A concerning development in Bungoma County has intensified the Mpox crisis in Kenya, as health authorities confirm the death of one individual among four diagnosed cases. The incident marks a critical point in the country’s efforts to contain the disease, which has now surpassed 314 cases across 22 counties since its confirmation in July 2024. […]
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Over 700 nurses have officially suspended their strike in Kilifi County following a crucial meeting with Governor Gideon Mung’aro. The strike, which had severely disrupted medical services, came to an end after the formation of a committee aimed at addressing the nurses’ grievances, marking a step towards resolving the ongoing healthcare crisis in the region.
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A new initiative is equipping 60 young journalists across Kenya’s Nyanza, Nairobi, and Coast regions with vital investigative and ethical journalism skills through mentorship from senior journalists, distribution of safety and ethical guidelines, and awarding of 15 investigative grants targeting corruption, human rights, and governance issues. The SAFIRI project, implemented by the Kenya Correspondents Association
A growing healthcare crisis is gripping Kenya, as medical facilities grapple with severe funding shortages and stalled development projects, threatening the well-being of millions. The situation has been exacerbated by a recent freeze in international aid, leaving hospitals understaffed, under-resourced, and struggling to meet rising demand. The heart of the crisis lies in a combination
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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kwale, led by renowned governance guru Jalim Ibrahim, successfully stopped a flawed Public Participation Forum that was scheduled to take place in Kinondo Ward to discuss the Kwale County Supplementary Budget 2024/2025 ,Kwale County Finance Bill 2025 and Regulations for Biashara Fund Bill. Jalim raised serious legal concerns, pointing out
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Ripoti ya WHO, Walinda amani watuzwa medali na bila kuisahau Siku ya kimataifa ya muziki wa ‘jazz’: Hizi ni Habari kutoka Kona mbalimbali za ulimwengu.
Muhtasari wa Habari za UN April 30, 2025. Read More »
In the heart of Mombasa, a coastal city rich in culture and history, one woman has emerged as a symbol of compassion, resilience, and community care. Amina Abdalla, founder of the Mombasa Women Empowerment Network and the Mombasa Mental Rescue Center, is dedicating her life to rescuing mentally ill individuals who have been abandoned by
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Mombasa, Kenya – By Athman Luchi Residents helping in rescuing .Photo Courtesy : Amina Abdalla rescue team Eight people, including an infant, tragically lost their lives on Monday afternoon when a wall collapsed during a burial ceremony in Miritini, Mombasa. Several others ustained injuries and were rushed to local hospitals for urgent treatment.Several others sustained
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Urinary Tract infections UTI are on the rise in Kilifi affecting school going girls and their mothers. According to a Nurse Officer in Charge Kombeni Dispensary Saumu Munga, she attributes this to poor sanitation and hygiene that is complicated by water scarcity. She says the homesteads in the rural areas use open latrines made up
Urinary Tract infections surge in dry season in Coastal County of Kilifi. Read More »
