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Canada to Unveil Tariff Response as US Trade Pressures Mount

Canada prepares to announce its retaliatory tariff plans amid rising US trade tensions and failed negotiations, signaling a deepening trade war.

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Dennis Itumbi's Defense of SHA Fuels Outrage Over Medical Data Breach

Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi faces backlash after defending Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) amidst allegations of a medical data breach, intensifying|

Health

Karen Nyamu Files Senate Motion for Better Endometriosis Care in Kenya

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has submitted a motion to the Kenyan Senate calling for improved diagnosis, treatment, and care for women with endometriosis. The,

Health

Nairobi Issues Seven-Day Deadline for Unclaimed Bodies at Mama Lucy Kibaki Funeral Home

Nairobi City County has given a seven-day deadline for the public to claim 59 unclaimed bodies at Mama Lucy Kibaki Funeral Home, raising questions …

Sports

Faith Kipyegon Ends 2026 Season Early Amid Hamstring Injury Recovery

Kenyan middle-distance star Faith Kipyegon has ended her 2026 season early due to a hamstring injury, ruling her out of the World Athletics Ultimate …

Sports

Jamal Musiala's Health Crisis: Repeated Collapses and a Neurological Diagnosis Shake Bayern Munich

Explore the recent health issues faced by Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala, including multiple collapses during matches and a confirmed neurological disorder,,u

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DP Kindiki Vows Continuous Push for Kenyans' Registration Under SHA to Boost Healthcare Access

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commits to expanding Kenyans' registration under SHA to enhance healthcare access via the Taifa Care programme, targeting 40M+皆

Health

Ruto Demands Swift Resolution of Health Workers’ Salary Arrears with One-Week Deadline

President William Ruto has given a one-week deadline to resolve salary arrears for health workers, emphasizing the sector's human resource challenges during the

International

Tanzania Suspends Mwanahalisi Newspaper Over Report on Government Divisions

Tanzania has suspended Mwanahalisi, a critical newspaper, for six months following a report on government divisions, raising concerns about media freedom in the

Health

Rachel Ruto Urges Urgent Action to Save Maternal and Newborn Lives in Kenya

First Lady Rachel Ruto advocates for urgent measures to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths in Kenya, highlighting the importance of leadership, investment, and