Kenya is the latest country to be recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eradicating human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness. The country was given this official status by the WHO at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, after confirmation that indigenous cases have not been registered since 2009. Health Cabinet
KCB Foundation in partnership with the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, has announced mass scholarship opportunities for youths in the county under the 2Jiajiri Programme. In a notice dated Tuesday, May 19 2026, the programme will offer Grade 3 Level scholarships for various technical and vocational courses at selected Vocational Training Centres across Elgeyo Marakwet
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) condemns a security breach at Naivasha County Referral Hospital after a group of individuals reportedly entered the facility and forcefully removed a deceased patient’s body from the hospital’s custody. In a press statement issued on May 19 2026, the union said the incident disrupted medical operations