Stories from Kenya

Funding has been raised to build infrastructure at the NextGen Molecular Lab to support drug and medicine development. The project involves coordination between PowerLinks Africa in Kenya and the Ito Foundation in Côte d'Ivoire. The infrastructure is intended to address specific challenges in matching medical resources across the region. The NextGen Molecular Lab will serve as a central hub for these collaborative efforts. This investment will support advanced research in molecular biology. The Ito Foundation and Biolinks Africa are involved in this initiative, which aims to support research.

A motion has been proposed stating that former heads of state should continue receiving state benefits while remaining active in politics. The proposal follows a recent address by Uhuru Kenyatta to Jubilee delegates in Narok County.

The Kenyan government has spent 5 billion shillings on housing projects, according to a contractor. The contractor noted that while the government provides work, issues arise with local contractors failing to fulfill obligations.

A new regulation has set a ceiling of 400 million shillings, approximately 100,000 USD, on certain financial transfers. Livingstone Sewanyana, director of the Human Rights Foundation, stated the system is restrictive and impacts families and investments.

Health Minister Patricia Makali has called on the community to fight against malaria. The minister's statement follows reports that the disease had been previously eradicated in certain areas. The call for action aims to prevent a resurgence of the disease.

Kenyan President Ruto attended a ceremony in Nairobi on April 30 to welcome marathon runner Sebastian Sawi following his return from the London Marathon.

A severe drought has led to famine conditions in Kajiado County.

Changing weather patterns and drought have led to famine and hunger in Langongve village, Kajiado County. Local worker Uthiambo reported that farmers in the area are being severely affected by these conditions.

The 1000th anniversary of the Great Migration was marked with a ceremony at the Nairobi National Museum. The Minister of Culture delivered a speech during the event. The celebration included displays of people walking to commemorate the historical event.

Linda Monainchi has been elected as the ODM candidate for Kenya.