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Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Ministry of Health Initiates Comprehensive Headcount to Align Staff with New Structure

The headcount aims to ensure payroll accuracy and eliminate discrepancies through certificate verifications, updating records, and streamlining divisions and directorates accordingly

The Ministry of Health’s State Department for Medical Services has begun a comprehensive headcount to realign its staff with the recently approved structure by the Public Service Commission. Principal Secretary Mr. Harry Kimtai, representing Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula, initiated the initiative today at Afya House, stressing its importance for…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Government Intensifies Flood Mitigation Measures

Cabinet resolved that the government, from now on, will rally the country in implementing measures, programmes and policies that will mitigate the effects of climate change

President William Ruto today chaired a Cabinet meeting for the second time this week to deliberate on extra measures to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding, mudslides and landslides in many parts of the country. The Cabinet noted that more citizens who have been affected by floods, mudslides and landslides…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

Uganda Receives International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Legislative Assistance to Strengthen its National Legal Framework for the Development of its Nuclear Power Programme

This mission helped to generate an exchange between experts and participants, not only on the main areas of nuclear law, but also about the current national legal framework to identify gaps

From 11 to 13 March 2024, the IAEA facilitated a national workshop and a high-level meeting in Kampala to discuss nuclear law and raise awareness among officials. This initiative supports Uganda's efforts to adhere to the relevant international legal instruments under IAEA auspices and improve its current national legal framework…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Government to Support Online Learning in Universities

This would not only enrich the country’s human resources but also foster an inclusive knowledge society

President William Ruto has urged institutions of higher learning to adopt innovation and emerging technologies to enhance access to affordable education. The President said the government is prepared to support universities offer online and virtual learning. He said this would not only enrich the country’s human resources but also foster…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

US “Human Rights” Report: Slanderous Ritual Against Eritrea

The report only accentuates the prevailing, misguided, and unwarranted US policy against Eritrea

US State Department’s “Eritrea 2023 Human Rights Report” once again peddles, with higher pitch this time round, a litany of its usual, fallacious and long-discredited accusations against the country. The overarching issue is of course whether the US has, in the first place, the credentials for an exclusive and innate…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

#DiscoverMyAfrica, a Celebration of Creative Economy on Africa Month

The African Union and Google Africa join forces to launch the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long campaign of the continent's rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit

A thriving creative economy fuels innovation, jobs, and economic growth across Africa. Recognizing this potential, the African Union and Google Africa join forces to launch the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long campaign of the continent's rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit. In celebration of Africa Month,YouTube creators across Africa are…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

To win the fight against cholera, the approach must be changed

To avoid people from continuously falling sick and to save lives, Zimbabwe has to invest in its water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure

Zimbabwe is grappling with the second biggest outbreak of cholera in its history, with cases rapidly spreading across the country. It started on 12 February 2023 and to date, more than 600 people have died from cholera and over 35 00 infected. To avoid people from continuously falling sick and…

South African Government
Source: South African Government |

Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety on operational successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and rural safety units

Operational successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and rural safety units in one week

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, have once again been actively combatting crime. Between 22 and 28 April 2024, these units, along with various other municipal law enforcement agencies and the South African Police…

South African Government
Source: South African Government |

Water and Sanitation calls for wise water use as water levels drop in Mpumalanga

The majority of listed dams in Gert Sibande District recorded declines in water levels except for Westoe Dam which recorded an improvement from 70.5% to 70.8%

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls on the public to use water wisely and sparingly as water levels drop in the Mpumalanga Province.  According to the latest DWS weekly state of reservoirs report of 29 April 2024, the Mpumalanga Province recorded a 0.7% drop from 98.2% to 97.5%…

South African Government
Source: South African Government |

Western Cape Government on making steady progress in beating load shedding

A key objective of the resilience plan is offering support to vulnerable communities and citizens

Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon today where he and the Western Cape Government’s Special Advisor on Energy, Alwie Lester, gave an update on numerous energy initiatives the provincial government, along with other stakeholders, is implementing to make the Western Cape the first province to beat load shedding. “We are…