Tag: Covid-19

StanChart to close 8 branches in Nairobi amid Covid-19 pandemic

Standard Chartered Bank has announced the temporary closure of eight branches in Nairobi for three months in a bid to minimise the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. In an email to its customers on Tuesday, April 28, the bank said that staff from the affected branches will be deployed to other business units. “Please be assured […]

New employment law seeks to bar firing of staff, pay cuts

Legislators amend Act to prevent dismissal of employees,offenders risk two years imprisonment.

Coronavirus cases top three million as nations plan lockdown exit

The three-million figure for confirmed coronavirus cases probably reflects only a fraction of the actual number of infections, as many countries are testing only the most serious cases

Ghana plans to build 90 new hospitals in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Majority of health facilities in Ghana are poorly resourced and many parts of the country do not have hospitals at all.

Ngilu donates 10,000 face masks each to Joho and Tolgos

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu donates face mask to Elgeyo-Marakwet and Mombasa Counties to help fellow leaders tackle Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Cases rise by 8 pushing total to 363 in Kenya

Eight more people in Nairobi and Mombasa counties test positive for coronavirus disease, says Health Cabinet Secretary Kagwe.

Lawyers raise thousands of shillings, Bonga points to cushion out of work young advocates

Nelson Havi’s deputy, Caroline Kamende, is spearheading the fundraiser to cushion young advocates from Covid-19 economic slowdown.