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International

China Sends Second Team of Medical Experts to DR Congo to Support Ebola Response

China sends a second team of medical experts to DRC to support Ebola response efforts, including surveillance and case management.

Health

KNH Medical Fees Skyrocket: Patients Face Tripling of Key Service Costs Since April

Explore how KNH's recent medical fee hikes, with some services tripling since April, are affecting patients and the healthcare landscape.

International

Trump Administration Moves to End Support for Anti-Al-Shabaab Operations in Somalia

Trump administration ends US support for UN peacekeeping logistics in Somalia from 2027, impacting anti-al-Shabaab efforts.

Sports

Kenyan Tennis Star Angella Okutoyi Relocates to London, Signs Partnerships With Global Brands

Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi moves to London, signs global brand partnerships, boosting her international tennis career.

Stories

Baringo's Governor Cheboi Defends Rugged Terrain Ambulance Aid and Prioritizes Community Health

Explore how Baringo Governor Cheboi advocates for ambulances in rugged terrains, focusing on community health despite infrastructural hurdles and governance to�

Health

Government launches major crackdown on substandard medical products

Kenyan authorities remove 2,200+ unsafe medicines, including counterfeit Viagra and fake HIV drugs, in a major crackdown on falsified medical products.

Sports

DR Congo's 2026 World Cup Journey Ends in Disappointment Despite Valiant Efforts

Despite a brave performance, DR Congo's 2026 World Cup campaign comes to an end, with England prevailing. A look back at their journey and …

International

Anti-Migrant Protests Force Closure of Foreign-Owned Shops in South Africa's Eastern Cape

Anti-migrant protests in South Africa's Eastern Cape disrupt businesses, calling for foreigner expulsions amid rising tensions.

Business

Google Unveils Ksh129.5 Million Fund Targeting Kenyan Creatives

Google unveils a Ksh129.5M fund to empower Kenyan and African game developers with grants up to Ksh25.9M, fostering local innovation and international reach.

International

US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump's Bid to End Longstanding Policy

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s bid to end the policy. Read more about the 6-3 decision and its implications.