On the fateful night of August 4, 1991, the luxury cruise ship Oceanos sailed into maritime history—not for its opulence or scenic voyages along South Africa’s rugged Wild Coast, but for an extraordinary tale of human courage, quick thinking, and unlikely heroism. Caught in a ferocious storm, the ship began to falter, taking on water […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a resolute move to restore integrity and transparency to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced sweeping reforms, including a crackdown on thousands of ghost workers and the reinstatement of 316 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) graduates wrongfully excluded from internship placements. The announcements, made […]
In a landmark achievement for Lamu County’s healthcare system, King Fahd Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, a minimally invasive surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant step forward in providing advanced medical care to residents of Lamu, reducing the need for costly referrals to urban centers […]
In the arid heart of Chari, Isiolo County, Kenya, a single natural spring, Kuro Mume, stands as a beacon of hope and survival for both wildlife and pastoralist communities during the region’s punishing dry seasons. As climate change intensifies droughts across the Horn of Africa, this vital water source has become an indispensable refuge, drawing […]
In a heartfelt plea, patients living with sickle cell disease in Kenya are calling on the government to subsidize the cost of hydroxyurea, a critical medication used to manage the debilitating symptoms of this chronic condition. The appeal highlights the financial strain faced by many patients, particularly those from low-income households, who struggle to afford […]
In a powerful testament to the transformative potential of rehabilitation, Emmanuel Kirapash, a man who spent over two decades behind bars, has been granted a second chance at life. Recently pardoned by President William Ruto through the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee, Kirapash’s story sheds light on the challenges of incarceration, the value of prison […]
In a sweeping move to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in partnership with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), has closed 728 non-compliant health facilities and downgraded 301 others. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to digitize healthcare services, enhance accountability, […]
Kenyan students have once again demonstrated their growing dominance in the global tech arena by securing top honors at the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition 2024/2025 finals. The event, held in Shenzhen, China, saw Team Kenya emerge as a powerhouse of innovation and computing excellence, earning accolades that underscore the country’s rising influence in the international […]
•On This Day: Remembering Operation Solomon’s Unprecedented Humanitarian Mission On May 24–25, 1991, in the span of just 36 hours, the State of Israel carried out one of the most ambitious and daring rescue missions in modern history—Operation Solomon. This top-secret, record-breaking airlift saved 14,325 Ethiopian Jews from war-torn Ethiopia and brought them to safety […]
In an age defined by rapid innovation and evolving technologies, where even the most basic household items are continuously redesigned and upgraded, a few rare inventions stand out for their sheer perfection at birth. One such remarkable creation is the safety pin — a modest yet brilliant tool whose original design has withstood the test […]
