Kenya and China have launched discussions to establish local vaccine and pharmaceutical production centers, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system and reducing import dependency. Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan to discuss the project, which is expected to be fully operational by 2028. The initiative […]

At least four people died and several were injured this Saturday after the collapse of a gold mine in West Pokot County, in northwestern Kenya, local authorities reported. RELATED: Kenyan Muslims Pray for Gaza Amid Eid al-Adha Celebrations The accident occurred early in the morning, around 02:00 local time (23:00 GMT on Friday), when a […]

As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Adha, Kenyan worshippers in Nairobi dedicated their prayers to Palestinians in Gaza, where food shortages and ongoing conflict have made festivities nearly impossible. Leading Eid prayers, Imam Abdulrahman Mursal urged unity, stating, “We ask Allah to hear their cries. We feel their pain, even from afar, but what unites us […]

A document submitted to the National Assembly has revealed an alarming budget shortfall, putting essential health programs at risk. Among the most affected sectors are HIV/AIDS services, family planning initiatives, and immunization programs, according to senior health officials. With U.S. funding cuts already crippling HIV/AIDS programs, analysts warn that further reductions in government spending will […]

The case of the Belgian teenagers caught trafficking ants in Kenya has drawn attention to the illegal trade of lesser-known wildlife species. The two 19-year-olds, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, were arrested on April 5 with 5,000 ants at a guest house in Nakuru County. They were charged on April 15 and given the choice […]

Since 2020, Kenya’s judicial system has experienced a rapid digital transformation, driven in part by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A key development in this shift is the rise of AI-powered legal assistants, which are transforming how legal professionals conduct research, draft documents, and prepare cases—ultimately enhancing access to justice across the country. […]

Police union leader Garry Jean Baptiste has urged the Haitian government to provide more equipment and support as gangs, which control 85% of the capital, continue to expand their territory. Speaking outside the prime minister’s office, Jean Baptiste warned, “Take this insecurity seriously so more lives can be saved.” The demands come in the wake […]

Kenya announced its willingness to mediate peace efforts in Sudan on Wednesday, following accusations from Khartoum that Nairobi had violated Sudanese sovereignty by hosting a meeting for Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Force (RSF). Sudan condemned Kenya’s decision to host the RSF meeting on Tuesday, calling it an “act of hostility”—especially since the meeting […]

Two hundred police officers from Kenya arrived in Port-au-Prince on Thursday to join the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), led by the African nation with the aim of curbing extreme violence in Haiti. Upon their arrival at Toussaint Louverture International Airport aboard a Kenya Airways plane, the officers, including members of the elite SWAT team, […]

Kenyan police forces patrolled the streets of Port-au-Prince on Monday as part of their ongoing mission to combat gang violence in Haiti, which has devastated the Caribbean nation. Footage released by Haiti’s presidential office showed officers conducting ground patrols and deploying drones for aerial surveillance. Related:Haitian Government Takes Action to Support Victims of Deadly Attack […]