Tag: Kenya
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Kenya reports first Mpox case in Garissa as health worker tests positive
Background: Mpox awareness in Kenya Kenya has been monitoring mpox—also known as monkeypox—outbreaks with heightened vigilance in recent years. The disease, caused by the mpox virus, typically presents with fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes, and it can spread through close contact. Health officials have emphasized early detection, contact tracing, and vaccination where appropriate to…
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Lives at Risk: Kenya-Uganda Border Landslides Claim Dozens of Lives and Displace Communities
Overview of the Disaster Last week, multiple landslides struck the mountainous border region between Kenya and Uganda, a rugged area known for its dramatic terrain and communities that rely on small-scale farming and cross-border trade. By now, more than 40 people have been confirmed dead, with many others reported missing or injured. Local authorities say…
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Kenya Reports First Mpox Case in Garissa as Health Worker Tests Positive
Kenya confirms first Mpox case in Garissa, linked to a health worker Kenyan health authorities confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox, or Mpox, in Garissa County on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s disease surveillance efforts. The case involves a health worker who tested positive for Mpox, underscoring the ongoing need for…
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Uganda-Kenya Landslides: Over 40 Dead in Mountain Border Region
Overview: A Tragic Toll in Uganda and Kenya Last week’s landslides in the mountainous border region between Uganda and Kenya have left more than 40 people dead, with dozens more injured or missing. The disaster struck in a rural area where villages cling to steep slopes and rivers carve through the landscape, complicating search and…
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Kenya Confirms Mpox Case in Garissa as Health Worker Tests Positive
Kenya Records its First Mpox Case in Garissa Kenya has confirmed its first case of monkeypox (Mpox) in Garissa County, marking a significant development in the country’s public health landscape. The case involves a health worker who tested positive for Mpox, according to authorities monitoring the outbreak. Health officials say they have launched a rapid…
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Tragedy on the Uganda-Kenya Border: Landslides Leave Dozens Dead
Overview of the disaster Last week, heavy rains unleashed a series of landslides along Uganda and Kenya’s mountainous border region, tragically claiming the lives of more than 40 people. The calamity struck several communities perched along steep slopes, where homes and livelihoods have long depended on the unpredictable alpine terrain. Rescue crews, local leaders, and…
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Karua Visits Raila Odinga’s Grave to Carry Forward His Dream
Tribute at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi: Karua’s homage to a Kenyan statesman On a day marked by quiet reflection, Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), paid a solemn visit to the final resting place of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The ceremony at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, brought together mourners,…
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Kenya’s Supreme Court Honoured as Africa’s Beacon of Integrity
Kenya’s Supreme Court Receives Africa’s Prestigious Judicial Honour The Supreme Court of Kenya has been recognised with the African Bar Association’s (AfBA) Medal of Merit for Judicial Excellence, a continental accolade that highlights the court’s role as a beacon of integrity and transformative jurisprudence across Africa. The award, announced amid a climate of evolving constitutional…
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Supreme Court Honoured as Africa’s Beacon of Integrity: Kenya’s Judicial Excellence Recognized
Kenya’s Supreme Court Receives Africa-wide Recognition In a landmark ceremony that underscores the continent’s commitment to the rule of law, the Supreme Court of Kenya has been awarded the African Bar Association’s (AfBA) Medal of Merit for Judicial Excellence. The accolade places Kenya at the forefront of Africa’s judicial reform movement and acknowledges the court’s…
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Kenya Supreme Court Honoured as Africa’s Integrity Beacon
Kenya Supreme Court Receives AfBA Medal of Merit The Supreme Court of Kenya has been awarded the African Bar Association’s (AfBA) Medal of Merit for Judicial Excellence, a continental recognition that underscores the court’s leadership in shaping transformative jurisprudence and safeguarding the constitution. The honour places Kenya’s highest court among Africa’s most respected judicial institutions…