They line up by the hundreds to meet recruiters at schools in provincial towns and convention halls in large cities, some carrying advanced diplomas, others with only a primary education to their name. Each is hoping to land one of the million jobs the Kenyan government aims to fill thisContinue Reading
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to nine from three, the country’s health ministry said. The East African country declared an outbreak of the severe, often-fatal viral infection late last month. The latest outbreak is being driven by the Sudan strain of the virus, for whichContinue Reading
Four family members have been arrested by police in Dukana, North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, following the heartbreaking murder of newborn twins, just two days after their birth in Dololo Boji village. Dukana Assistant County Commissioner (ACC), Nazarin Njuki, confirmed that the twins-a boy and a girl-are believed to haveContinue Reading
Kenya’s shilling was marginally stronger against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed. At 0912 GMT, the shilling traded at 129.00/129.50 per dollar, compared to 129.10/129.60 at the close of trading on Tuesday.Continue Reading
An outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Tanzania’s Kagera region has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals. Despite the alarming deaths, health authorities have refrained from imposing travel or trade restrictions with Tanzania. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised a high alert for surrounding countries,Continue Reading
By AFP Five years after Covid-19 began its deadly rampage, the world is still asking: Is it ready to handle the next pandemic? The World Health Organization (WHO) has been leading efforts to assess potential threats and ensure the world is prepared. While the WHO believes the world is betterContinue Reading
False Reporting of Protester Deaths Kenyan police have been accused of misreporting the deaths of anti-government protesters during nationwide protests in June and July 2023. According to a Reuters investigation, several victims, including 19-year-old Charles Owino and 21-year-old Shaquille Obienge, were killed by gunshot wounds, but their deaths were falselyContinue Reading
What could be wrong with her? Why is she sitting like that, head in her hands? Should I approach and say, ‘Hi, what’s the problem?’ No, I can’t. This is a strange land, I can’t. You never know who’s who. But she’s been there for an hour… it can’t beContinue Reading
How to Protect Your Mental Health in a Toxic Work EnvironmentContinue Reading