Kenya reports first COVID-19 related death
Kenya added to the global number of COVID-19 deaths after reporting the first coronavirus related death on Thursday. The 66-year-old Kenyan had been admitted at Aga Khan Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit “The man who was suffering from diabetes had arrived in the country on March 13th from South Africa via Swaziland,” read the press statement […]
COVID-19: Kilifi emerging as hotspot as confirmed cases in the country rise to 31
Kilifi is among Counties emerging as COVID-19 hotspots in the country as two more people, out of the three new cases, from the County tested positive for the virus bringing the national tally of confirmed cases to 31. While addressing the media during the daily COVID-19 status update briefings, Ministry of Health, Chief Administrative Secretary […]
Covid-19: WHO on the spot over giving inaccurate figures on Africa
The World Health Organization has been put on the spot after it gave inaccurate figures on the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa. According to a now-deleted list issued by the body on Thursday, so far 1808 cases have been confirmed in Africa with South Africa leading at 709 confirmed cases. However, Egypt which […]
Covid -19: Likoni ferry suspends night operations
Ferry services at Likoni channel will now be available during daytime only following a curfew ordered by president Uhuru Kenyatta over coronavirus pandemic. Coast regional commissioner John Elung’ata said ferries will now operate from 5:30 am to 6 pm. He said three vessels have been set aside for passengers and one for vehicles. Elung’ata also […]
Covid-19:Joho backs total lockdown with sh 200 million relief food kitty
The Mombasa county government has set aside sh 200 million to cater for relief food to the vulnerable members of the community should a total lockdown be ordered as part of efforts to mitigate the spread Coronavirus. This is according to the Mombasa county governor Ali Hassan Joho who on Thursday said that the money […]
2020 Lewa Safari Marathon cancelled over COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 edition of the Lewa Safari Marathon has been cancelled as Kenya and the rest of the world grapples with the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s edition, powered by Huawei and Safaricom PLC was slated for 27th June 2020 at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy located in northern Kenya. “Hosting a race in […]
President Uhuru cuts taxes, slashes executive salaries to mitigate COVID-19 effects
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday announced new financial measures to be taken to cushion Kenyans during this COVID-19 pandemic. The new measures include the Executive Arm of the Government taking a salary cut, starting from the President and his deputy. “In sharing the burden occasioned by the present global health pandemic, over the duration of […]