62 h. ago #Kenya signs landmark health deal with #US despite data fears Kenya has signed a historic five

#Kenya signs landmark health deal with #US despite data fears Kenya has signed a historic five-year health agreement with the US, the first such pact since Donald Trump's administration overhauled its foreign aid program. The $2.5bn (£1.9bn) deal is aimed  facebook.com

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63 h. ago Uhuru hails signing of Washington Accord, as a new dawn for DRC and Rwanda

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5 -Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has lauded the signing of the Washington Peace Agreement between Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, calling it a ‘new dawn’ for the two nations and the wider Great Lakes region. The accord, signed in Washington, establishes a permanent ceasefire between […] The post Uhuru hails signing of Washington Accord, as a new dawn for DRC and Rwanda appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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65 h. ago They’ll spend a lot of time hugging each other: Trump on Kagame

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 — US President Donald Trump on Thursday presided over the signing of a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, declaring that the once-bitter rivals were turning the page on decades of bloodshed. In characteristic style, Trump remarked that Presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi […] The post They’ll spend a lot of time hugging each other: Trump on Kagame-Tshisekedi relations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Rwanda, DRC Sign Historic Peace Deal in Washington as Ruto and World Leaders Witness Ceremony

President Ruto described the accord as “a monumental diplomatic milestone” and a decisive step towards lasting peace.

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3 d. ago Trump witnesses signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 – The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the region at a summit hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington. At the beginning of the event at the newly-renamed Donald J Trump Institute of Peace, US […] The post Trump witnesses signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago US inks health aid deal with Kenya in first such agreement since Trump dismantled USAID

US inks health aid deal with Kenya in first such agreement since Trump dismantled USAID  TRT World

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4 d. ago Ruto Arrives in Washington for DRC–Rwanda Peace Pact and Kenya–US Health Deal Talks

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – President William Ruto has arrived in Washington, D.C., United States, to join President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo for the signing of a landmark peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict in Eastern DRC. The accord, being signed at the […] The post Ruto Arrives in Washington for DRC–Rwanda Peace Pact and Kenya–US Health Deal Talks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya: Health Workers Issue Strike Notice to Compel Govt to Sign Agreement

Kenya: Health Workers Issue Strike Notice to Compel Govt to Sign Agreement  allAfrica.com

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5 d. ago Ruto heads to Washington for DRC–Rwanda peace agreement, Kenya–US talks

Ruto heads to Washington for DRC–Rwanda peace agreement, Kenya–US talks  the-star.co.ke

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1 week ago Govt Responds After East African Court Suspends EU–Kenya Trade Agreement

Govt Responds After East African Court Suspends EU–Kenya Trade Agreement  The Kenya Times

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1 week ago Ruto Praises Kenya’s Progress: “We Are Walking in Malaysia’s Footsteps”

President William Ruto on Monday announced a new phase of cooperation between Kenya and Malaysia following the unveiling of fresh areas of partnership and a raft of bilateral agreements the two countries inked. The landmark deals include the removal of tariffs on key agricultural products that Kenya exports to Malaysia, a development likely to unlock new commercial opportunities for Kenyan farmers. Receiving Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Nairobi, President Ruto said the tariff-free agreement would substantially deepen trade relations and widen Kenya’s footprint in the Asian market. He said the move was in line with Kenya’s ambition of increasing The post Ruto Praises Kenya’s Progress: “We Are Walking in Malaysia’s Footsteps” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago ODM lawmaker says party, Luo community must support Ruto unconditionally

KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 21 — Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron has urged the ODM party and the Luo community to fully back President William Ruto for a second term without attaching conditions, arguing that the Head of State has shown unprecedented goodwill to the region. Speaking during a fundraiser in Kisumu, Oron said President Ruto […] The post ODM lawmaker says party, Luo community must support Ruto unconditionally appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Society

2 w. ago ‘Walk inside a National Park’: Itumbi promises 3D Jamhuri experience

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — This year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations will take on a fresh, highly digital, and interactive format, with the government unveiling a national “bucket list” campaign that will culminate in President William Ruto releasing his own travel bucket list. Dennis Itumbi, Head of Special Projects and Creative Economic Coordination and Chair of […] The post ‘Walk inside a National Park’: Itumbi promises 3D Jamhuri experience appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Can Ruto convince Kenyans on the economy? Hits and misses ahead of annual address

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — President William Ruto heads to Parliament on Thursday for his State of the Nation Address amid mounting pressure over economic performance, revenue collection gaps, debt repayment strains, and growing questions about the credibility of his bottom-up transformation agenda. As he prepares to defend his record, Ruto’s economic scorecard is weighed […] The post Can Ruto convince Kenyans on the economy? Hits and misses ahead of annual address appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenya Airways Renews Boeing AHM Agreement Covering 787 Fleet

Kenya Airways Renews Boeing AHM Agreement Covering 787 Fleet  Aviation Week Network

Sport

3 w. ago Kenya and US Finalize Health Partnership to Boost Universal Health Coverage

Kenya is set to strengthen its health partnership with the United States through a new bilateral agreement aimed at boosting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and combating diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. Speaking on Thursday, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo pointed out that the government is focused on sustainable and well-coordinated health financing to ensure all Kenyans access quality healthcare, even amidst economic challenges. “The Government of Kenya is focused on building sustainable, predictable, and well-coordinated financing for its health priorities, including Universal Health Coverage,” Kiptoo said. He said despite a constrained fiscal environment, the government is committed to The post Kenya and US Finalize Health Partnership to Boost Universal Health Coverage appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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