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Muthumi Njuki

Doctors' strike presents critical moment for reflection and action

The doctors’ strike has placed an immense strain on our people, leaving many vulnerable and jeopardising countless lives.

By 7 months ago

Doctors' strike presents critical moment for reflection and action

DR Congo entry to EAC 'a game changer to intra-regional trade'

DR Congo entry to EAC 'a game changer to intra-regional trade'

By Mwangi Maina 2 years ago

AU launches four-year plan to control, eradicate livestock diseases

AU launches four-year plan to control, eradicate livestock diseases

By Mwangi Maina 2 years ago

African Union steps up bid to eradicate disease

African Union steps up bid to eradicate disease

By Mwangi Maina 2 years ago

Kenya launches African women fish processor network

The network will help women in the country link up with other women across the region for benchmarking and opportunities.

By Mwangi Maina 2 years ago

Kenya launches African women fish processor network

EU top envoy: We will no longer be Kenya's donor but trading partner

Bloc sought bilateral agreement with Kenya after East African Community member states refused to ratify an economic pact with the EU.

By Mwangi Maina 2 years ago

EU top envoy: We will no longer be Kenya's donor but trading partner

Big day for Rwanda, Uganda as they reopen borders three years later

Rwanda has reopened its land borders with Uganda, including the busy Gatuna border post for the first time after almost three years.

By Mwangi Maina 2 years ago

Big day for Rwanda, Uganda as they reopen borders three years later

WaterAid advocates for better integration of water, sanitation in Kigali summit

On the sidelines, WaterAid hosted an exhibition that demonstrated how water should be integrated into healthcare and hygiene services.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

WaterAid advocates for better integration of water, sanitation in Kigali summit

African Union trains journalists on Africa's Blue Economy

The workshop aims at equipping journalists with information and statistics on Africa’s Blue Economy strategy

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

African Union trains journalists on Africa's Blue Economy

ASEAN, Karura partner in conservation bid

Asean states partner with Karura forest to plant trees in conservation bid.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

ASEAN, Karura partner in conservation bid

Kenya opens embassy in Jarkata, urges business community to tap into Indonesia’s market

The PS underscores the need for cohesion among the stakeholders to elevate the trade sector

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Kenya opens embassy in Jarkata, urges business community to tap into Indonesia’s market

Indonesia launches ‘soko la Indonesia’ exhibition to promote trade in Kenya

Until October next year, all the samples from more than 75 participants will be exhibited at "Soko la Indonesia" at the Embassy.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Indonesia launches ‘soko la Indonesia’ exhibition to promote trade in Kenya

Kenya initiates ‘goodwill’ talks, opens skies for Somalia flights

Somalia issued a diplomatic note acknowledging Kenya’s ‘goodwill gesture’ to re-open the airspace for Somalia flights.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Kenya initiates ‘goodwill’ talks, opens skies for Somalia flights

Ex-Ghanaian President Mahama quits AU’s Somalia mediator role

He says lack of support will undermine the hopes of restoring peace and stability in Somalia

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Ex-Ghanaian President Mahama quits AU’s Somalia mediator role

Kenya bans flights to and from Somalia

Although there is no reason given, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Director General Captain Gilbert Kibe said it is an order they are implementing.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Kenya bans flights to and from Somalia

East Africa’s free press still under threat, global survey shows

Despite Africa consistently ranking as the most violent continent for journalists to work in, most of the 2021 index’s biggest gains are in Africa.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

East Africa’s free press still under threat, global survey shows

Magufuli’s change of tune after Covid-19 strikes top government officials

Tanzania masked its Covid-19 data creating a virtual dead spot with no statistics on the infections and deaths

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Magufuli’s change of tune after Covid-19 strikes top government officials

Tanzania envoy temporarily deactivates Twitter account after criticism from KoT

His utterances prompted retributions from Kenyans on Twitter (KoT) forcing him to delete all his earlier tweets and retweets about the Kenyan media.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Tanzania envoy temporarily deactivates Twitter account after criticism from KoT

Burundi hosts Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde

The visit by President Zewde will offer the two Heads of State an opportunity to explore and strengthen bilateral relations.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Burundi hosts Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde

Burundi, European Union agree to work together towards restoring relations

The two delegations met in Bujumbura on Tuesday and were led by Ambassador Albert Shingiro, Burundian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Claude Bochu.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Burundi, European Union agree to work together towards restoring relations

Boost as firm digitises patients health records

Move to help healthcare professionals, insurers and pharmaceutical companies predict and respond to the outbreak of deadly diseases

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Boost as firm digitises patients health records

Opposition figures battling Museveni in Uganda. Who are they?

The arrest of opposition candidate Bobi Wine in November 2020 sparked violent mass protests in Uganda.

By Mwangi Maina 3 years ago

Opposition figures battling Museveni in Uganda. Who are they?

Explainer: Is Somaliland a republic?

Somaliland was administered by Britain and Somalia by Italy before a post-independence union and a break-up

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Explainer: Is Somaliland a republic?

Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with Kenya in wee hours of the night

Mogadishu says it will withdraw all its diplomats from Kenya and has ordered Kenyan diplomats to leave the country within 7 days.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with Kenya in wee hours of the night

Kenya to host Somaliland President Muse Bihi

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta is in pursuit of direct diplomatic representation in Hargeisa.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Kenya to host Somaliland President Muse Bihi

Kenyans in the UK mark Jamhuri Day

The former Statehouse spokesperson noted that Kenya was celebrating the freedom and liberty that was secured after decades of struggle.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Kenyans in the UK mark Jamhuri Day

Kenya, UK reaffirm partnership by launching DCI crime reporting hotlines

The ‘crime stoppers’ hotline will be a free-to-call, confidential crime reporting hotline.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Kenya, UK reaffirm partnership by launching DCI crime reporting hotlines

Tanzanian politician Godbless Lema granted asylum in Canada

The Chadema politician left Nairobi last evening after staying in Kenya for about a month.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Tanzanian politician Godbless Lema granted asylum in Canada

African leaders stand with Bobi Wine as EU, UN condemn police brutality

African Opposition figures stand in solidarity with Uganda’s Bobi Wine, EU and UN call for respect of human rights

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

African leaders stand with Bobi Wine as EU, UN condemn police brutality

Uganda’s Bobi Wine arrested

Popular Ugandan singer and National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has been arrested

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Uganda’s Bobi Wine arrested

Malawi in intensive diplomatic mission, to establish embassy in Jerusalem

‘Sleepy Malawi’ because of the potential the former British colony drowses on, not only in agriculture but also in tourism.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Malawi in intensive diplomatic mission, to establish embassy in Jerusalem

Burundi reopens skies for international flights

The Burundian government has reopened the country’s international airport, almost eight months after it was closed

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Burundi reopens skies for international flights

Burundi, Rwanda officials meet to restore bilateral ties

Bujumbura and Kigali need no mediator to broker any bilateral deal because they know and understand each other well

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Burundi, Rwanda officials meet to restore bilateral ties

NIB boss Mugambi still reporting to work despite court suspension

Sources at Unyunyizi House offices say Mugambi is currently with CS Cecily Kariuki inspecting the agency’s projects in Western Kenya

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

NIB boss Mugambi still reporting to work despite court suspension

DRC, Burundi in peace and security rapprochement

DRC visits Burundi for bilateral talks, neighbours commit to strengthening peace and security

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

DRC, Burundi in peace and security rapprochement

Burundi is stable, safe for investment, says Ndayishimiye

Ndayishimiye spoke during this year’s virtual address by various Heads of State at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Burundi is stable, safe for investment, says Ndayishimiye

Burundi declines to attend DR Congo regional summit

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Burundi declines to attend DR Congo regional summit

Tanzania: Panel of eminent persons launched ahead of October polls

This is an alternative independent oversight body that will monitor the forthcoming 2020 Tanzanian polls.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Tanzania: Panel of eminent persons launched ahead of October polls

Foreign envoys call for free and fair polls in Tanzania

The envoys further said they support the democratic process and the functioning of democratic institutions in Tanzania.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Foreign envoys call for free and fair polls in Tanzania

Tanzania gags another media outlet, demands apology for seven days

TCRA Director-General James Kilaba said that the station has been banned after it broadcasted misleading electoral news.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Tanzania gags another media outlet, demands apology for seven days

Magufuli or Lissu? A two-horse race in Tanzania’s grueling presidential poll

The two rivals were cleared by the nation’s electoral commission on Tuesday, August 25, for the Presidential race.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Magufuli or Lissu? A two-horse race in Tanzania’s grueling presidential poll

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu cries foul over return of nomination forms

According to Robert Amsterdam, Lissu’s international lawyer, John Magufuli is applying the coward’s playbook.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu cries foul over return of nomination forms

Crackdown on free press intensifies in Tanzania

The new law also prohibits content on coronavirus in the country without the approval of a state official.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Crackdown on free press intensifies in Tanzania

Tundu Lissu to fly Chadema’s presidential ticket

Tanzania operates in a democracy that has seen presidents come and go.

By Mwangi Maina 4 years ago

Tundu Lissu to fly Chadema’s presidential ticket

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