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Economy

NBA Defends Kenya’s GMO Oversight Role in Court Battle Now

NBA told the court it has the expertise and legal mandate to regulate GMOs, insisting Kenya's biosafety framework protects public health and the environment.

Health

Ministry Seeks Public Views on Proposed Ban of Shisha and Waterpipe Tobacco Products

Kenya's Ministry of Health invites public input on banning shisha and waterpipe tobacco to curb youth tobacco use and improve health.

News

Suspected Ebola Cases Reported in 9 Counties All Turn Negative - Duale

Kenyan health officials confirm that all 22 suspected Ebola alerts across nine counties have tested negative, reinforcing the country's preparedness and active监

Health

Kiambu County's First Telemedicine Surgery: Pioneering Healthcare Innovation

Discover how Kiambu County has pioneered its first telemedicine surgery utilizing the Proximie system, enhancing healthcare services through real-time surgical.

Health

Uganda Confirms Six New Ebola Cases, Total Infections Hit 15.

Uganda has confirmed six new Ebola cases, raising total infections to 15. Twelve patients are under treatment, two recovered, and one died.

Climate

Waste Management Emerges as a Growing Challenge for Kenyan Counties

Kenyan counties face rising waste management challenges amid urban growth, risking public health and environment.

Health

KALRO Issues Urgent Warning Over Dangerous Levels of Aflatoxins in Kenyan Cereals

KALRO warns of high aflatoxin levels in Kenyan cereals, highlighting public health risks and the need for urgent action.

Politics

Wanjigi Promises to Reject 'Odious' Debt, Scrap SHA and VAT if Elected President in 2027

Presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi has outlined ambitious reforms, including rejection of illegitimate debt, abolition of the Social Health Authority, removal

Health

Dr. Omondi: From Top Student To Humanitarian Hero.

Discover how Dr. Austin Omondi, a top student turned humanitarian hero, Is transforming healthcare and communities across Kenya.

Health

Activists Protest Ebola Quarantine Plans Outside Nairobi's Milimani Law Courts

Protest outside Nairobi's Milimani Law Courts opposes Ebola quarantine facility, citing safety and ethical concerns.