Stop politicising Ebola preparedness, Health official asks politicians
The Head of National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Dr. Andrew Mulwa, has asked political leaders to refrain from politicising public health matters, especially on the ongoing debate on the establishment of an Ebola preparedness facility in the country. Dr. Mulwa noted that disease outbreaks are addressed through scientific and public health experts, other than political rhetoric, which is derailing the government health agenda.
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
A group of 150 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid growing worries about xenophobia are due to arrive by road in their home country on Monday, the Malawian authorities have said. The repatriation follows violence in South Africa’s Western Cape Province where there were reports a week ago of door-to-door intimidation, as well as the deaths of two Mozambicans in Mossel Bay. The Malawians were “among a number of foreign nationals” who had “sought refuge in temporary camps” in Mossel Bay, according to a statement from Lilongwe.
Elderly inmates dominate illicit brewing cases at Vihiga prison
Elderly offenders aged over 80 years form a significant number of inmates at Vihiga Prison, with most of them serving sentences or awaiting case determination for offences related to illicit brewing, the Officer in Charge has revealed. Speaking to KNA during an interview at the facility, Officer in Charge Patrick Emojel said many elderly offenders remain in custody because they are unable to raise the Sh100,000 bond or pay fines imposed by the courts.
Safaricom and Huawei Unveil Kenya’s First Fully Connected Homes with Fibre to Every Room
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has today announced the launch of Kenya’s first Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solution marking a major leap in home connectivity and setting a new benchmark for digital living. As Kenyan households become increasingly connected with multiple devices and high bandwidth applications running simultaneously, traditional broadband setups are no longer sufficient to meet evolving user demands. Safaricom’s new solution addresses this challenge by extending Fibre connectivity into every room of the home, delivering uninterrupted, ultra-fast, and low latency internet throughout. Unlike conventional Fibre to the Home which relies on a single router for Wi Fi […]
SportPesa Unveils Ksh 34.14 Million Boost for 2026 National Sevens Circuit
Kenyan rugby has received a significant shot in the arm after SportPesa unveiled a Ksh. 34.14 million sponsorship package for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than doubling last season’s Ksh. 15 million investment. The enhanced sponsorship underscores the betting firm’s continued commitment to the growth and development of rugby in Kenya as the circuit celebrates its 25th edition this year. The expanded funding will support host clubs, the Kenya Rugby Union media coverage, fan engagement activities, and increased prize money across the competition. The six-leg circuit will kick off with the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru on July 25-26 before […]
Osborne Monday Joins Nairobi United as Assistant Coach Ahead of New Season
Nairobi United have strengthened their technical bench with the appointment of former Murang’a Seals head Coach Osborne Monday as assistant coach ahead of the 2026/27 Sportpesa League season. The highly-rated tactician becomes the latest addition to the club’s ambitious project as they seek to build on an impressive debut campaign in Kenya’s top flight. Announcing the appointment, Nairobi United said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Osborne Monday as our new Assistant Coach. The former Kenyan international joins the Naibois as part of a revamped technical bench that continues to take shape following our successful debut season in […]
Senegal and Algeria Suffer Setbacks as Africa’s Strong World Cup Start Hits First Bump
Following an eventful start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 that has already produced memorable results for African teams; With Morocco holding Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire defeating Ecuador, Cape Verde earning a historic draw against Spain and Egypt securing a valuable point against Belgium, Africa had already demonstrated its competitiveness on the global stage. Tunisia had earlier suffered a 5-1 defeat to Sweden, and hopes were high that Senegal and Algeria could restore momentum against France and Argentina respectively. Senegal, Africa’s reigning champions, fell 3-1 to France in a fiercely contested Group clash at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night. While the […]