Tag: #KENYA
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Israel Lifts Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions on Kenya and Rwanda
Israel has lifted travel-related entry restrictions that had temporarily affected Kenyan travellers, ending a measure that had sparked concern among Kenyan officials and renewed discussions over regional Ebola preparedness. The announcement was made on June 15 through the Israeli Embassy in Kenya, which confirmed that both Kenya and Rwanda had been removed from the list…
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US Defends Kenya Choice for Ebola Quarantine Facility as Ruto Confirms Trump Request
The United States government has defended its decision to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya, saying the country was selected due to its strategic proximity to affected patients and the need for a faster medical response. Speaking during a media interview, Dr. Mehmet Oz said Kenya emerged as the preferred location after…
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EAC Health Ministers Convene Emergency Ebola Summit as Death Toll Surpasses 130
East African Community (EAC) health ministers are set to hold an emergency meeting on June 1 and 2, 2026, amid growing concerns over an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 130 people and infected over 1,000 others in the region. The virtual meeting, convened by the EAC Secretariat, will bring together senior health officials…
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Iran Urges Kenya to Remain Neutral Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Iran has issued a strong diplomatic message through its embassy in Nairobi, calling on Kenya to maintain neutrality and avoid supporting military actions by the United States and Israel in the Gulf region. In the statement, Iran dismissed claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, describing such reports as false and part of…
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CS William Kabogo Announces New Measures to Regulate TikTok and Protect Users
William Kabogo has revealed that the government plans to tighten oversight of the popular social media platform TikTok as part of broader efforts to improve online safety and protect users from emerging digital risks. The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said authorities are working on several measures designed…
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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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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…