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What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low.
By AFP 2026-05-05 13:35:16
Stalled US-Iran talks signal a shift to indirect diplomacy and economic pressure, with the ceasefire holding but tensions persisting over Hormuz and key disputes.
By Xinhua 2026-04-30 16:21:00
A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives stormed a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
By Xinhua 2026-04-29 16:42:00
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that not all voters who registered before 2012 need to register afresh.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-04-04 19:18:34
For the Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, four astronauts will travel in a loop around the Moon in Nasa’s next-generation Orion crew capsule.
By The Conversation 2026-04-02 10:18:48
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) drive running from March 30 to April 28.
By David Njaaga 2026-03-30 11:50:07
Cremation is another common method. It uses high heat to reduce the body to bone fragments and ash, which are then processed into a fine powder.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-03-26 14:32:51
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has defended a proposal to have Parliament regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in Kenya.
By Ronald Kipruto 2026-03-25 13:33:21
The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is sending shockwaves across the globe and affecting multiple sectors.
By Xinhua 2026-03-16 12:44:38
New digital Instant Fines Traffic Management System faces opposition as government says it will improve road safety, curb corruption in traffic enforcement and penalise offenders instantly.
By Mate Tongola 2026-03-11 11:09:24
Following a weather advisory, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued road safety alerts as heavy rains continue to pound parts of the country.
By Ronald Kipruto 2026-03-05 14:41:35
Cancer occurs when cells ignore normal growth controls, often due to genetic changes that alter how your genes function.
By The Conversation 2026-02-26 13:26:00