Bernard Momanyi

The proposed legislation places a range of nicotine products under the broad category of “tobacco products”, including products that may contain no tobacco. From a scientific perspective, however, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches differ significantly in how nicotine is delivered and, more importantly, in the harmful substances to which users are exposed.

On 17th September 2026, the world marked World Patient Safety Day under the theme "Safe care for non-communicable diseases," accompanied by the call "Safe care for life!"

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed the case on Tuesday, saying the government had activated measures to prevent further transmission and was tracing people who may have come into contact with the patient.

The prosecution told the court that the message contained language likely to cause apprehension or fear of violence to the judicial officer.

For his supporters, Chivayo was a generous benefactor who used his wealth to improve lives and reward loyalty. For his critics, he embodied the troubling relationship between money, political influence and public resources.

This is a sobering development. However, an imported case should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of sustained transmission within Kenya. The country must respond with urgency, but also with discipline, scientific rigour and clear communication.

China's manufacturing scale has helped reduce the cost of products and technologies that developing countries need. Electric vehicles, solar equipment, batteries, electronics, machinery and other technologies are becoming more accessible to markets that previously struggled with their cost.

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 20 – Kenya has confirmed a ninth case of Ebola, with the latest patient being a 24-year-old man and close relative of the first victim, who is already in quarantine.

More than 90 years after the Long March, the epic journey continues in the national consciousness of the Chinese people.

NAIROBI M, Kenya Oct 23- has recorded its second death from Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), with the Ministry of Health confirming that a 65-year-old woman has succumbed to the disease.