Dakar, Senegal – Senegal’s Minister of Health, Ibrahima Sy, has reassured the public that menstrual pads produced by the Chinese company Softcare are safe for consumers following an investigation into expired raw materials. The controversy began when the pharmaceutical regulator accused Softcare of holding approximately 1,300 kilograms (2,865 pounds) of…
Ngecha, Kiambu County – A family in distress is appealing for help after 36-year-old accountant Samuel Ng’ang’a Mwangi disappeared on February 27, with no trace despite ongoing efforts to locate him. Ng’ang’a, a father of two and husband to Cecilia Mueni, was last seen leaving their home along Thika Road…
Lisbon, Portugal – The Portuguese capital is set to host one of the fastest half marathon events in the world on Sunday, March 8, as elite distance runners from across the globe line up for the Lisbon Half Marathon. The 21km course is renowned for producing fast times, attracting top…
State House is set to spend Ksh.17 billion by the end of the current financial year, double the Ksh.8.58 billion originally allocated, as officials cite expanding operational needs and the addition of new state lodges. The escalation has raised public scrutiny over the institution’s rising appetite for taxpayer funds. Budget…
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi appeared before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee over major gaps in the county’s health sector, including questionable waivers amounting to over KSh. 2.2 million issued to patients not enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA). The session, chaired by Senator Godfrey Osotsi,…
The Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) will host the inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention (KHSC) from 5th to 8th May 2026 in Mombasa, bringing together national and international stakeholders to advance health security and pandemic preparedness. The four-day event will convene policymakers, scientists, One Health practitioners, health professionals, emergency…
LeBron James made history Friday, breaking the record for most field goals in NBA history, though the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 120-113 defeat to the Denver Nuggets. James, already the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s previous record of 15,837 field goals with a fadeaway jumper in the…
President William Ruto has announced that the government will compensate 12,000 individuals who were evicted from the Mau Forest in Narok County, with payments scheduled in the next financial year. The Head of State recalled that in 2023, the government had already provided KSh300,000 to 2,000 families who were living…
The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced Vincent Ngososei to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of former marathon athlete Samson Kandie. The ruling was delivered by Justice Nyakundi, with Ngososei having pleaded guilty to a lesser charge under a plea agreement with the State. According to the Office…
The late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, was laid to rest at his Mogondo home in Emurua Dikirr, following a tragic helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County, that claimed six lives on February 28, 2026. The burial ceremony came days after a joint funeral service held at Emurua…