Airtel Kenya unveils AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to enable customers flag potential spam messages

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – Airtel Kenya has launched a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost, the service which offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages requires no additional application downloads and is automatically activated for…

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Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) calls for adequate allocation of resources for reproductive health services and maternal healthcare

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission has raised an alarm over recent study by the Ministry of Health,African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) and Guttmacher Institute that has shown estimated 792,694 induced abortions occurred in Kenya in 2023. The study revealed that more than half of all women with post-abortion…

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PS Dr. Ouma Oluga calls for Unified Effort to deliver results under Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has reaffirmed Health Ministry’s commitment to ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) delivers tangible results for Kenyans. While Speaking during a strategy meeting with the Directorate of Policy, Digital Health and Innovations, Dr. Oluga stressed that restoring public trust in the health system is…

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Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemns police brutality, calls on IPOA and NPSC to speed up Investigations and resolve outstanding cases

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) led by President Faith Odhiambo has condemned attack against residents of Angata Barrikoi, Kilgoris who were peacefully demonstrating against threats to deprive and disposes them of their property and deny them their right to enjoy property which led to lost six lives following a…

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Faith and Health Leaders convene for Faith in Action Health Conference in Fight Against Maternal Mortality and Cervical Cancer

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 – Religious and health leaders from across Africa have convened in Nairobi for the Faith in Action Health Conference an unprecedented interfaith initiative aimed at accelerating fight against maternal mortality and cervical cancer two of the continents most urgent and preventable challenges. The two day event organized by Africa Health and…

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KEPSA, Ministry of Education, SDTVET and AfDB unveils an initiative aiming to address youth unemployment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 – The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SDTVET) through strategic partnership with the African Development Bank and the Youth Employment Initiative Multi-Donor Trust Fund has launched Technical and Vocational Education and Training Entrepreneurship (TVET-E) Project….

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ICGLR Regional Committee Hosts its 30th Meeting Against Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has convened its 30th Meeting of the Regional Committee against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources in Nairobi. The high level meeting brings together policymakers, technical experts and regional stakeholders from the 12 ICGLR member states which include Angola, Burundi, Kenya,…

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KEPSA commits to sustain structured public-private dialogue leading to the Finance Bill 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 –The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) In an engagement with the National Assembly Committees on Finance and National Planning Budget and Appropriations and Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committees private sector presented proposals aimed at shaping Kenya’s fiscal policy and legislative agenda to promote competitiveness, investment and inclusive growth. The private sector…

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CS Duale suspends kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 18 – Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has directed immediate suspension of all kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals until further notice following serious allegations of malpractice and ethical violations related to transplant procedures at Mediheal Hospital, Eldoret. While addressing the media Duale reiterated Ministry’s commitment to protecting patient…

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