Month: May 2024

[[{"value":"Prior to the official opening of the 77th World Health Assembly, Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha Wafula met with World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.  During the meeting, they discussed collaboration between Kenya and WHO. CS Nakhumicha briefed the Director-General on Kenya's milestones towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In particular, CS Nakhumicha reiterated Kenya's commitment to re-engineering the health sector to prioritize promotive and preventive health. She highlighted significant […]

[[{"value":"The Menengai Cream Cheetahs claimed their third Rugby Super Series title with an 18-10 victory over the KCB Bank Lions in a tight final played at Nairobi’s RFUEA Grounds on Saturday 25 May 2024. Two penalties from tournament top points scorer Quinto Ongo in between Levi Amunga’s penalty for the Lions gave the Cheetahs a 6-3 lead after a first half in which their hooker, Emmanuel Mboya was sin binned early […]

[[{"value":"The 33rd Independence Day anniversary was enthusiastically celebrated in the Anseba, Northern, and Southern Red Sea Regions under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” Mr. Siraj Haji, Chairman of the Holidays Coordinating Committee in Anseba Region, noted that a strong effort was exerted in cooperation with the public, members of the Defense Forces, and others to colorfully celebrate the Independence Day anniversary. He commended all those who contributed to the […]

[[{"value":"The World Health Organization (WHO) today signed funding agreements with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) valued at USD 19.4 million to jointly address global health challenges including in emergency responses. The support will reinforce WHO operations and programmes in three countries namely Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The agreements were signed by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO and H.E Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor […]

[[{"value":"On Africa Day, we celebrate this dynamic and diverse continent and the contributions of Africans to our world. The continent’s young and growing population, its rich natural resources, its breathtaking beauty and cultural diversity give it outsize potential.  Initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, along with Africa’s growing voice, including leadership in renewable energy, can help realize that potential.  But a bright […]

[[{"value":"Suzuki Griquas finished off a perfect campaign by winning the SA Cup – their first major trophy in a decade – when they defeated arch-rivals the Airlink Pumas by 46-24 in a thrilling final at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon. Pieter Bergh's side led from the onset, racing into a 29-0 lead in the first 25 minutes and never lost the lead to clinch a memorable final played […]

[[{"value":"Africans, across the Continent and in the Diaspora, 25 May 1963 to 25 May 2024, what a long way we've come! Africa has freed itself from the yoke of colonialism and the appalling system of Apartheid. Its intellectual, scientific and cultural resources have been immensely developed, diversified and enriched.  Its economy has grown at rates envied by many parts of the world. It’s resilience during the global COVID 19 crisis, […]

[[{"value":"The Rizal Monument was illuminated in green today in celebration of Africa Day which marks the 61st anniversary of the founding of the African Union.  Africa Day, celebrated on May 25th each year, commemorates the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which has since been succeeded by the African Union (AU). The day celebrates the diversity and unity of the African continent and its people. The lighting highlights […]

[[{"value":"On May 22th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Hon. Josiah Joekai, Director General of the Civil Service Agency and Hon. Galakpai Kortimai, Director General of the General Service Agency of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations and government administration. Ambassador Yin briefed China-Liberia relations and praised the efforts of the Civil Service Agency and the General Service Agency in improving the efficiency of government […]