The outbreak, declared in May, is caused by the Bundibugyo virus and has become the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the DRC. WHO said the outbreak had reached 63 health zones across seven provinces by September 23, with 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths.
By Chrispho OwuorThe President's remarks came against a backdrop of growing concern over the amount developing countries are spending to service debt. UNICEF, in its State of the World’s Children 2025 report, said 45 developing countries were spending more on debt interest than on health, while 22 were spending more on interest than education.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report released on Thursday revealed that more than 15 million children were exposed to unwanted sexual content, while nine million were asked to engage in sexual conversations or share sexual images against their will.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Njeru said the effects of poor governance were increasingly being felt in households and schools, with poverty, food insecurity, children being out of school and inadequate teacher competencies threatening the development of Kenya’s human capital
By Chrispho OwuorUnicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a joint statement issued ahead of the annual campaign, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said breastfeeding remains one of the most effective ways to protect children from disease and improve long-term health outcomes, but many families continue to face barriers to accessing adequate support.
By David AbonyoAccording to the assessment, an estimated 1.4 million people, representing 67% of Gaza's population, are experiencing crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity, down from 1.6 million people, or 77%, at the end of last year. It also found that about 212,000 people remain in Emergency conditions, particularly in areas close to the Israeli military-controlled line where humanitarian access remains difficult
By Chrispho OwuorGlobally, the report estimates that 7.8 per cent of the world's population, about 645 million people, experienced hunger in 2025, down from 8.1 per cent in 2024 and 8.6 per cent in 2022. That represents nearly 14 million fewer hungry people than a year earlier and 43 million fewer than in 2022.
By David AbonyoThe UN agency warns that AI governance is not evolving quickly enough to protect children, leaving them increasingly vulnerable to misinformation, exploitation and other online harms
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to Health CS Duale, the Ministry of Health activated the national Ebola Incident Management System on May 20 as part of efforts to strengthen readiness in the event of a possible outbreak.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThese include the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Women
By Chrispho OwuorFally Ipupa was named a knight of the National Order of the Leopard in DR Congo, announced on state television by a presidential spokesperson. The honour recognizes contributions to national life and promotion of Congolese music.
By Bradley BosireFormer LSK President Faith Odhiambo says Kenya’s child protection situation is worsening, citing official records of over 10,000 cases between Jan 2025 and Mar 2026. She calls for urgent investigations and prosecutions by authorities.
By Chrispho OwuorFollowing talks with pediatric experts, he emphasised strengthening healthcare systems, expanding access, and reducing preventable deaths, as the government accelerates reforms under Universal Health Coverage and the Taifa Care Model.
By Chrispho OwuorHealth CS Aden Duale says talks with the European Investment Bank will expand a solar and battery programme targeting 2,000 facilities nationwide, starting with a pilot at Kenyatta National Hospital to improve service continuity.
By Chrispho OwuorA stillbirth occurs when a baby dies in the womb after a certain stage of pregnancy, typically after 28 weeks, and is widely considered a reflection of the quality of maternal care during pregnancy, labour, and delivery.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe African Union has condemned a reported drone strike in Goma that killed civilians, including a UNICEF worker, urging restraint, civilian protection and an impartial investigation into the incident.
By David AbonyoOral cholera vaccines are recommended for anyone aged one year and above, with a single dose providing protection for at least six months and two doses extending protection up to three years.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGlobally, 118 million children experience three or more severe deprivations, while 17 million endure four or more. The most common challenge is access to sanitation, with 65 per cent of children in low-income countries lacking toilets, compared with 26 per cent in lower-middle-income countries and 11 per cent in upper-middle-income nations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPSC Vice Chairperson Mary Kimonye said collaboration is at the heart of the Commission’s new five-year Strategic Plan.
By Chrispho OwuorUNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell stated that obesity is now a key aspect of malnutrition and requires urgent attention.
By Glory KathuriThe challenge is most severe in rural areas, where the rate has fallen from 26 percent to 18 percent in nine years.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFor over 16 years, Somalia’s place on the list was tied to persistent reports of children being recruited or forced into armed groups. Human rights organisations repeatedly urged Somalia to enforce reforms and protect its vulnerable youth.
By Rose AchiengThe shipment, supported by UNICEF and the World Health Organization, arrived on Wednesday evening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and will be distributed to counties immediately.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Health Committee said the ministry has also agreed to transfer the UHC staff to county governments from July 1, 2025.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFindings from the report show that many young learners are struggling to catch up, with noticeable declines in core subjects such as reading and mathematics.
By Brenda SockyThe partnership focuses on delivering coordinated technical assistance and enhancing the capacity of health and social systems.
By Brenda SockyThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have raised alarms about the dire situation.
By Maureen Kinyanjui“Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are increasing around the world, putting lives at risk and exposing countries to increased costs in treating diseases and responding to outbreaks,” Dr. Tedros said.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEnhanced surveillance at 26 points of entry has seen over 4 million travelers screened, with ongoing laboratory testing of suspected cases.
By Maureen Kinyanjui