Tag: #KENYA
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Kenya Set for Trade Relief After U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Trump-Era Tariffs
Kenya and several U.S. trading partners are set for relief after the Supreme Court of the United States invalidated a series of global tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the court found that the former president overstepped his legal authority in imposing broad trade levies on multiple countries,…
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Kenya Receives First Batch of Injectable HIV Vaccine Lenacapavir
Kenya has taken a significant step in its fight against HIV with the arrival of the first shipment of Lenacapavir, an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccine designed to prevent new HIV infections. Delivered on Tuesday, February 17, through a partnership with the Global Fund, the initial batch includes 21,000 starter doses sourced from the United…
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Ruto Approves Ford Foundation Offices Despite Past Gen Z Protest Fallout
President William Ruto has approved the establishment of Ford Foundation offices in Kenya, a notable move coming months after his administration openly clashed with the organisation during the Gen Z–led protests that rocked the country. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, where the government approved a series of…
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Kenya Becomes First African Country to Host Tesla Cybertruck in Guinness World Record Attempt
Kenya has made history as the first African country to host a Tesla Cybertruck, sparking excitement across Mombasa and social media platforms nationwide. The futuristic electric pickup was spotted cruising through the coastal city earlier this week, drawing crowds of onlookers eager to witness the stainless-steel vehicle in action. Videos circulating online captured the Cybertruck…
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Kenya Approves Lenacapavir Rollout as Long-Acting HIV Prevention Breakthrough
The Kenyan government has given the green light for the introduction of Lenacapavir, a breakthrough long-acting drug designed to prevent HIV infection, marking a major milestone in the country’s HIV response. The Ministry of Health, acting through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), on January 10 approved the registration of Lenacapavir 300 mg oral tablets…
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Indian Manufacturers Turn to Kenya as U.S. Tariffs Disrupt Exports
Indian manufacturers are increasingly looking to Africa, particularly Kenya, as an alternative production base as prolonged trade negotiations between India and the United States disrupt export flows and threaten access to the lucrative American market. Uncertainty over a delayed U.S.-India trade agreement has made American buyers cautious, with exporters warning they risk missing the critical…