Stories from Kenya

A half marathon was organized in Kenya this week, with 7,000 volunteers and participants from 56 countries. Runners competed in wet weather to raise awareness for diabetes, Down syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease. Media campaigns are needed to inform the public about these causes.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report indicates education spending is projected to increase from Sh1.6 billion in FY2024/25 to Sh1.7 billion in FY2025/26. Current spending is expected to reach Sh1.672 billion in FY2025/26.

The body of 25-year-old Joseph Beatrice Ndenda was discovered in a bush in Kailina, according to Edwin Nashirobe. Nashirobe stated that the individual was found dead after having woken up in the morning.

Delta sub-county has been identified as having the highest number of high-risk zones at 30%.

The Kenyan administration has identified 59 flood-prone areas across Tana River County due to ongoing heavy rains. The mapping exercise covers five sub-counties following alerts regarding rising water levels in the Seven Forks Dam system.

An opposition leader in Kenya announced plans to unite with other opposition leaders to form a single coalition. The goal of this coalition is to take control of the country following the August elections next year.

Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will jointly organize a football competition, marking the tournament's return to East Africa for the first time since 1976. The host nations will share the organization of the event.

Medical specialists reported an increase in health issues linked to agrochemical exposure, cold conditions, and poor sanitation around Lake Naivasha. The concerns were raised during the official opening of the Rift View Specialist Centre in Naivasha.

An 83-year-old doctor died after collapsing in Kitengela while on personal errands. Medical personnel at the facility confirmed the doctor was dead on arrival. Beatrice Wangari, believed to be a business partner of the deceased, has been placed in custody as a person of interest.

The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been set for May 19. The tournament will be co-organized by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, according to the Confederation of African Football.