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Several Feared Trapped as Multi-Storey Building Collapses in Nairobi’s Eastleigh
NAIROBI — Rescue teams scrambled to Eastleigh on Friday afternoon after a multi-storey building under […]
Sifuna: A first-time senator will make history by becoming Kenya’s president in 2027
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that a first-time senator will make history by ascending […]
Regulators Warn Against Rushing Nuclear Power Projects Without Safety Standards
Energy sector regulators and environmental safety watchdogs have issued a stern caution against accelerating Kenya’s nuclear energy development initiatives without thoroughly enforcing international safety benchmarks and localized environmental frameworks. The cautionary remarks come as state agencies push forward with long-term…
Kenya Confirms Four New Ebola Cases, Bringing Total to Seven
Kenya has confirmed four new Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease cases, raising the total to seven. The new patients include three health workers and a relative of the index patient, all detected while in quarantine.
Cabinet approves KSh23.74 billion settlement of verified pending bills
Cabinet approved KSh23.74 billion to settle 28,726 verified pending bills of KSh50 million and below. The meeting also backed Kenya Airways financing, hospital expansion and additional Thwake Dam funding, with MSMEs prioritised for payments.
Ruto says Kenya produced 5.6 billion litres of milk as shortages hit shops
President Ruto cited milk production of 5.6 billion litres at the agriculture summit, while urban retailers faced shortages and higher prices. Drought, feed costs and informal buyers have strained processor deliveries, exposing a gap between annual output and shop supplies.
Ministry of Education Bans Politicians from Visiting Schools and Making Direct Donations
The Ministry of Education has directed that school donations follow official procedures, banning uncoordinated visits and direct handouts. Officials say the restrictions protect learners’ privacy and instructional time as schools prepare for examinations and the approaching campaign season.
Ministry of Health Suspends All Government Meetings, Seminars and Conferences in Hotels After Imported Ebola Case
The Ministry of Health suspended government meetings, seminars and conferences in hotels following an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. Mary Muthoni’s memo prioritises preparedness and contact tracing, with exceptions requiring approval and officials reporting no local transmission.
High Court Upholds Kenya’s $50,000 Travel Health Insurance Rule
Kenya’s High Court has upheld a requirement for short-stay foreign visitors to carry travel health insurance with at least $50,000 in benefits. The ruling dismissed constitutional objections, while the Ministry of Health allows qualifying policies purchased abroad.