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 […]
Jael’s stoppage-time strike sends Junior Starlets top of Group A after Tanzania draw
Kenya’s Junior Starlets secured first place in Group A of the CECAFA U-17 Girls Championship after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, thanks to a dramatic late equaliser from Jael Simiyu. Both teams had already booked their places in the semi-finals heading into the clash, but the encounter carried weight in deciding who would finish top of the group. Kenya and Tanzania ended level on seven points, with the Junior Starlets edging it on goal difference after earlier emphatic wins over Sudan and Somalia. The match lived up to expectations, with both sides […]
Where Is Lumumba? Why DR Congo’s Iconic Superfan Missed the World Cup Opener Against Portugal
Football fans around the world were left asking one question as DR Congo marked its long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years: Where is Lumumba? The absence of Michel Nkuku Mboladinga, popularly known as “Lumumba,” during DR Congo’s opening Group K clash against Portugal was impossible to ignore. The famous supporter has become one of African football’s most recognizable figures, transforming from a passionate fan into a global sensation whose presence is now almost as eagerly anticipated as the matches themselves. For many football fans, Lumumba’s rise to fame began during AFCON 2025. As DR Congo impressed […]
DR Congo Earn Historic First World Cup Point as Ghana Deliver Dramatic Late Victory
CAF representatives concluded their opening round of matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with another memorable night, as DR Congo produced one of the tournament’s biggest surprises by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw before Ghana secured a dramatic late victory over Panama. The results ensured that CAF finished the first round with several impressive performances against some of world football’s established powers, further underlining the continent’s growing competitiveness on the global stage. The spotlight first fell on DR Congo, who marked their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a historic result against Portugal in Houston. Making their […]