Pharmacy board flags unregistered cancer injection in circulation
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has flagged an unregistered anti-cancer drug currently in circulation in the Kenyan market. In a statement on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the board stated that they discovered that the Floracil 1000 (Fluorouracil 1000mg/2ml) Injection was in the market despite failing to undergo their approval. “During routine post-market surveillance (PMS) […]
DP Kindiki flags off cohort of Kenyan workers heading to Qatar
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has flagged off a cohort of Kenyan workers heading to Qatar. Kindiki flagged off the Kenyan workers on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, as he closed the Jamhuri National Job Fair at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), COMESA grounds. The second in command also launched the Global Labour Market Strategy and […]
‘Wadunge zao’ – Buzeki opposes Ruto’s vaccination drive for cows
2022 Uasin Gishu County gubernatorial candidate Kiprotich Bundotich, alias Buzeki, has opposed the vaccination drive for cows championed by President William Ruto. Buzeki said that the process is shrouded in opaqueness and that the government should keep the vaccination drive away from farmers. “I am a cow, dude! UDA is lacking transparency concerning this vaccination. […]
‘Pray that you or any of your kin doesn’t fall sick because SHA/SHIF is still in limbo’ – Senator Onyonka
Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka has raised concerns over the state of Kenya’s healthcare system, which he says is faltering amid ongoing issues with President William Ruto’s health program Social Health Authority’s (SHA) e-claims portal. Onyonka expressed his worries on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, calling on Kenyans to brace themselves for a challenging festive season […]
PPB employs technology from US to detect substandard and falsified medical products
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has announced that it will use new US technology to detect substandard and falsified medical products. In a statement on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, PPB said it is partnering with Missions for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) to implement advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR) known as Pillscan. “The Pharmacy […]
Police smash organised shoplifting gangs that stole millions
A police unit launched to crack down on the surge in shoplifting has arrested 93 members of 28 organised crime gangs behind more than £4m worth of thefts. The national team has also identified 228 previously unknown offenders and 70 vehicles involved in retail crime in the seven months since it was launched, according to […]
MP Caleb Amisi mourns death of journalist Herman Igambi
Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has mourned the death of veteran journalist Herman Igambi. Igambi died on Monday at his home village in Burunda, Saboti Constituency, in Trans-Nzoia County following a long battle with brain cancer. Expressing his sorrow, MP Caleb Amisi paid tribute to Igambi’s legacy and courage describing him as a remarkable […]