5 h. ago India hands over military kit, medical supplies to Nepal Army

Aug 19 — India on Monday handed over military equipment, medical supplies, and trained dogs and horses to the Nepal Army, in a gesture New Delhi framed as deepening defence cooperation ahead of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s first official visit to India, expected next month. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who arrived in Kathmandu […]

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6 h. ago Bangladesh army chief vows to safeguard communal harmony at Janmashtami event

Aug 19  — Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman on Saturday pledged the military’s support for communal harmony as he joined Janmashtami celebrations in Dhaka, saying the country “belongs to everyone” regardless of faith or background. “All citizens have equal rights,” he said. “You will live in this country without fear. We will always stand by […]

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20 h. ago Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform

The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with private insurance companies to complement services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and expand healthcare access for Kenyans. In a Monday statement, the ministry confirmed that, starting yesterday, private insurers will enhance the government scheme by offering additional plans such as overseas medical care, elective procedures, and premium add-ons. The insurers will also co-finance treatment of chronic illnesses through SHA’s Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reached the agreement after he met with Chief Executive Officers of medical insurance companies at Afya House, Nairobi, on The post Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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34 h. ago Holding Tiny Hands and Offering Tender Strength: A Pediatrician’s Compassionate Touch

By Rose Muasya He turned his childhood dream into a lifelong mission. Today, his advocacy for prevention is comprehensive and far-reaching, combining community awareness with efforts to enhance the healthcare system’s preparedness to respond. Growing up, he dreamed of more than just wearing a doctor’s coat and tending to babies. He longed for those deeply […] The post Holding Tiny Hands and Offering Tender Strength: A Pediatrician’s Compassionate Touch appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 h. ago Kenya turns to India for rice imports as farmers decry unsold harvests

Kenya turns to India for rice imports as farmers decry unsold harvests  Down To Earth

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55 h. ago Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit India Ahead of Modi’s Trip to China

Wang’s visit comes just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to China to attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.

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3 d. ago UDA MP slams governors over frequent medicine shortages in hospitals: "Kenyans are dying"

UDA MP slams governors over frequent medicine shortages in hospitals: "Kenyans are dying"  MSN

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4 d. ago President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – President William Ruto on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Awendo Affordable Housing Project that will deliver 293 housing units within the next 12 months at a cost of Sh750 million. Speaking at the proposed 1.8-acre site when he handed over the plot to the contractor, […] The post President Ruto launches construction of Sh750mn Awendo Affordable Housing Project appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Soldiers in Kenya still paying for sex despite ban, British Army inquiry finds

Soldiers in Kenya still paying for sex despite ban, British Army inquiry finds  Action on Armed Violence - AOAV

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5 d. ago Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The High Court has ordered Pumwani Maternity Hospital to pay Sh 7.5 million in compensation to a woman whose baby died, and uterus was removed following what the court ruled was gross medical negligence during childbirth. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, sitting at the Milimani High Court, found that the hospital’s mishandling […] The post Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — The United States has imposed visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian government officials — along with their family members — over alleged involvement in what Washington calls Cuba’s “coercive forced labour export scheme” involving medical professionals. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US Department of State accused the […] The post US sanctions African officials over Cuba’s ‘enslaving’ doctor export scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — House Speaker Moses Wetangula has handed Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba a 20-day suspension after she walked out of the chamber as Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen responded to a supplementary question she had posed. The Speaker termed her actions disrespectful to the House, even as Wamuchomba insisted the punishment would […] The post Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago KENYA ARMY FORMATION AND CORPS COMMANDERS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING

KENYA ARMY FORMATION AND CORPS COMMANDERS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING  Ministry of Defence – Kenya

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5 d. ago British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses

The National Assembly Defence Committee has warned that senior officials from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) will have to be declared hostile witnesses after they skipped a scheduled appearance in Parliament to respond to questions over alleged crimes committed by their soldiers in the country. The Defence Committee had summoned BATUK representatives alongside Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. However, only Tuya and her principal secretary, Patrick Mariru, attended the session. CS Tuya told lawmakers she could not account for the BATUK officials’ absence, saying her ministry had fulfilled its role through the Foreign Affairs docket. Committee chair Nelson The post British Army Unit in Kenya Risks Being Declared Hostile Witnesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm

Ngong police have arrested a man accused of raping multiple women in the Vet Farm area over the past two years. According to police, the suspect – identified as a former Nairobi County inspectorate officer and resident of Embulbul – was arrested on Wednesday. Officers say they recovered a facemask, handcuffs, and other items believed to have been used in the attacks. Investigators allege the man targeted picnicking couples and religious pilgrims. In several cases, he is accused of handcuffing the male companion before dragging the woman into a nearby thicket and assaulting her. Ngong Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Jacob The post Ngong Police Nab Suspected Serial Rapist Targeting Couples in Vet Farm appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago American woman moves to Kenya after 10 years in US military, says she feels safer

American woman moves to Kenya after 10 years in US military, says she feels safer  MSN

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6 d. ago Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57%

HOMA Bay County, Aug 13— The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) earned praise and a fresh challenge from President William Ruto during his visit to the agency’s exhibition stand at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County. Commending the reforms already underway, the President lauded KEMSA’s role in strengthening the country’s healthcare supply chain […] The post Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57% appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Army chief: No place for sexual exploitation, as inquiry finds Brit soldiers in Kenya broke ban

Army chief: No place for sexual exploitation, as inquiry finds Brit soldiers in Kenya broke ban  Forces News

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6 d. ago Court nullifies NHIF pending bills committee on data privacy grounds

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — The High Court in Eldoret has declared the establishment of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee illegal. The court cited multiple constitutional breaches, including violations of patients’ right to privacy under Article 31 of the Constitution. Delivering judgment in Constitutional Petition No. E011 of 2025, […] The post Court nullifies NHIF pending bills committee on data privacy grounds appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Woven Bag JYG Woven Handbag For Women Fashion Evening Shoulder Kenya Bottega Clutch

Woven Bag JYG Woven Handbag For Women Fashion Evening Shoulder Kenya Bottega Clutch  roarmag.org

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