US procures almost entire supply of COVID-19 drug

By VOA,

The Trump administration says it has locked down nearly the entire supply of one of the only available anti-COVID-19 drugs from the manufacturer for t...

coronavirus

OPINION: COVID-19 crisis presents opportunity for Kenya to rethink

By Guest Writer,

By Allan Chesang Disruption. That is probably the most (mis)used word of the quarter - and rightfully so. I bet we can all agree that with a...

‘I have no regrets!’ Moses Kuria accepts removal from National Assembly committee

By Ian Omondi,

Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has accepted his recent removal as Vice Chairperson of the Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works and ...

Emmanuel Wangwe , Jubilee Party , Moses Kuria , National Assembly

SpaceX launches astronauts into orbit from US soil for the first time in a decade

By CNN,

A SpaceX spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth's orbit f...

space x

U.S. plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline

By Reuters,

The United States is planning a massive testing effort involving volunteers n an effort to deliver a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine by the end...

coronavirus , coronavirus vaccine

Taiwan’s success in fighting coronavirus has infuriated China

By CNN,

While many governments struggled to contain the spread of coronavirus, Taiwan appeared to have it largely under control. In January, the self-rule...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , President Tsai Ing-wen , world health organization

TikTok, Bill Gates pledge Ksh.2 billion to help Africa tackle COVID-19

By Reuters,

The social media platform TikTok and the philanthropic Gates Foundation donated $10 million each on Wednesday to the vaccine alliance GAVI to help fun...

bill gates , COVID-19 , GAVI , Tiktok

Bidco Africa changes logo in solidarity with Kenyans

By Tony Owori,

A global pandemic has befallen the people of Kenya with many losing hope of what tomorrow holds and many are still pondering on how to respond. BID...

Bidco Africa

Bidco Africa joins fight to curb coronavirus spread

By Citizen Reporter,

In efforts to educate the public on the need to keep their hands always clean, as one of the ways advised on controlling further spread of the coronav...

School lessons to be broadcast on radio, TV and YouTube – CS Magoha

By Citizen Reporter,

Children from public schools will now have their lessons broadcast on TV, radio and YouTube after they were ordered to stay at home following the coro...

coronavirus

Running out of time: Kenya, other EA countries face new locust threat

By Reuters,

Countries in East Africa are racing against time to prevent new swarms of locusts wreaking havoc with crops and livelihoods after the worst infestatio...

locust

Gender inclusivity key in attaining food security

By Agencies,

In nearly two thirds of the countries worldwide, women are more likely than men to face food insecurity. The differences in gender roles, norms, and r...

food security

Nairobi Hospital blasted over new Board

By Duncan Mutwiri,

An all male Board announced by the Nairobi Hospital on Friday saw Kenyans express outrage and disappointment over lack of gender balance. The new B...

Equileap , gender equality , Nairobi Hospital.

BWIRE: Let’s listen to weather experts to minimise disasters

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire The adverse weather conditions including the devastating floods being witnessed across the country including in West Pokot where li...

Kenya Meteorological Department , West Pokot

Mental health: Stakeholders welcome policy implementation

By Citizen Reporter,

Challenges associated with mental health lead to economic losses at a national level as the productive human resource base is eroded. These were th...

President Kenyatta awards charter to Umma University

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday awarded Charter to Umma University after the institution met requirements by the Commission for University Educatio...

Umma University

Universal Health Coverage tops agenda as Uhuru meets Japan PM Abe

By Ian Omondi,

The ongoing roll out of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme and the development of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dongo Kundu dominated ta...

Japan PM Shinzo Abe , President Uhuru Kenyatta , TICAD 7 conference , Universal Health Coverage

Kenya, Botswana open new chapter of cooperation with three key pacts

By PSCU,

Kenya and Botswana on Tuesday signed three key agreements, opening a new chapter of cooperation between the two African countries. The agreements w...

Botswana , DP William Ruto , President Mokgweetsi Masisi , President Uhuru Kenyatta , state visit

CS Rotich to spend night in police custody

By Benjamin Muriuki,

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge will spend Monday night in police custody. This is after they...

Arror and Kimwarer Dam , Henry Rotich

CS Rotich surrenders after DPP Haji orders for his arrest over Arror-Kimwarer dams scandal

By Ian Omondi,

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich on Monday presented himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) hours after an order for his a...

Arror and Kimwarer dams , corruption , CS Henry Rotich , DCI , DPP Noordin Haji