

Bernard Kawinzi has confirmed his departure from Posta Rangers following a poor run in the FKF Premier League. The coach, who took charge in April 202...

Shortage of critical BCG vaccine puts children in Kenya at risk of getting TB
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 02, 2025

The BCG vaccine, one of the oldest immunisations still in use globally, is a cornerstone of childhood vaccination programmes.

FKF postpones start of Premier League matches amid transition challenges
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 31, 2024

FKF acknowledged the ongoing restructuring process which has left crucial standing committees such as those handling leagues and competitions referees...

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