PEPFAR does not support abortion, country director says
In June this year, some ten MPs wrote a letter to the US House of Representatives and Senate cautioning against reauthorization of the funding in 2023 on moral grounds.
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PEPFAR does not support abortion, country director says
Nairobi to host 8th edition of Digital and Technology Week
The event, organised by Go Gaga Experiential, aims to bring together provide unparalleled industry insights, explore emerging trends, and accelerate growth within the sector.
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Nairobi to host 8th edition of Digital and Technology Week
PEPFAR: Comprehensive sexuality education key for better health outcomes
Country Director Brian Rettmann said CSE is critical in helping learners understand better health outcomes and lifestyle behaviors.
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PEPFAR: Comprehensive sexuality education key for better health outcomes
Activists drum support for Wamuchomba's 'Heshimu Uzazi' campaign
Under the umbrella of Nguvu Change Leaders and GAMAFRICA Foundation, the activists have called for a national policy on obstetric violence.
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Activists drum support for Wamuchomba's 'Heshimu Uzazi' campaign
Tourism stakeholders raise safety concerns after attack at Pinewood Beach Resort
Tourism stakeholders have raised safety concerns after colleagues sustained injuries following an attack at the Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa in Diani Kwale County.
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Tourism stakeholders raise safety concerns after attack at Pinewood Beach Resort
'For colored girls': Five Kenyan actresses to feature in performances addressing SGBV
Five Kenyan actresses are today set to feature in a globally acclaimed play that depicts issues of sexual and gender-based violence.
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'For colored girls': Five Kenyan actresses to feature in performances addressing SGBV
Activists opt for online campaign to push government's action on teenage pregnancy
A group of rights activists is now banking on an online campaign aimed at pushing the government to address teenage pregnancies.
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Activists opt for online campaign to push government's action on teenage pregnancy
Mortgage company banks on housing conference to woo stakeholders
The Kenya Mortgage Refinance company is banking on the forthcoming Affordable Housing Conference to woo investors in the housing sector.
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Mortgage company banks on housing conference to woo stakeholders
YMCAs urged to put more focus on greening initiatives
The Mama Doing Good CEO Dr Kipkorir Chumo said the country prides itself on a massive youthful population that requires attention and support so that they can shift focus on climate solutions.
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YMCAs urged to put more focus on greening initiatives
I have forgiven you, Woman rep Maina tells Waiguru
Maina said although Waiguru who doubles up as the Council of Governors chairperson had allegedly incited youth to attack her, she had overcome the incident and forgiven the governor.
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I have forgiven you, Woman rep Maina tells Waiguru
'For colored girls': Fighting GBV through theatre
A 48-year-old play, known for powerfully describing racism, sexism, violence experienced by women is set to be performed in Kenya, as a way to create awareness against GBV.
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'For colored girls': Fighting GBV through theatre
Woman rep Njeri Maina donates energy-saving jikos in solidarity with tree planting drive
Every beneficiary of an energy-saving jiko must plant at least 10 trees during the nationwide exercise that starts on November 13, 2023.
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Woman rep Njeri Maina donates energy-saving jikos in solidarity with tree planting drive
EACC petitioned to probe Ruiru Water official over nepotism, gross misconduct
A resident from Ruiru has called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to move swiftly and probe a senior manager of the Ruiru Water Company.
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EACC petitioned to probe Ruiru Water official over nepotism, gross misconduct
Rights groups join forces to counter surveillance, digital repression in Africa
Several rights groups have called on African governments to protect their citizens from digital rights suppression.
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Rights groups join forces to counter surveillance, digital repression in Africa
Investor storms Nairobi's Kilimani with multimillion-shilling housing project
To be managed by Anno Real Estate, the development dubbed ‘Tsavorite Gardens’ will comprise over 300 homes.
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Investor storms Nairobi's Kilimani with multimillion-shilling housing project
Trade Unions' registrar Mathenge jailed for one month
Beatrice Mathenge was found guilty of contempt of court after she ignored court orders in a case filed against her by the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU).
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Trade Unions' registrar Mathenge jailed for one month
Lack of clarity, poor surveys major causes of delays in registration of community lands
Many communities are torn between following fixed boundaries or the natural landmarks which, in many cases, result in conflicts, according to NLC boss Otachi.
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Lack of clarity, poor surveys major causes of delays in registration of community lands
Israeli military refutes claims of use of white Phosphorous in Gaza war
White Phosphorus smoke, when inhaled, can cause sudden lung injuries and suffocation. It can also cause second and third-degree burns to the skin and readily ignites upon contact with oxygen. 
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Israeli military refutes claims of use of white Phosphorous in Gaza war
Anesthesia: Hospitals grappling with lack of tools to monitor air supply in surgery
A capnography which is essential for the task plays a key role in detecting leading causes of anesthesia-related complications and deaths in low-resource settings.
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Anesthesia: Hospitals grappling with lack of tools to monitor air supply in surgery
Israeli death toll hits 1,200 as military moves to rescue 150 hostages
Israeli forces have tightened their longstanding blockade of Gaza, sealing it off and vowing that nothing will go in or out, including water, food, medicine, gas or electricity.
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Israeli death toll hits 1,200 as military moves to rescue 150 hostages
Ruto: Government will lease and not privatise sugar factories
Ruto said the leasing plan aims to ensure efficient operations and prudent management of the factories to safeguard the interests of farmers.
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Ruto: Government will lease and not privatise sugar factories
Israel attack: Envoy says there could have been an intelligence failure
Aljazeera reports that the attack which has been termed as massive has left 22 people dead and scores injured.
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Israel attack: Envoy says there could have been an intelligence failure
40 patients to undergo free cleft surgery at Nyeri Referral Hospital
The announcement was made today as the hospital in partnership with Smile Day hosted celebrations for beneficiaries of free cleft surgery in commemoration of the annual World Smile Day.
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40 patients to undergo free cleft surgery at Nyeri Referral Hospital
Include menstrual products in household budgets, Maasai men urged
David Ole Simel a participant said over the years Maasai men have seen periods as a taboo and distanced themselves causing more harm than good.
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Include menstrual products in household budgets, Maasai men urged
Smile Train launches training in paediatric anaesthesia
The PATA training seeks to increase access to safe surgery and anaesthesia care through intensive, year-long fellowships in Paediatric anaesthesia.
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Smile Train launches training in paediatric anaesthesia
Expert says performance management software key for excellence in banking sector
HR expert said to gain a competitive edge and steer their teams toward success, HR leaders across the country are embracing the power of performance management software.
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Expert says performance management software key for excellence in banking sector
Mombasa environmentalists bag Sh7 million at AU's innovation hub for efforts to combat ocean pollution
The three teams emerged the top during the US Agency for International Development (USAID) supported Mombasa Plastics Prize, and won a cumulative prize of Sh7 million.
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Mombasa environmentalists bag Sh7 million at AU's innovation hub for efforts to combat ocean pollution
Leather stakeholders support move to ban imported mitumba shoes
Leather Apex Society of Kenya said the ban will inspire investor confidence, motivate local production and ultimately create value and jobs for farmers and young Kenyans.
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Leather stakeholders support move to ban imported mitumba shoes
JKUAT student among young African scientists feted at global conference to eradicate tsetse flies
A Masters Student at JKUAT, Julia Wanjira basked in glory after her research poster was ranked number one, in a conference attended by eminent scientists from across the world.
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JKUAT student among young African scientists feted at global conference to eradicate tsetse flies
Global conference adopts resolution to eliminate sleeping sickness by 2030
The disease claims 50,000 lives annually, within Africa and covers over 10 million square kilometers in 38 countries, with 1000 human cases reported in 2022.
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Global conference adopts resolution to eliminate sleeping sickness by 2030
Kenya can save Sh21bn annually if tsetse flies are eradicated, DP Gachagua
Gachagua said a time has come for scientists to lay locally available strategies of sweeping the country and the continent clean of the disease.
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Kenya can save Sh21bn annually if tsetse flies are eradicated, DP Gachagua
Kenyan authors take only 10pc of their profits
Although Kenya has a vibrant and diverse reading culture thriving amidst its rich literary traditions and a growing appetite for knowledge, authors get only 10pc of profits.
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Kenyan authors take only 10pc of their profits
Sleeping sickness: Kenya hosts AU's InterAfrican Bureau global conference on Tsetse flies
The disease is estimated to claim over 50,000 lives annually, while over 65 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are currently at risk of contracting it.
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Sleeping sickness: Kenya hosts AU's InterAfrican Bureau global conference on Tsetse flies
AU's InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources calls for unity in eradicating Tsetse flies
Dr Salih said trypanosomiasis also known as sleeping sickness remains a formidable obstacle to sustainable agriculture, rural development and public health in numerous countries in Africa.
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AU's InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources calls for unity in eradicating Tsetse flies
Climate change, insecurity major hindrance to tsetse fly control
Climate change and wars in sections of Sub-Saharan Africa have slowed down the efforts to eliminate tsetse flies and African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness
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Climate change, insecurity major hindrance to tsetse fly control
Drivers, conductors' federation asks members to increase fares
The Federation of drivers and conductors in Kenya (FEDCO) has asked its members to increase transport fees by 30 percent, following the new drastic fuel prices.
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Drivers, conductors' federation asks members to increase fares
Ms President community dialogue calls for woman empowerment in Kajiado
The community dialogues are an outcome of the Ms President season 2 show which are geared towards creating awareness on the pertinent issues affecting the communities at grassroots
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Ms President community dialogue calls for woman empowerment in Kajiado
Kenyan fintech platform gets approval for public fundraising in the US
LipaLater, a Kenyan fintech platform has received exclusive approval to raise funds from the general public in the United States.
By 2 months ago
Kenyan fintech platform gets approval for public fundraising in the US
No, bee stings do not increase the penile size
The claim widely shared in WhatsApp forums indicated that by one subjecting their genitalia to bee stings it will be enlarged in size permanently.
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No, bee stings do not increase the penile size
Rights lobby group partners with CBOs to train youth on digital financial skills
A digital rights lobby group has partnered with Community Based Organisations in Nairobi and Tana River counties to equip young people with digital financial Skills.
By 2 months ago
Rights lobby group partners with CBOs to train youth on digital financial skills
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