Millions of people across Africa and other low and middle-income countries, including Kenya, are set to access a powerful new HIV prevention option following a groundbreaking deal that will slash treatment costs.The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero Labs to manufacture a generic version
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WHO Dispels Autism Myths on Medicine, Vaccines
Many years have passe, and parents-to-be have quietly worried about the choices they make during pregnancy — even something as simple as taking a painkiller. Could it harm the baby? Could it lead to conditions like autism?On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) sought to alley some of those fears.
High Court Orders Samidoh to Surrender Passport while in the US
Kenyan Mugithi artist and police officer Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh, has been ordered by the High Court to surrender his passport following allegations of desertion of duty raised by the National Police Service (NPS). The court’s ruling was delivered on Friday, July 25, and also granted Samidoh anticipatory
Silas Jakakimba and wife Florence Adhiambo dump each other after Failed Marriage
Prominent Nairobi-based lawyer Silas Jakakimba and his wife Florence Adhiambo have announced their separation, ending their marriage after just four years. The couple shared their decision through a joint statement on social media, emphasizing mutual respect and a desire for privacy during this personal transition. The statement, posted on Jakakimba’s official
Comedian KK Mwenyewe, Known for Mimicking Rigathi Gachagua, Passes Away
Zakaria Kariuki, popularly known as KK Mwenyewe, a beloved comedian renowned for his captivating impersonations of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has died. The news was confirmed by fellow comedian and collaborator Kafengo, who announced that Kariuki passed away at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital on Monday night after a brief
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Jaoko Oburu Odinga’s Appointment as Special Advisor: Implications and Significance.
Jaoko Oburu Odinga President William Ruto’s appointment of Jaoko Oburu Odinga as Special Advisor on Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods reflects strategic political and policy priorities. Here is a structured analysis of the implications, responsibilities, and context of this decision: Key Details of the Appointment- Role: Special Advisor on Economic
Agustin Escobar, Siemens CEO, family Die in Hudson River Crash amid Fuel shortage
The tragic Hudson River helicopter crash on Thursday claimed the lives of Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, their three children, and the pilot. The family, visiting New York City from Barcelona, had arrived earlier that day for a sightseeing tour. The helicopter, operated by New York
Wafula Chebukati: The Guardian of Kenya’s Democracy or a divisive Figure?
Wafula Chebukati, the former Chairman of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), passed away today, leaving behind a legacy that is as celebrated as it is contested. To some, he was a symbol of resilience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the democratic process. To others, he was a