Trapped by tsetse: Kenya battles Sh18bn annual livestock drain
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is among 38 African countries struggling with the tsetse menace, with 23 per cent of the country’s landmass infested.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is among 38 African countries struggling with the tsetse menace, with 23 per cent of the country’s landmass infested.
Sudan and South Sudan are the hardest hit. Sudan has the highest number of people affected at 24.6 million, with famine and famine risks confirmed in several regions.
AI-driven chest X-rays apply deep learning technology to examine digital images of the lungs, identifying potential problems such as TB, pneumonia, lung nodules and fractures.
The training is designed to ensure that every eligible Kenyan, especially those who have recently turned 18 or who have yet to register, can exercise their right to vote.
The HIV incidence rate has dropped steeply, from 1.8 per 1,000 people in 2010 to 0.4 in 2024. Prevention measures such as behaviour change communication, voluntary male circumcision, condom distribution, and pr...
Speaker Wetang’ula urged leaders, particularly those identified with Generation Z, to prioritise peace and cohesion, noting that inclusivity remains central to Kenya’s democratic growth and prosperity.
Despite the fall, Kenya still holds the strongest passport in East Africa, ranking alongside The Gambia and neighbouring Tanzania.
The Global Fund’s 2025 results report shows that malaria-related fatalities in the country increased from 10,000 in 2010 to 11,000 in 2023, placing Kenya among the few African nations experiencing worsening mal...
The findings, highlighted in a special report by Hassconsult, show that the return on investment in Kenya's housing market has appreciated at a faster rate than any of its international competitors.
The forecast indicates intense heat in the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western areas, where daytime temperatures will exceed 30°C. Mandera is set to be the hottest region at 37°C, followed by Lodwar at 36°C...
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the decision follows advice from the organisation’s Emergency Committee, which assesses the outbreak every three months.
The report warns that the amount of wasted food is so large it could fill nearly 500 million 18-tonne trucks.