Court blocks State from demanding proof of Covid vaccination. | #NEWS

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Court blocks State from demanding proof of Covid vaccination.

The order was granted following an application by Enock Aura who claimed that the government of Kenya has entered into highly secretive agreements with international pharmaceutical companies for the sale of the covid-19 vaccines.

Covid-19 pushes Kenya's UHC dream farther away... | #news

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Covid-19 pushes Kenya's UHC dream farther away...

The finding is contained in two complementary reports, launched on the UHC Day on December 12, highlighting the devastating impact of Covid-19 on people’s ability to obtain health care and pay for it.

Two thugs shot dead, cop injured in botched Ruaka robbery | #nwws

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Two thugs shot dead, cop injured in botched Ruaka robbery

This prompted a shootout that saw the two killed and the police officer from Nairobi shot in the neck. He was rushed to Uzima hospital in Nairobi in a stable condition.

Koome to host EAC Chief Justices convention on Wednesday. | #news

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Koome to host EAC Chief Justices convention on Wednesday.

The high level forum is taking place jointly with the East African Judicial Education Committee (EAJEC) to increase collaboration between regional Judiciaries and their Judicial Training Institutes.

Srinagar: Three dead, 11 injured in militant attack on police bus | #news

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Srinagar: Three dead, 11 injured in militant attack on police bus

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, tweeted their condolences. Ms Mufti added that the attack "exposed" the "false narrative of normalcy in Kashmir" put forward by PM Modi's government.

Push for more female cops to be deployed to Lamu | #neews

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Push for more female cops to be deployed to Lamu

They said the move would give female victims the confidence to report such incidents to their fellow women many victims of GBV are women who shy away from reporting abuse to male officers due to cultural and religious restrictions, and beliefs that forbid a woman from ‘exposing’ her hu

Mount Kenya University to expand medical school next year. | #NEWS

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Mount Kenya University to expand medical school next year.

The planned investments in the medical school are in line with planned heavy investments in the area of medical research and teaching.
As part of the strategy, the university plans to set up the MKU Cancer Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Nature lovers warn of impending end of Nairobi National Park. | #news

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Nature lovers warn of impending end of Nairobi National Park.

The park was protected as the country’s natural habitat through proclamation No. 48 of December 16, 1946, covering 117km per square. It was set aside to conserve and protect the wildlife that was under great threat from traders, prospectors and pioneer settlers, then the British colony.

Bishop Tuimising: Let the church pray for smooth election | #news

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Bishop Tuimising: Let the church pray for smooth election

Born in Bomet County, in the days of colonial rule, he was called to servant-leadership and later steered Deliverance Church through the formation years of aligning the church with theological conservatism and biblical purism.

MCAs want filthy Kiamaiko slaughterhouse closed.... | #news

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MCAs want filthy Kiamaiko slaughterhouse closed....

The solid waste from the slaughterhouses such as condemned meat, dung, skins, horns, lines and carcasses are openly disposed,” the report reads.

It has been proposed that a 14 days notice be issued for the traders to vacate and relocate to other facilities

Kibera magistrate issues diapers, pads to women in custody | #news

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Kibera magistrate issues diapers, pads to women in custody

Kibera senior resident magistrate Renee Kitagwa says the health of a mother and a young girl together with children is paramount. In collaboration with the Inua Dada organisation founded by media personality Janet Mbugua, the project focuses on women who need proper clothing and feeding

Mama Lucy hospital to offer air evacuation services.. | #news

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Mama Lucy hospital to offer air evacuation services..

In Nairobi, only AgaKhan, Nairobi West and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital offer air evacuation services. Nairobi Metropolitan Services director Mohammed Badi on Wednesday said everything was set after receiving a green-light from the Kenya Airforce

NMS on course to make Nairobi HIV free by 2030 — Oluga | #news

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NMS on course to make Nairobi HIV free by 2030 — Oluga

It is estimated that 40 per cent of new HIV infections occur in adolescents and young persons between ages 15 – 24 years, with more burden, felt among adolescent girls and young women.

Mutura tells off EACC on Mutunga’s deputy governor nomination. | #news

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Mutura tells off EACC on Mutunga’s deputy governor nomination.

Nairobi speaker questions the whereabouts of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over the seven-day period designated for public participation. Says the letter from EACC boss Twalib Mbarak was overtaken by events as the county assembly did its part by vetting and approving the nomine

Iconic Uhuru Gardens Museum to be officially opened in April next year | #news

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Iconic Uhuru Gardens Museum to be officially opened in April next year

The National Youth Service, Kenya Forest Service, the military, the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, and other uniformed agencies were asked to write their histories, up to the present.

City Hall to hold final public input on fiscal paper | #news

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City Hall to hold final public input on fiscal paper

In Embakasi South, the venue will be Mukuru Health Centre (Imara Daima); Embakasi East at Embakasi Social Hall; Embakasi West at subcounty administration office in Umoja 1; and in Makadara at Jericho Social Hall.

New rules introduced to keep Busia boda bodas safe. | #news

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New rules introduced to keep Busia boda bodas safe.

In case a passenger declines to share their ID or phones number with the association, the rider with a client must be accompanied by a colleague on the journey.

Korogocho-Mathare Hospital to open this week as Mama Margaret Kenyatta | #news

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Korogocho-Mathare Hospital to open this week as Mama Margaret Kenyatta

Nairobi Metropolitan Services director general Mohammed Badi over the weekend said the hospital will start attending to patients, ahead of its official commissioning later this month.

Pastor tells off critics of SDA church over Covid-19 jabs | #news

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Pastor tells off critics of SDA church over Covid-19 jabs

Some of these people talk as if our church has officially declared war against Coronavirus jabs, yet the SDA leadership believes that the vaccines are safe and are the surest bet to protect the people from contracting the disease,

Kisumu launches car–free day for cleaner, better city | #news

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Kisumu launches car–free day for cleaner, better city

City manager Abala Wanga said no motor vehicles and motorcycles were allowed access into the CBD as they focused on implementing the non-motorised transports (NMT) system. This is a pilot project.