World Bank Stories
Globally, the analysis shows that the geographic distribution of extreme poverty has undergone a major transformation.
Mandera County Director of Community Health Services, Hassan Ali, said the results reflect a strong shift in community behaviour and a shared desire t...
The back-to-back losses in Turkey left Kenya with no points gained during the November FIFA window, resulting in the slip from 111th to 113th globally...
CJ Martha Koome described the Children Act 2022 as a transformative framework that demands full implementation.
Haiti’s qualification marks one of the standout stories of the campaign, but it was only the beginning of a night filled with history across the Carib...
With FIFA PASS, organisers and US authorities aim to provide a smoother travel experience for fans, ensuring that the 2026 World Cup is accessible, sa...
For the first time since its establishment in 1995, the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges World Conference is being held in Af...
The move comes after the SMPS flagged more than 30,000 abusive posts since the start of the year, highlighting the growing challenge of keeping footba...
The new guidelines aim to reduce health risks for both mothers and babies by providing clear, evidence-based strategies for care.
Postpartum haemorrhage remains one of the deadliest complications of childbirth, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of women every year. Globally...
They strongly opposed proposals to translocate wildlife to private ranches, warning that such actions repeat historical injustices. They cited the rel...
The event marks Kenya’s latest effort to stage major continental competitions as part of preparations for the 2026 World Rugby Challenger Series.
The Games will open on Friday, July 14 and close on Sunday, July 30, making them the largest in Olympic history, with 36 sports across 51 disciplines...
Thousands of Kenyan children under five are dying from preventable pneumonia due to malnutrition, air pollution, and delayed medical care.
Should Portugal qualify, the 2026 World Cup will be Ronaldo’s last stage, one final pursuit of the only trophy he has never lifted.
According to the lender, this disparity highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring that millions across the continent can prove who they are, a fundame...
Managing Director Phillip Mainga informed the Parliamentary Committee on Implementation that Kenya Railways had reached an agreement with the State De...
Declining freshwater reserves are not only reshaping ecosystems but also undermining employment, particularly in countries heavily reliant on agricult...
The continent accounted for over $15 billion (Sh1.9 trillion) of IFC commitments last year, with roughly 30 per cent already in local currencies.
Production capacity in major exporting countries remains constrained, and although shipping and energy costs are easing, they have not dropped enough...
The summit, organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and hosted by NCI-K, will be only the second edition held in Africa, follow...
Uganda makes its maiden appearance at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, facing France, Chile, and Canada as the young Cubs aim to shine on the gl...
Kenya and eight partner countries are embedding climate resilience into their health systems through a World Bank–funded regional programme aimed at c...
The finding from Kibale National Park broadens our view of how chimpanzees respond to wounds. Rather than leaving wounds unattended, they sometimes ac...
Human rights groups and media organisations have called for stronger protections, expressing concern over rising threats against reporters, particular...
The decision brings to a close a 12-year partnership that had positioned Saudi Arabia as host of the inaugural event, originally scheduled to take pla...
A urine sample collected from Cheruiyot during the Buenos Aires International Marathon on September 21, 2025 tested positive for Trimetazidine.
As part of the evaluation process, Kenya is currently hosting an IGA delegation assessing the country’s readiness and capacity to hold the event.
WFP warned that the expulsions come at a critical moment for Sudan, where over 24 million people face acute food insecurity.
Laurent Bukera, head of the WFP office in Sudan, and Samantha Chattaraj, the agency's operations director, were summoned by the ministry and formally...
