Berlin: Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. This means people are receiving medicine that may not work or could even cause harm. An alarming number of people across the continent may be taking cancer drugs lacking the vital ingredients needed to manage their disease.
Nyamira: Kenya’s deputy chief of staff, Eliud Owalo has put all rogue contractors on notice, warning that they risk being blacklisted if their slow work progress leads to stalling of government development projects. Owalo issued the warning while touring national government projects, observing that hardly any development project is completed
Kakamega: A non-governmental organization in western Kenya, The Sustainable Organic Farming and Development Initiatives (SODFI), is pioneering a transformative approach to agribusiness empowerment and food security in Kakamega and Vihiga counties. Speaking during a community outreach session, Winnie Tarus, SODFI’s Seed Banking Officer, outlined the organization’s multi-faceted support strategy that
Mbale: The Vihiga County Government, on Friday, hosted the first-ever Vihiga Biz Connect MSMEs Exhibition at the municipal grounds in Mbale town. The landmark event brought together hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators, and small-scale traders from across the county in a vibrant showcase of local talent and products. According to Kenya
Vihiga: In a major step toward strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery, Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo has officially commissioned the newly constructed Mulele Dispensary in West Sabatia Ward. The facility is poised to significantly improve access to primary healthcare services for hundreds of local residents. According to Kenya News Agency, speaking
Murang’a: The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the Murang’a County Government, has embarked on the construction of a 100-bed hospital wing at Kenneth Matiba Hospital located in the Makenji area of Kandara Sub-County. The project includes the development of a trauma centre and a doctors’ plaza, and it
Lewa wildlife conservancy: Samson Lemayan and Mercy Kwambai emerged winners of this year’s 25th Lewa Safari Marathon that attracted at least 1500 participants from across the globe. Mr. Lemayan from Maralal in Samburu County clocked 2:28:35 to finish the race, followed by John Musee and Joseph Kariuki who emerged second
Mombasa: The 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Deposit Insurers – Africa Regional Committee (IADI-ARC), was held in Mombasa, Kenya, with a rallying call that Deposit Insurance Systems must evolve in tandem with the challenges of modern finance. According to Kenya News Agency, the event,