Covid-19 variants Stories

Covid infection ages blood vessels, especially in women, study shows
Amina Wako  |  Aug 21, 2025

Blood vessels naturally stiffen with age, but researchers found the virus accelerates this process, leaving survivors at greater risk of heart attack,...

Nutrition expert explains why bananas and avocados are berries, yet strawberries aren’t
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 16, 2025

Dr Judy Jernstedt, a professor of plant sciences at the University of California, Davis, explained that the confusion around what qualifies as a berry...

Norwegian study shows women with more children have lower cancer risk
XINHUA  |  Aug 07, 2025

The research, conducted by the Arctic University of Norway (UiT), found that the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer decreases by approximatel...

KEPHIS warns proposed seed law could threaten food security, hurt farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

The Bill seeks to speed up the approval of seed varieties and remove delays that have hindered access to improved and climate-resilient seeds.

First malaria treatment for babies a major step to ending the disease in Africa – Biochemist
The Conversation  |  Aug 01, 2025

The new drug marks a major milestone in the fight against malaria, offering life-saving treatment specifically designed for the youngest and most vuln...

Burundi's ruling party grabs landslide victory in senatorial elections: electoral commission
XINHUA  |  Jul 27, 2025

Ntahorwamiye said 1,053 out of 1,054 district councillors elected on June 5 participated in the vote, representing a turnout of 99.91 per cent.

Cheese decoded: Understanding an ancient, simple, yet often misunderstood staple
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 24, 2025

Cheese texture reveals how it’s made and how best to use it—for example, soft, moist fresh cheeses like ricotta or cottage cheese are ideal for lasagn...

KEPHIS opposes seeds Bill 2025, warns of weakened oversight and rise in counterfeit seeds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

The Board said the Bill, which proposes to introduce a dual certification system involving the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), would create confusio...

AU appoints Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye as special envoy to troubled Sahel region
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 17, 2025

His mandate includes deepening engagement with governments, civil society, regional organisations, and key opinion leaders to advance "comprehensive s...

Senate moves to unlock farmers' fast access to drought-hardy seeds in new Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill aims to address what it describes as major inefficiencies in the existing approval process, which can t...

Opinion: Misplaced Praise - Abraham Verghese’s Eulogy for Meles Zenawi at Harvard Commencement
Addis Standard  |  Jun 07, 2025

A key theme of the address was his commendation of Harvard’s stance in defending institutional integrity, specifically, its resistance to political in...

Explainer: What you need to know about the Burundi elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 05, 2025

Voters will be choosing MPs to sit in the National Assembly, which has 123 members.

How to make a kid-friendly mint, lime, and banana milkshake
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 06, 2025

The drink is packed with vitamins and energy for active kids.

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, claims President Ndayishimiye
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 25, 2025

The head of state also claimed that Rwanda led by President Paul Kagame had tried to organise a coup 10 years ago in Burundi, comparing it to the cris...

Tanzania scientists working to develop disease-resistant bananas to combat deadly virus
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 18, 2025

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has increased surveillance efforts to monitor the movement of banana seedlings and ensure farmers...

Study finds Kenyans losing immunity against new, highly mutated Covid-19 variants.
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

As the virus continues to evolve, the study warns that many Kenyans remain vulnerable to severe outcomes from new variants.

Ex-France, Real Madrid defender Varane announces retirement
Reuters  |  Sep 25, 2024

Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31

Ministry of Health boosts mpox preparedness amid new variant concerns
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 12, 2024

Two new suspected cases of Mpox were then reported in Mombasa and Kilifi, bringing the total number of cases in Kenya to three.

President Kiir to meet Kagame,Tshisekedi over DRC conflict
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 05, 2024

Intense fighting between the Congolese army and resurgent M23 rebels has displaced thousands in the North Kivu Province.

Kagame accuses Burundi counterpart of lying about DRC military deployment
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2024

The situation unfolded in October 2023, with reports suggesting that Burundi quietly dispatched 1,000 soldiers near Goma, eastern DRC, purportedly to...

African leaders in solidarity with Russia after ISIS terror attack
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, Mali, and the Comoros are among the countries that have condemned the attack by the Islamic State.

Burundi blames Rwanda after RED-Tabara rebels kill nine
Amina Wako  |  Feb 26, 2024

Rwanda, led by President Paul Kagame, has in the past denied accusations of supporting the RED-Tabara and the M23 rebels.

Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 23, 2024

Both the DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 and Red Tabara rebels who have been wreaking havoc in the two countries.

Burundi closes border with Rwanda as conflict between the two countries escalate
Foreign Correspondent  |  Jan 12, 2024

A new conflict with significant regional implications is escalating between Burundi and Rwanda. Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour’...

Spanish and Mexican leagues to release VAR conversations from 2024
Agency  |  Dec 21, 2023

The idea is that VAR be "capable of harmonising decision criteria and therefore reducing recurring controversies" regarding its use, said FMF presiden...

VAR controversies prompt calls for action in Premier League
Agency  |  Nov 10, 2023

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta launched a blistering attack on the decision to let Newcastle's goal stand after his team's 1-0 defeat last weekend, labelli...

Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea
Agency  |  Nov 07, 2023

But with Chelsea also having three goals chalked off by VAR, Postecoglou was left infuriated by the amount of time spent waiting for decisions to be m...

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