KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 17 – A call has been made to increase the number of diabetologists who specializes in the treatment of diabetes as Diabetes Week comes to an end. Faith Okwayo, chairperson of Chronic Diseases Society of Africa (CDSA), says the number of specialists’ compared to the prevalence rate is way too low. Okwayo Read More
Read MoreNAIROBI, Kenya Nov 17 – Environment and Climate Change Principal Dr. Festus Ng’eno has voiced strong support for Kenya’s negotiators at COP29, where they are pushing for substantial climate financing commitments from the global north. Led by Kenya’s climate envoy, Ambassador Ali Mohamed, the team is working to secure $1.3 trillion for climate resilience projects Read More
Read MoreEMBU, Kenya, Nov 17 – President William Ruto has announced that the government will review the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program to address concerns raised by Kenyans, including Catholic bishops. Speaking at Embu University during the ordination of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u, President Ruto assured that the government will resolve the challenges affecting the rollout Read More
Read MoreSIAYA, Kenya, Nov 17 – The Kenya defence forces retirees have been urged to ensure safe custody of their documents which are invaluable in accessing services and benefits. Siaya county defence forces comrades association (DEFOCA) chairman, Boniface Owino Kotaya says a number of the military veterans and their dependants have been facing challenges due to Read More
Read MoreA South African court has ordered that a police blockade of a disused goldmine, in which hundreds of people are located illegally, be lifted. Emergency services have been at the site, in Stilfontein, around 90 miles south-west of Johannesburg, for several days. Police have blocked food and water entering the mine to, as one government Read More
Read More Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for respect and unity among Kenyans, emphasizing the need for peace in a nation often rattled by political tensions. His heartfelt appeal came during the consecration and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani at the Embu Diocese on Saturday. Steering clear of direct political confrontations, Uhuru chose instead to spotlight
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged to work with incoming President Donald Trump in his final meeting with current US leader Joe Biden. The two met on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru where they acknowledged “ups and downs” in relations over Biden’s four years in office. Read More
Read MoreBAKU, Azerbaijan Nov 17 – Kenya and Italy have signed a new framework for cooperation that grants Kenya access to Italy’s 5.5 billion euros in Mattei Plan, a fund dedicated to supporting climate resilience and sustainable development across Africa. The agreement was formalized by Kenya’s Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary, Dr. Festus Ng’eno and Read More
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