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 […]
KHRC fingers police for violently disrupting anti-femicide protestors
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has faulted the police for violently disrupting anti-femicide protestors in the streets of Nairobi. In a statement on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, KHRC accused the police of using unwarranted force against the protestors, leading to several injuries. “Police in Nairobi violently disrupted a march advocating for an end to […]
Kasmuel McOure speaks after he was booed out of anti-femicide protests
Activist Kasmuel McOure has revealed the reason for his aborted attempt at joining protesters agitating for an end to the increasing cases of femicide. In a statement on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, McOure indicated that while he continues to press for an end to femicide in the country, he bowed out of the protests after […]
‘Anybody opposing vaccination of cattle is stupid’ – Ruto
President William Ruto has vowed to continue with his plans of vaccinating millions of livestock in the country despite opposition to the initiative by a section of leaders. Speaking during the fourth Pastoralist Leadership Summit in Wajir on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Ruto charged that the programme was an initiative that would benefit pastoralists and […]
‘I am a victim of cyberbullying’ – Martha Koome confesses while dismissing calls to eject her from office
Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday, December 10, 202,4 came out to confess to facing cyberbullying while in her line of duty. Speaking during the opening of the inaugural High Court Human Rights Summit, the president of the apex court in the country described the form of bullying she has encountered as technologically facilitated gender-based […]