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Q&A on Kenya’s COVID-19 Clinical Trials With Dr Achieng, Head of Infectious Disease Unit at KNH

Kenya has joined the international bandwagon in the search for a cure for Covid-19, with plans for clinical trials of three drugs in the

May 6, 2020

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Google Report Shows More Nairobians Returning to Work

More Kenyans living and working in Nairobi are slowly trooping back to their places of work, Google’s Covid-19 Community Mobility Report reveals. According to

May 5, 2020

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Equity Bank Founder Commits Ksh300 Million To Fight COVID-19 in Kenya

Equity Group Foundation (EGF), with support from the Mastercard Foundation, has donated Ksh 1.1 billion to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to medical staff

April 30, 2020

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U.S Pledges Ksh705 Million to Kenya’s COVID-19 War

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has pledged Ksh705 million ($6.6 million) to the Kenyan government for coronavirus(COVID-19) activities in the

April 29, 2020

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Oxford University To Trial Coronavirus Vaccine in Kenya if it Fails in the UK

The fight against the current coronavirus pandemic took a positive turn this week when Oxford University launched the first human trial for a potential

April 24, 2020

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Denmark Donates More Millions to Kenya to Boost COVID-19 Fight

The Danish government has given Kenyan an additional Sh513 million to boost the country’s fight against COVID-19. In a statement on Wednesday, Ambassador Mette

April 24, 2020

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Coast Governor Closes County Borders, Withdraws Special Passes

In new measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Kilifi County government has closed its borders. County secretary and head of public service,

April 22, 2020

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Coast MP Pledges Full Salary, Proposes Power Bill Waiver for All Kenyans

With Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho earning all the plaudits for his surprisingly ambitious efforts in combating Coronavirus, another Coast-based lawmaker has made his move.

April 21, 2020

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President Kenyatta Announces Weekly Allowance for Needy Families

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday, April 16 announced new measures to cushion vulnerable Kenyans from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. One of

April 17, 2020

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Q&A on COVID-19 With Governor Ali Hassan Joho

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho answers questions on his plans to combat Covid-19 in the county. Mombasa is now in isolation, but you’ve been

April 14, 2020

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Govt to Launch Home-based Care Protocol for Covid-19 Patients

The government is preparing to roll out a home-based nursing protocol for Covid-19 patients. Health Director-General Dr Patrick Amoth said Wednesday that most coronavirus

April 9, 2020

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Orengo, Imran Okoth Display Covid-19 Results as Lancet Dismisses Reports on 17 Positive MPs

A number of Kenyan lawmakers on Wednesday disclosed results of their coronavirus tests after it was widely reported that up to 17 lawmakers had

April 9, 2020

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Government Projects Ksh60B Loss per Month in Revenue for the Next Three Months

The government has projected a significant loss in revenue in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking Tuesday, Treasury CS Ukur Yatani said though

April 8, 2020

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20 percent of Kenyans Still Believe Africans Can’t Contract Coronavirus – Survey

A poll conducted by research and consulting firm Infotrak shows that 20 percent of Kenyans still believe that Africans/Black people can’t contract the coronavirus.

April 7, 2020

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Third COVID-19 Survivor Reportedly “gave the ministry a tough time”

As Brenda Ivy Cherotich and Brian Orinda – two of Kenya’s three COVID-19 recoveries – continue to bask in the glory of their newfound

April 3, 2020

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Nun Defies Quarantine Order After Contact With Positive Priest

Police officers in Bungoma have placed a nun under mandatory quarantine after she allegedly refused to lock herself in isolation. The nun is said

April 3, 2020

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Covid-19: IGAD Countries To Formulate Regional Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

Member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have agreed to forge a joint approach to curb the spread of Coronavirus disease. The

March 31, 2020

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Doctor Facing Sack After Refusing to Treat Patient Without N95 Covid-19 Mask

A doctor at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital has been suspended for refusing to attend to a patient citing lack of protective gear.

March 31, 2020

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Bodaboda Operators to Get Free Masks, Carry One Passenger – Govt

The government has directed motorcycle operators to wear face masks in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19. Speaking at Afya House on Monday, Ministry of

March 31, 2020

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State Interventions to Cushion Kenyans Against Economic Effects of Covid-19 (Full Statement)

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS ON THE STATE INTERVENTIONS TO CUSHION KENYANS AGAINST ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON 25TH MARCH, 2020. Fellow Citizens, The Coronavirus

March 26, 2020

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