Govt confirms additional Mpox cases in Kenya
The government through the Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional Mpox cases, bringing a total number of 33 confirmed cases since the outbreak began. In an update dated Friday, January 17, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa stated that the latest cases have been reported from Kericho and Taita Taveta counties. In addition, Barasa […]
University of Nairobi issues update on night fire incident
The University of Nairobi (UoN) acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret Jesang’ Hutchinson has issued an update on the fire incident that occurred on Wednesday night, January 15, 2025. In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, Hutchinson said that all students and staff at the institution are safe and accounted for adding that finance and […]
Pope Francis injures arm after falling at the Vatican
Pope Francis has fallen over and injured his right arm but did not suffer any broken bones, the Vatican says. In a statement, the Holy See press office said that due to a fall Thursday morning in the Casa Santa Marta, the pope’s residence, the 88-year-old pontiff “suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without […]
Muhoozi to security agencies: Arrest on the spot opposition groups dressed in military fatigue
In a striking directive, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, head of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and a key figure in the country’s political landscape, has ordered security agencies to arrest members of opposition groups found wearing attire resembling military uniforms. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on January 16, 2025, […]
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country. On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths. But in a […]
Foresighted or insecure? – Kenyan Prince says he knows lover will leave him
Kenyan social media influencer Kenyan Prince has admitted that getting dumped is his biggest fear in a relationship. During a Q&A segment discussing topics people often avoid in relationships, Prince, whose real name is Raymond Omosa, shared an introspective moment with his girlfriend. He revealed that he has frequently considered the possibility that she might […]
‘Something bigger than me’ – Bien speaks after delivering show-stopping performance at CAF draw
Musician Bien-Aimé Baraza was the headliner of the opening event of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Nairobi, and if videos on his social media pages are anything to go by, the artiste didn’t disappoint. According to Instagram Stories shared by the Grammy Award winner on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, attendees were left in […]