South African biotech company to develop first African-owned Covid-19 vaccine
A year after the creation of the mRNA Vaccine Technology Transfer Hub, a South African biotech company has teamed up…
Ministry of health reinstates mandatory wearing of masks in confined spaces
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is urging caution in the wake of new Covid-19 infections in the country. While briefing…
Herbs could soon be covid-19 cure, local scientists
Kenyan scientists are testing the efficacy of a herb used by traditional healers to find out whether it speeds up…
WHO clears breast milk free from covid-19
Breastfeeding mothers do not seem to be passing on the new coronavirus to their infants, and based on current evidence…
Fears as covid-19 hits State House
Four staffers working at State House have tested positive for the coronavirus, spokesperson Kanze Dena has said. President Uhuru Kenyatta…
MoH launches home-based care guidelines for corona patients
The government Wednesday launched protocols for home-based isolation and care, anticipating to discharge asymptomatic Covid-19 positive cases. Health Chief Administrative Secretary…
Smiles and tears as Uhuru extends curfew
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced an extension of the nationwide curfew by another 30 days. However, the President relaxed the curfew…
Drama as monkeys snatch covid-19 blood samples from technician
A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district…
Kericho county joins in positive cases as national tally bulge daily
Kericho County becomes the latest to report a case of COVID-19 according to authorities. The national tally has reached 1,888 after…
Ray of hope as borders closed against COVID-19
Kenya has closed its borders with Somalia and Tanzania as the country strives to stem further spread of the coronavirus.…