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Jael Mboga

Tech key to combating drug-resistant TB in Africa, experts advise

Managing drug-resistant TB is complex, a situation that has pushed scientists to consider technological solutions in the fight against the disease.

By Jael Mboga 4 months ago

Tech key to combating drug-resistant TB in Africa, experts advise

Chef Maliha endures 150hrs to set new Guinness World Record for longest cooking

Chef Maliha endures 150hrs to set new Guinness World Record for longest cooking

By Jael Mboga 11 months ago

Breast cancer centre launched at KU hospital

Breast cancer centre launched at KU hospital

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Survey: Women still less likely to own a mobile phone

Survey: Women still less likely to own a mobile phone

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Social media misleading mothers on breastfeeding, cautions WHO

Some formula milk manufacturers are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain direct access to pregnant women and mothers.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Social media misleading mothers on breastfeeding, cautions WHO

Telcos transacted Sh114tr via mobile money, says GSMA

Mobile money plays a key role in the daily lives of people and businesses.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Telcos transacted Sh114tr via mobile money, says GSMA

Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 1,175

CS Mutahi Kagwe said the total confirmed positive cases are now 315,665.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 1,175

DP Ruto promises Sh5 billion kitty for Nairobi small-scale traders

The funds are expected to cushion the traders from what the DP describes as predatory lenders.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

DP Ruto promises Sh5 billion kitty for Nairobi small-scale traders

IPOA probes case of man allegedly shot by police for not wearing mask

IPOA is also probing circumstances surrounding the death of Siaya resident, Vitalis Okinda.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

IPOA probes case of man allegedly shot by police for not wearing mask

813 people test positive for Covid-19

Seven patients have succumbed to the disease, pushing the cumulative fatalities to 5,469.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

813 people test positive for Covid-19

CJ Koome cautions against political influence as new magistrates take oath

CJ Koome said judicial officers who fall to external influence cause corporate embarrassment to the Judiciary.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

CJ Koome cautions against political influence as new magistrates take oath

Kenya suspends inbound flights from Dubai

Gilbert Kibe on has said the move is meant to retaliate against the country's order last December.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kenya suspends inbound flights from Dubai

Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 2,336

In a statement, the Health ministry said cumulative tests so far conducted are more than three million.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 2,336

Tanzania Speaker resigns after country's borrowing remarks

Ndugai's resignation comes a few days after he apologised to President Suluhu over remarks he made regarding the country's borrowing.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Tanzania Speaker resigns after country's borrowing remarks

Nacada: No law requires schools to test students for drug use

Nacada said it does not conduct any drug testing.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Nacada: No law requires schools to test students for drug use

Lawmakers pass Political Parties Amendment Bill

The Bill seeks to allow candidates to run on either coalition party tickets or individual parties, among other provisions.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Lawmakers pass Political Parties Amendment Bill

Covid-19: Kenya's positivity rate now at 25.6pc

Today 2,216 people have tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample size of 8,669 tested in the last 24 hours.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Covid-19: Kenya's positivity rate now at 25.6pc

NSSF Board stopped from doing business pending COTU petition

COTU is supposed to have two representatives at the NSSF Board.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

NSSF Board stopped from doing business pending COTU petition

Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 2,964

The total confirmed positive cases are now 277,609 and cumulative tests so far conducted are at more than 2.9 million.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 2,964

MPs notified of special sitting next week

The purposes of the sittings include the conveyance of any messages from the President, the National Executive, and or the Senate.

By Jael Mboga and Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

MPs notified of special sitting next week

3,746 people test positive for Covid-19

One patient has succumbed to the disease, pushing the cumulative fatalities to 5,356.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

3,746 people test positive for Covid-19

Elephant dies in Taita Taveta

Another such incident was reported a year ago when three elephants were found dead with their tusks still intact.

By Hezron Kimari and Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Elephant dies in Taita Taveta

CA initiates licence offer cancellations for radio stations

The Communications Authority has commenced regulatory actions against some broadcasters

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

CA initiates licence offer cancellations for radio stations

Musalia: Huduma Namba system gaps will hurt 2022 polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is in the process of completing the verification of the voter's register.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Musalia: Huduma Namba system gaps will hurt 2022 polls

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi mourns death of Nick Salat’s mother

Mama Elizabeth Salat is said to have been a strong pillar in the family and society at large.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi mourns death of Nick Salat’s mother

Top stories of 2021

With the year coming to an end, here are top stories that made headlines in 2021.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Top stories of 2021

Flights from Nairobi to Dubai suspended

Flights with inbound and transit passenger movements to Dubai from Kenya have been temporarily suspended for 48 hours.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Flights from Nairobi to Dubai suspended

Kenyans warned against travelling to curb Covid-19 spread

Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai said constant travelling will hurt gains made in curbing the spread of coronavirus.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kenyans warned against travelling to curb Covid-19 spread

Kalonzo: Uhuru should retire together with Raila

Mudavadi also revisited ODM leader Raila Odinga, who has defended his fifth jab at the presidency.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kalonzo: Uhuru should retire together with Raila

Suspected Lamu drug peddler plunges into the sea to evade arrest

A marine boat that was on patrol arrived on time with more officers, who also took the plunge.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Suspected Lamu drug peddler plunges into the sea to evade arrest

Babu Owino welcomes court deal to resolve matters with DJ Evolve

The magistrate’s court acquitted Babu after Orinda withdrew his complaint.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Babu Owino welcomes court deal to resolve matters with DJ Evolve

Kenya records 943 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said 145 patients have recovered

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kenya records 943 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours

Court stops NPSC from reducing officers’ salaries

Most of those affected by the November 17 order are constables, who recently earned a promotion to the position of inspector of police.

By Jael Mboga and Tongola Mate 2 years ago

Court stops NPSC from reducing officers’ salaries

Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 799

From the cases 687 are Kenyans while 112 are foreigners, the Health ministry has said.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 799

Christmas leave for all security officers cancelled

Matiang'i said residents are urged to exercise caution.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Christmas leave for all security officers cancelled

Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 11.5 percent

The uptake of the second dose among those who received their first dose was at 57.2 per cent.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 11.5 percent

Husband stabs man he found with his wife

Police officers from Savannah police post responded to distress calls from neighbours and saved Kangechu who was bleeding.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Husband stabs man he found with his wife

Jamhuri Day: Uhuru revisits Handshake, says it was a ‘mark of progress’

The President said because the two had disagreed respectfully, “we knew that this was a mark of progress”.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Jamhuri Day: Uhuru revisits Handshake, says it was a ‘mark of progress’

Why Jamhuri Day was marked at Uhuru Gardens

The grounds on which we sit here today were also known as the Lang’ata Concentration Camp

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Why Jamhuri Day was marked at Uhuru Gardens

DP William Ruto criticises endorsements ahead of 2022

Ruto last year reiterated his stance that the 2022 elections will be a contest between dynasties and hustlers.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

DP William Ruto criticises endorsements ahead of 2022

Jamhuri Day: Trooping of the colours

The colours are the highest honour of any Regiment/Unit and a loss of the colour would lead to disbandment of the Unit.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Jamhuri Day: Trooping of the colours

Jamhuri Day: Atwoli criticises DP Ruto over campaigns

DP Ruto says he is ahead of his competitors in winning the hearts of voters

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Jamhuri Day: Atwoli criticises DP Ruto over campaigns

Raila again, a fifth time: A look into his 4 previous attempts at presidency

The four times that Raila Odinga has run for presidency are 1997, 2007, 2013 and 2017 polls.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Raila again, a fifth time: A look into his 4 previous attempts at presidency

Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 2.4pc

Some 144 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Kenya in the last 24 hours.

By Jael Mboga 2 years ago

Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 2.4pc

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