INTERPOL and WHO Join Forces to Tackle Health Threats at the Crossroads of Crime and Public Safety
NAIROBI, Kenya,16 Oct — INTERPOL and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a cooperation agreement to address threats where public health and security overlap, from falsified medicines to the suspected misuse of dangerous materials. The agreement sets up a framework that pairs INTERPOL’s law enforcement expertise with WHO’s public health leadership. The aim is…
Kenya’s Ebola Cases Rise to Seven as Africa CDC Reaffirms Support
Kenya has confirmed four additional cases of Ebola Virus Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, raising the country’s total to seven confirmed cases, including one death. The new infections were detected among people already under quarantine after exposure to the initial case. The Ministry of Health said the four latest patients comprise three healthcare workers…
Kenya Confirm Third Ebola Case as WHO supports Outbreak Reponse
NAIROBI, Kenya,Oct 16 – Kenya has confirmed two additional cases of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease, bringing the total number of infections to three, including one death, as health authorities intensify surveillance and contact tracing to prevent the virus from spreading into the wider community. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the two new patients, a…
WHO convenes NTD supply chain meetings as countries report faster customs clearance and stronger national procedures
Health ministries, pharmaceutical donors and implementing partners met in Geneva last month to tackle the logistical problems that slow the delivery of medicines for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and to start planning for a post-2030 world in which donations and funding may look different. The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted three back-to-back meetings on 22-25…
WHO launches toolkit to bring pregnant and breastfeeding women into TB research
NAIROBI, Kenya,Oct 16 – The World Health Organization has released a new online toolkit aimed at making tuberculosis research include pregnant and lactating women, a group long left out of TB drug and vaccine trials. The TB in pregnancy and lactation research toolkit is meant for researchers, trial sponsors, ethics committees, regulators and others involved…
Former TNA Secretary-General Onyango Oloo unveils new political party, declares 2027 presidential bid
PHOTO: Freedom and Opportunity Party (FOP) officials from left Anthony Kaara (National Chairman), Onyango Oloo (Party leader), Joe Mathai (Deputy Party leader), Magdalene Nzuma (Treasurer), Dean Anido (Executive Director) and George Oketch (Secretary General) shortly after the party got its registration as a political party. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Former The National Alliance (TNA)…
Africa Public Interest AI Council Formed to Ensure African Voices Shape AI Norms and Governance
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Africa is home to roughly 18 percent of the world’s population, yet data from the Africa Data Centres Association and the World Economic Forum indicate it holds an estimated 0.6 percent of global data centre capacity compared to nearly 45 percent in the United States, A 2026 industry study reveals…
DP Kindiki Opens 4th Correctional Service Week, Urges Adoption of AI and Clean Energy in Prisons
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – The 4th Correctional Service Week 2026, hosted by the State Department for Correctional Services, has officially kicked off in Nairobi convening justice sector leaders, policymakers, and international partners to map out a tech-driven and eco-friendly future for the nation’s penal system. The three-day national conference, running from October 13 to…
Lukenya Schools Commissions 40 kW Solar Project to Cut Energy Costs and End Power Outages
PHOTO: From L-R Lukenya Academy Primary and Junior School Principal Alfred Ngayai and two grade 8 learners Nicole Nyawira and Henry Musyoki join former school’s parent Patrick Musau (3rd left), Lukenya Schools Founder Mrs Kasanga Mulwa (2nd right) and Safer Power Group CEO Eng. Dalmus Mbai (right) in cutting a tape to commission a 40.92…
Cyber Resilience Critical to Safeguarding Africa’s $1.5 Trillion Digital Future
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct 12 – As Africa’s digital economy expands at unprecedented speed, unlocking new opportunities for businesses, citizens, and governments, securing this rapid growth has become an urgent priority. According to Africa’s Digital Defense Race, a new whitepaper commissioned by Mastercard, building robust cyber resilience will be essential to safeguarding the continent’s economic…
