Category Archives: National
Wajir patient isolated over suspected viral haemorrhagic fever
Oct 07, 2026 at 10:23 PM
A disease surveillance report from Habaswein indicates that the patient was found to have severe anaemia, with a haemoglobin level of 4g/dL, at a private health facility.
Uhuru quits Azimio leadership as Kalonzo vows to keep coalition united
Oct 07, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Kenyatta said his resignation followed the official handover of the Jubilee Party leadership.
Passenger dies aboard Kenya Airways flight to Lagos
Oct 07, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The crew responded immediately and administered first aid to the passenger in line with their training and established emergency procedures.
Kenya steps up Ebola response as contacts rise to 57
Oct 07, 2026 at 10:53 AM
As of Wednesday morning, 10 people were in quarantine facilities as ministry officials continued tracking and monitoring those identified as possible contacts.
Ruto orders stronger Ebola response as KMA, KMPU raise vigilance
Oct 07, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Authorities have further traced passengers who travelled on the same flight as the deceased. So far, 27 passengers who may have had contact with the patient have been identified and contacted, with public health measures being undertaken.
DNA bill seeks to settle paternity questions at birth
Oct 06, 2026 at 09:41 PM
Nyakach MP James Nyikal has proposed the Child Identity and Family Integrity Bill, 2026, seeking to make DNA verification of parentage part of the birth process.
Kenyans pile pressure on government to save forests
Oct 06, 2026 at 03:54 PM
The groups said there was growing public concern over projects in forests and other protected ecosystems, citing Imenti, Nairobi National Park, Ngong Road Forest, Karura, the Aberdares, the Mau Forest Complex and Suam Forest.
KICD releases approved Grade 11 textbooks ahead of 2027 use
Oct 06, 2026 at 01:44 PM
KICD has urged school principals to ensure staff are available to receive the books during the distribution period.
Kenya confirms first Ebola case as patient dies
Oct 06, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The patient was transported directly from JKIA by a relative to a Nairobi hospital, where he was isolated after presenting with symptoms associated with viral haemorrhagic fever.
Politicians, Schools Put on Notice Over Learner Publicity Photos
Oct 06, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Kaga warned that politicians could seek to use schools as publicity platforms ahead of the campaign period, urging school administrators to handle donations without involving learners.