Matiang’i declares Friday public holiday to celebrate Eid al-Adha
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has declared Friday 31st July a public holiday to celebrate Eid-al Adha. “In recognition of the vital role of faith as a unifying force within our Nation, and cognizant that religious and cultural diversity are at the core of our national identity; Friday 31st July, 2020 has been designated as […]
Health professionals put on the spot for misbehaving
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has criticized health professionals allegedly misbehaving by not adhering to the ministry of health guidelines on the fight against COVID-19. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kagwe gave an example of a doctor that turned positive but tried to continue giving services at a medical facility but was immediately […]
Kenya virus cases hit 19,125 after 544 new infections
Kenya has recorded 544 new cases of Covid-19, raising the country’s total to 19, 125. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said the positive cases were drawn from the 5, 259 people whose samples were tested within 24 hours. This brings the country’s cumulative total tests to 289, 759. Kagwe said 340 victims were male and 204 […]
Nairobi buildings to be repainted in 60 days
Nairobi building owners only have 60 days to repaint their buildings. This is according to Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) Director General Maj. Gen Mohammed Badi. Badi said failure to comply will lead to prosecution. “Upon expiry of this notice, those not compliant shall be liable to prosecution under relevant sections of the Public Health Act,” […]
Wanted Ivory smuggler arrested in Mombasa
Directorate of Criminal Investigations detectives on Wednesday morning arrested Abubakar Mohammed Mansur Surur who is wanted in the U.S for smuggling ivory. Mansur was arrested by detectives based at Moi International Airport in Mombasa after he landed from Yemen on board a chartered aircraft. “The suspect is in lawful custody awaiting further processing,” said the […]