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Kagwe speaks on Chinese nationals seen leaving the country

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Friday spoke on the hundreds of Chinese nationals who were seen at JKIA leaving the country

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Kagwe speaks on Chinese nationals seen leaving the country

Travelling passengers to enter details in a new app that will keep track of their temperature

Travelling passengers to enter details in a new app that will keep track of their temperature

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Posta to deliver passports to Kenyans

Posta to deliver passports to Kenyans

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Hundreds of Chinese nationals spotted at JKIA leaving Kenya

Hundreds of Chinese nationals spotted at JKIA leaving Kenya

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Kenyans urged to avoid processed foods, flavoured drinks

Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman on Thursday urged Kenyans to avoid processed foods and focus on eating a balanced diet daily to boost immunity

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Kenyans urged to avoid processed foods, flavoured drinks

KMPDU Secretary-General Chibanzi Mwachonda tests positive for Covid-19

Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) acting Secretary-General Dr Chibanzi Mwachonda has tested positive for Coronavirus

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

KMPDU Secretary-General Chibanzi Mwachonda tests positive for Covid-19

School ordered to reduce fees by 20%

SABIS International School was on Thursday ordered by a Nairobi court to reduce school fees by 20% until official learning resumes in 2021

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

School ordered to reduce fees by 20%

Am I supposed to be in ICU for people to believe I have Covid-19? Jeff Koinange asks

Citizen TV news anchor Jeff Koinange on Wednesday hit out at those purporting that some people have been paid to pretend they have Covid-19

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Am I supposed to be in ICU for people to believe I have Covid-19? Jeff Koinange asks

Michael Joseph speaks on resumption of international flights

Kenya Airways board Chairman Michael Joseph on Wednesday spoke on the scheduled resumption of international flights this Saturday saying the national carrier is

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Michael Joseph speaks on resumption of international flights

Challenge accepted: Why you are seeing black and white photos on social media

In recent days you have probably come across numerous black and white photos on both Instagram and Facebook with the caption ‘challenge accepted’

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Challenge accepted: Why you are seeing black and white photos on social media

I also used to enjoy 'Kagwe Special' — CS Kagwe

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Wednesday said the ban on the sale of alcohol in eateries is a blessing in disguise since the money can now be channeled towards more

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

I also used to enjoy 'Kagwe Special' — CS Kagwe

Milimani Law Courts temporarily closed after staffer tested positive for Covid-19

Milimani Law Courts shall be closed for the next 14 days after a member of staff tested positive for Coronavirus

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Milimani Law Courts temporarily closed after staffer tested positive for Covid-19

Matiang’i declares Friday a Public Holiday

Friday, July 31, 2020, has been declared a Public Holiday to mark Idd ul Azha

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Matiang’i declares Friday a Public Holiday

There’s a doctor who tested positive but wanted to continue seeing patients — CS Kagwe

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Wednesday revealed that there had been two cases of doctors who traveled and later tested positive but had refused to quarantine thems

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

There’s a doctor who tested positive but wanted to continue seeing patients — CS Kagwe

Ministry of Health dismisses medic who claimed to have a cure for Covid-19

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday dismissed the video of one Dr Stella Immanuel who claimed a combination of hydroxychloroquine and zinc was effective in treati

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Ministry of Health dismisses medic who claimed to have a cure for Covid-19

‘Sausage mbili soda moja’ is the new norm, says Kagwe

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has urged Kenyans to change the famous ‘Kagwe Special’ from one sausage and two bottles of beer to two sausages and one soda

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

‘Sausage mbili soda moja’ is the new norm, says Kagwe

We are not prohibiting you from buying alcohol from supermarkets or wines and spirits — Mutahi Kagwe

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Tuesday said the government has not prohibited buying alcohol from supermarkets

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

We are not prohibiting you from buying alcohol from supermarkets or wines and spirits — Mutahi Kagwe

Arthritis drug could be used to treat Covid-19, scientists say

With coronavirus cases around the world now at over 16 million, scientists have been working around the clock to develop a treatment

By Mirror 4 years ago

Arthritis drug could be used to treat Covid-19, scientists say

US doctor claims to have a cure for Covid-19, Sonko says he will distribute the same after approval

Dr Stella Immanuel, a physician based in Houston, Texas, claimed that she had successfully treated over 350 Covid-19 patients using hydroxychloroquine

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

US doctor claims to have a cure for Covid-19, Sonko says he will distribute the same after approval

Those with diabetes should stay at home, go out when necessary — Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman

Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman has urged those with diabetes to avoid unnecessary movement since they are twice as likely to require intensive care if they contract

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Those with diabetes should stay at home, go out when necessary — Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman

New coronavirus symptom to look for as doctors warn hearing loss could be a sign

From a dry cough to a loss of sense of smell, a number of unpleasant symptoms are known to be associated with coronavirus

By Mirror 4 years ago

New coronavirus symptom to look for as doctors warn hearing loss could be a sign

Why NACADA is against consumption of alcohol at home

The National Authority for Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) recently expressed reservations over consumption of alcohol in the presence of child

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Why NACADA is against consumption of alcohol at home

If I had Covid-19 I would be the first to go public — Interior CS Fred Matiang’i

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i on Friday dismissed claims that he had tested positive for Coronavirus

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

If I had Covid-19 I would be the first to go public — Interior CS Fred Matiang’i

14 Covid-19 cases at UoN, institution to hold virtual graduation ceremony

University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama on Friday stated that the institution had recorded 14 cases of Covid-19 and will now hold a virtual gra

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

14 Covid-19 cases at UoN, institution to hold virtual graduation ceremony

Uhuru declares three days of national mourning for Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday announced that Kenya would observe three days of national mourning following the death of former Tanzania President Benjamin

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Uhuru declares three days of national mourning for Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa

Ruto lauds Boda Boda riders who now own a matatu

If you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Ruto lauds Boda Boda riders who now own a matatu

I would pray for a congregant who has COVID-19, but with a lot of precaution — Archbishop Muheria

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese on Friday stated that he would pray for a congregant who has Covid-19, but with a lot of caution

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

I would pray for a congregant who has COVID-19, but with a lot of precaution — Archbishop Muheria

Govt Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna tests positive for Coronavirus

Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna has tested positive for Coronavirus

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Govt Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna tests positive for Coronavirus

Uhuru mourns former Tanzania President Benjamin Mkapa

President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to President John Joseph Pombe Magufuli, the People of the United Republic of Tanzania and the family

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Uhuru mourns former Tanzania President Benjamin Mkapa

796 test positive, 89 percent are asymptomatic

Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi on Thursday revealed that Kenya had recorded 796 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

796 test positive, 89 percent are asymptomatic

Mututho explains why banning alcohol might lead to more deaths

Former NACADA Chairman John Mututho on Wednesday opined that banning alcohol consumption in the country may lead to more deaths

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Mututho explains why banning alcohol might lead to more deaths

If you lock up people and reopen after two weeks you will have done nothing — Prof Lukoye Atwoli

Prof Lukoye Atwoli, the Dean of Aga Khan University’s Medical College (EA), on Wednesday said that there is no point of locking down the country at the moment u

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

If you lock up people and reopen after two weeks you will have done nothing — Prof Lukoye Atwoli

If you have no symptoms of Covid-19, chances are you don’t need any treatment — Dr Loice Ombajo

Dr Loice Ombajo, head of Infectious Disease Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, on Wednesday offered hope to asymptomatic Covid-19 patients saying a number of t

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

If you have no symptoms of Covid-19, chances are you don’t need any treatment — Dr Loice Ombajo

Jeff Koinange speaks on life in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19

Media personality and Citizen TV news anchor Jeff Koinange on Wednesday spoke of his life in isolation and how Covid-19 has affected his routine

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Jeff Koinange speaks on life in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19

Govt warns bars ‘pretending’ to be eateries

Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman on Wednesday warned bars operating under the guise of eateries that they are breaking the law

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Govt warns bars ‘pretending’ to be eateries

Uhuru reschedules extraordinary summit on Covid-19 to Monday

President Uhuru Kenyatta has rescheduled the 5th Extra-Ordinary Session of the National and County Governments Co-ordinating Summit to review the surge of Covid

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Uhuru reschedules extraordinary summit on Covid-19 to Monday

Atheists tell UoN to focus on getting a vaccine instead of organizing prayer day

The Atheists in Kenya Society on Wednesday lashed out at the University of Nairobi, asking the institution to focus on research and developing a vaccine for Cov

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Atheists tell UoN to focus on getting a vaccine instead of organizing prayer day

Nairobi is yet to hit the peak — Prof Omu Anzala speaks on Covid-19 cases in the capital

Prof Omu Anzala, an expert in Virology and Immunology at the University of Nairobi, on Tuesday stated that Nairobi is yet to hit the peak in Coronavirus infecti

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Nairobi is yet to hit the peak — Prof Omu Anzala speaks on Covid-19 cases in the capital

Victoria Rubadiri tests negative for Covid-19

Citizen TV news anchor Victoria Rubadiri on Wednesday revealed that she had tested negative for Covid-19

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Victoria Rubadiri tests negative for Covid-19

Director of Public Health speaks on notice addressing ban on alcohol consumption

The draft document had been widely shared on social media but Dr Kuria said it does not have a legal notice number

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Director of Public Health speaks on notice addressing ban on alcohol consumption

We do not know why Covid-19 is affecting more men than women — CAS Rashid Aman

Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman said at the moment there is no particular reason why more men than women have contracted Covid-19

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

We do not know why Covid-19 is affecting more men than women — CAS Rashid Aman

Caroline Mutoko under fire for blaming Covid-19 cases on men’s behaviour

Media personality Caroline Mutoko was on Tuesday put on the spot for blaming the rising number of Covid-19 infections among men on behaviour

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Caroline Mutoko under fire for blaming Covid-19 cases on men’s behaviour

A general lockdown will not be of any use at the moment — Dr Githinji Gitahi

Amref Health Africa CEO Dr Githinji Gitahi on Monday stated that there is no point of a lockdown at the moment unless it is done for a particular purpose

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

A general lockdown will not be of any use at the moment — Dr Githinji Gitahi

Nairobi should also convert stadiums to hospitals if Covid-19 cases continue to rise — Alfred Mutua

Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua on Tuesday opined that Nairobi should utilize resources effectively as it fights Covid-19

By Vincent Kejitan 4 years ago

Nairobi should also convert stadiums to hospitals if Covid-19 cases continue to rise — Alfred Mutua

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