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Diaspora affairs strategist hails UAE visa-on-arrival policy as win for Kenya
Global Affairs

Diaspora affairs strategist hails UAE visa-on-arrival policy as win for Kenya

The policy, which took effect on June 25, 2026, allows qualifying Kenyans residing in the United States, the United Kingdom, European Union countries, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and New Zealand to obtain either a 14-day or 60-day visa upon arrival at airports in Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Nairobi county wage bill hits Sh14.16 billion amid rising debt obligations
Counties

Nairobi county wage bill hits Sh14.16 billion amid rising debt obligations

The Controller of Budget's report further reveals that the County Executive continued relying on short-term borrowing to meet payroll obligations maintaining an overdraft facility with Sidian Bank averaging Sh.1.6 billion per month for personnel emoluments, with an outstanding balance of Sh.1.54 billion by March 31, 2026.

Global drugs use hits 331 million as traffickers turn to new synthetic substances
Global Affairs

Global drugs use hits 331 million as traffickers turn to new synthetic substances

In its World Drug Report 2026, released on June 26, the UN agency highlighted that global drug use has increased significantly over the past decade, while increasingly potent synthetic substances are transforming illicit markets and posing growing threats to public health and international security

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale speaking during the opening of the 46th Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) Annual Scientific Conference 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT
Health and Wellness

Why Kenya is betting on regulatory reforms to unlock pharmaceutical growth

Speaking at the 46th Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Conference in Mombasa, Duale said the government had made the achievement of WHO Maturity Level 3 (ML3) recognition a key priority and had already carried out major reforms to address gaps that have held the country back.