Mary Muoki
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Health experts raise alarm over increasing Kala-Azar disease cases in Kenya
KEMRI researchers say the parasitic disease has now spread to at least 12 counties, covering nearly 60 percent of the country’s landmass, as cases continue to emerge in counties not previously classified as endemic.
Ruto’s school fees promise falters as students locked out of Grade 10
The President assured the nation that the government would meet all the costs to guarantee a 100 per cent transition. That promise is falling apart on the ground.
Health experts dismiss fears linking HPV vaccine to infertility
At a town hall meeting in Nairobi on Thursday, doctors and subject experts sought to reassure parents that the vaccine, now administered as a single dose, is safe, effective, and critical in the fight against cervical cancer.
Patients stranded in Nairobi as nurses, lab technicians join health workers’ strike
First to down their tools were doctors, who have been on strike since December 18. Clinical officers soon followed on December 23, and 25 days later, nurses and laboratory technicians have also downed their tools.
Gov't considers extending Grade 10 reporting deadline over low turnout
The Ministry of Education is now considering extending the deadline even as it insists it will achieve 100 per cent transition.Ministry data shows a sharp divide in reporting rates across the country. National schools, classified as Cluster One, are recording the highest turnout at 91 per cent. ...
Nairobi hospitals paralysed as doctors' strike enters fourth week, more health workers to join
Doctors have been on strike for 27 days, while clinical officers have downed their tools for the last 23 days.All remaining health cadres are expected to join the strike on Thursday at midnight, a move that is likely to further cripple service delivery in public hospitals across the county.
CS Duale, clinical officers clash over signing of CBA
The union accuses the CS of dragging his feet on signing their Collective Bargaining Agreement, despite approvals from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and the Council of Governors.
Gov't seeks Ksh.13B to feed 2.1 million Kenyans facing drought
Ten of the 32 counties are already in alert phase following the failed short rains season.The government says it requires Ksh.7 billion to provide food, water, and medicine for humans for the next three months to cushion those affected, and Ksh.6 billion for livestock, food, water, and an animal off...
Kenya signs new partnership with IWMI to boost irrigation, food security
The MoU, signed by Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho and IWMI’s East Africa Representative Abdulkharim Seid, is expected to unlock technical expertise, research support, and innovative investment models tailored to advance Kenya’s irrigation priorities.
Opposition leaders decry ‘rigging’ in Mbeere North, Malava polls as 2027 battle looms
Speaking during the memorial service of former Cabinet Minister Joseph Konzollo Munyao at Nairobi Baptist Church on Tuesday, the leaders warned Kenyans to be vigilant against forces attempting to roll back electoral reforms, insisting they remain optimistic of victory in the 2027 General Election....