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Katiba Institute Executive Director Nora Mbagathi says the government’s claim that it complied with court orders suspending activities related to the proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base is contradicted by its own admission that construction at the site is continuing. In a further affidavit filed before the High Court, Mbagathi argues […]
Brick makers in Emuhaya Constituency are grappling with an increased risk of bilharzia as several residents take up the job without adequate protective measures. The Vihiga County Department of Health has identified North East Bunyore Ward as a high-risk area for the disease, largely due to the widespread brick-making activities that serve as a primary […]
Udadisi ndio mwanzo wa maarifa na katika kazi yangu ya udadisi nilibaini kati ya wapitanjia kadhaa mmoja kati yao anatatizo la uvimbe haswa uvimbe kwenye mguu mmoja au miguu yote katika kaunti ya Kisii ni kawa na hamu ya kufahamu chanzo cha tatizo hili ambalo nimeliona kwa watu kadhaa. Kupitia utafiti wa kina nilioufanya nilibaini […]
The United States has revealed it has alternative options for handling Americans exposed to Ebola if a proposed quarantine facility in Kenya is blocked by the courts, even as Washington remains hopeful an agreement with Nairobi will still be reached. Speaking during a White House briefing, US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr […]
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has marked 25 counties as either ‘very high risk’ or ‘high risk’ as the country heightens its preparedness to combat the deadly Ebola virus reported in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni, despite no reports of positive […]
President William Ruto has defended the decision to set up the U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki. He said he approved the project after receiving a direct request from the U.S., describing it as part of a long-standing health security partnership. According to him, the facility is meant to work in […]
Residents of Embu County have been urged to remain calm but vigilant after the county government confirmed the first case of Mpox within the region. In a statement released on Saturday, Embu County Executive Committee Member for Health Jamal A. Runyenje announced that laboratory results received on May 30, 2026, confirmed a positive Mpox case […]
The High Court of Kenya has blocked the U.S. backed agreement to construct an Ebola quarantine facility, delivering a significant blow to the Ruto administration and validating concerns from local health workers regarding biosecurity and lack of public participation. Despite the U.S funding proposal, the ruling halts the project, emphasizing the need for constitutional oversight […]
The Ministry of Health has assured Kenyans that the country is fully prepared to deal with any Ebola-related threats. This comes after reports of possible patient transfers and rising concern about infectious diseases in different parts of the world. Health officials want to calm the public by confirming that strong systems are already in place. […]
Kenya’s sprint king Ferdinand Omanyala once again proved why he remains one of Africa’s fastest men after delivering a stunning performance at the Xiamen Diamond League in China. The celebrated athlete crossed the finish line with confidence and pride, sending Kenyan fans into celebration as he continued to fly the country’s flag high on the […]
