Importation of counterfeit goods reduced by 90%, says KEBS
Mombasa, KENYA: Kenya Bureau of standards has said it has managed to curb importation of counterfeit goods in the country by 90%. The authority over the weekend said it has been tracking companies producing, exporting and importing counterfeit products in the country extensively. Speaking during a media workshop in Mombasa, Charles Ongwae, KEBS director general […]
Residents cautioned over Dengue Fever outbreak in Mombasa after 153 cases reported
Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa residents have been advised to take precautionary measures following the outbreak of dengue fever in the county with at least 153 cases confirmed by county health officers. County Chief Officer of Health Khadija Shikely confirmed Kisauni is the most affected among the six sub counties with 37 cases, followed by Mvita with […]
Emmanuel Macron elected as France’s new president at 39
Paris, FRANCE: France voted 39-year-old independent centrist Emmanuel Macron as the new president in the second round of polls held on Sunday. Macron a former Rotschild investment banker defeated the National Front far right candidate Marine Le Pen after garnering 66% of the votes against Le pen’s 34%. French media outlets reported that the voter […]