Kenya’s mpox cases rise to seven

Nairobi, Sep 25 (IANS) Kenya’s Ministry of Health confirmed two more mpox cases, raising the total tally to seven, as the country intensifies surveillance to avert mass transmission of the virus. Deborah Barasa, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, said the two new cases were detected in Makueni county in Kenya and […]

South Sudan parties ink protocols to shore up peace process

Nairobi, July 16 (IANS) South Sudan’s Transitional Government of National Unity and holdout opposition groups on Monday signed eight protocols designed to accelerate efforts toward bringing lasting peace and stability in the country. The signing, during ongoing peace talks in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, was witnessed by senior government officials, diplomats, opposition groups, civil […]