‘Kenya could have 10,000 coronavirus cases by end of April,’ MOH DG Patrick Amoth says

By Citizen Reporter,

Ministry of Health Director General Patrick Amoth posits that the total number of coronavirus in Kenya could rise to 10,000 by the end of April. Sp...

amoth , coronavirus

Fury over Kisii doctor who was suspended for refusing to tend to patient with coronavirus-like symptoms without protective gear

By Enock Sikolia,

The medical fraternity is questioning Kenya's preparedness in protecting its front-line soldiers against coronavirus after a doctor in Kisii was suspe...

coronavirus , Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital

Coronavirus lockdown measures could last months, Britons warned

By Reuters,

Some lockdown measures to combat coronavirus in Britain could last months and only be gradually lifted, a senior medical official said on Sunday. T...

coronavirus , distancing

Mexican governor claims poor people are ‘immune’ from coronavirus

By CNN,

The governor of the central Mexican state of Puebla told reporters Wednesday that poor people "are immune" from the coronavirus. During his remarks...

Why Starlets’ Acquino can’t wait to settle with her love, Leopards’ Oburu

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Since penning a one-year contract with Portuguese side Atletico Ouriense in mid January 2020, Harambee Starlets sensational midfielder Vivian Corazone...

Corazone Acquino , Leopards , Starlets , Vincent Oburu

Weeks of anguish and a ‘black box’ – Inside Tokyo’s decision to delay the Olympics

By Reuters,

Officials in charge of staging Tokyo’s Olympic Games crowded around a low table inside Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s residence late Tuesday, wincing...

coronavirus , olympics , Tokyo 2020

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

By CNN,

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, the leader said on Friday. On his Twitter account, Johnson said he had develop...

Boris Johnson , coronavirus

More layoffs for Australian sport amid coronavirus shutdown

By Matthews Mutai,

Australia’s soccer federation laid off most of its staff on Friday as domestic sports battled to stay afloat during the national lockdown to contain...

coronavirus

Respect Fifa directive, NSL clubs appeal to gov’t

By Agencies,

National Super League (NSL) council chairman Johsntone Sakwa has expressed concern the Sh90 million sponsorship deal with a gaming firm could be jeopa...

FIFA , FKF elections , government , NSL Clubs , SDT

Goldenscape founder Peter Wangai arrested over fake greenhouse deals

By Ian Omondi,

Detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday arrested Goldenscape Group Limited boss Peter ...

FIFA ponders new transfer window dates

By Agencies,

FIFA is considering changing the dates of this summer’s transfer window as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. World football's governing body ...

FIFA , Transfers

IOC criticised after Turkish boxers get coronavirus

By Reuters,

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of irresponsibility after two Turkish boxers and a trainer caught the coronavirus during a ...

coronavirus , IOC , Turkish boxers

OPINION: Stock up ventilators to manage COVID-19

By Citizen Reporter,

By Dr. Steve Adudans We have entered a dangerous stage in our effort to keep the COVID-19 at bay. Our preventive and containment efforts are fallin...

coronavirus , ventilators

COVID-19: What people living with HIV should know

By Citizen Reporter,

The Ministry of Health has now released a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in regards to what people living with HIV should know about the no...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , HIV , ministry of health

Senior British diplomat, 37, dies after contracting coronavirus

By CNN,

A senior British diplomat stationed in Hungary has died after contracting coronavirus, the UK's Foreign Office said on Wednesday. Steven Dick, age...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , Steven Dick , UK Foreign Office

BWIRE: Kenya media has done well on coronavirus ‘infodemic’

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire The media in Kenya in general and journalists in particular have done well in focusing the current health challenges facing the cou...

Chelsea allow Willian to return to Brazil

By Agencies,

Chelsea winger Willian has returned to Brazil after receiving permission from the Premier League club to leave the country. The club has allowed hi...

chelsea , coronavirus , Willian Borges

Ighalo set for Man United stay as Martins prepares to join Shanghai

By Reuters,

Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins is on the verge of a return to Shanghai Shenhua, Chinese media have reported, increasing the likelihood Odion Ighalo ...

Manchester United , Obafemi Martins , Odion Ighalo , Shanghai Shenhua

Mwendwa pleads with Uhuru to save Qatar WC dream

By Jacob Icia,

Effective March 24, 2020, another countdown begun towards yet another deadline to pay former Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche his Sh. 109 million, t...

Adel Amrouche , Amina Mohammed , Bobby Williamson , CAS , FIFA , FKF , Nick Mwendwa , Qatar , Sam Nyamweya , Uhuru kenyatta , WC

30-year-old Zimbabwe broadcaster dies of coronavirus

By CNN,

A prominent 30-year-old television journalist has died in Zimbabwe after contracting the new coronavirus infection, the first person to die in the cou...

Zimbabwe , Zororo Makamba