AstraZeneca reaffirms commitment to Cancer Care on World Cancer Day 2025

In recognition of World Cancer Day 2025, AstraZeneca has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing early detection, innovative treatments, and holistic patient care under this year’s theme, “United by Unique.” This theme highlights the importance of patient-centered care, innovative approaches to improving outcomes, and the power of collaboration in advancing cancer care. As a global biopharmaceutical…

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State keen on reducing energy transmission losses

PHOTO | COURTESY Government will fast-track the completion of all pending energy projects to stabilize power transmission across the country. New Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says aging energy infrastructure is making Kenyans pay more for power and intermittent power outages. “We appreciate the challenges that could still be there. There has been slow progress…

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Kenya to legalise cryptocurrencies, says Treasury Cabinet Secretary

Kenya is preparing legislation to legalice cryptocurrencies, the Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, said on Friday, marking a significant shift in the government’s stance. Cryptocurrencies have been banned in Kenya, but widespread public use has continued underground, circumventing restrictions. “Kenya’s financial sector is a beacon of innovation and growth in Africa,” Mbadi said in a…

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Omanyala stunned, out of Olympics 100m final

Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, US’ Fred Kerley, Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and Japan’s Abdul Hakim Sani Brown compete in the men’s 100m semi-final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 4, 2024.[AFP] African champion Ferdinand Omanyala is out of Paris Olympics. Omanyala missed…

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MP Mutuse blames Kalonzo for delay in naming IEBC chiefs

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has accused Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka of derailing the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The commission has been without commissioners since the exit of chairman Wafula Chebukati and commissioners Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye, whose tenures ended in January…

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UoN Professors Accuse New Chancellor of ‘Eyeing’ Sh200 Billion University Lands

A fierce power struggle is unfolding at the University of Nairobi after newly appointed Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen launched an ambitious two-year overhaul plan. His strategy, designed to “save the university from a blazing fire,” has already secured backing from the UoN Council and President William Ruto’s Cabinet. However, a section of academic staff claims the…

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‘She should serve in the next Kenyan Parliament’

Githunguri Constituency Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has praised Grace Mulei for her advocacy efforts, urging that she be nominated for a global award and serve in the next Kenyan Parliament. This comes after Mulei was released on cash bail following her arrest after her protest over delays in the implementation of the Social Health…

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