Universal and free healthcare will help us all in combating the virus, but this policy will also have benefits in the longer term

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The West’s perceptions of China hold up a mirror to its own preoccupations. More nuanced analysis is much-needed

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Contrary to past emergency situations, the COVID-19 crisis seems to have helped improve the relationship between the Jewish and Arab communities.

A Kenyan and a Ugandan trucker tested positive for the virus on Saturday.

The World Bank says countries whose debt is in dollars and those whose local debt is bought by foreigners are especially exposed.

“This is something we started in our CSR wing some years ago and we will continue doing so," he said.

New study explains effects of lockdowns and limitations on diagnosis, treatment and prevention services.

Mohamed assured that it’s a countrywide drive, and not an exclusively Rift Valley project.

The county made the move for lack of testing kits for staff at eateries.

Beijing says reforms are underway to improve disease prevention and control mechanisms.

Italian PM says the volunteer, who was taken from Kilifi in 2018, has been released.

The patient earlier sneaked into Tanzania to bury her step-father, health official says.

Amisom KDF forces have recorded remarkable success, especially in restoring peace in areas under its control.

It would be unfair for the government to propose a blanket isolation strategy based only on age.

We must inculcate in ourselves the right attitude critical to the fight against this pandemic.

Trust must be strong in your team: your trust in your team members; and their trust in you.

In a way, they are right. Predictions are often fraught with mistakes.

We have no doubt that he is ready to take on extraordinary challenges, including the fight against terrorism.

Militarising the operations creates bad blood. People become resistant and restive.

The sooner both Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto stop pussyfooting and bear their full fangs the better for Kenya.

Carefree socialising is back in full swing, with no evidence that frequent handwashing has become the norm.

Children willing and able to e-learn should be encouraged.

A coalition government will further strengthen the Kenyatta and Raila axis, which is what it is all about.

The illusion that learning from home is taking place is a conscious bias that is remiss of the context.

Simple rules that have been repeated to us ad nauseam can, if followed effectively, ward off the virus.

Like any other post-conflict nation, it deserves a new lease of life.

Closing health training institutions as we did was not properly thought out.

This pandemic is a new test to our collective strength and we must work together to address it.

Students are more likely to succeed when they are supported as individuals.

He lodged a case of unfair dismissal against FKF at the Employment and Labour Court in Nairobi.

The setback has not thrown Ogallo off-track.

“This is the time for coaches, depending on their philosophy, to better the skills of their athletes.”

Health authorities have warned of a further spike in infections.

An official mourning period of three days has been decreed.

It is viewed as a rival body to the Kenya Football Coaches Association (Kefoca).

People rarely observe basic anti-contagion protocols.

Money from the sale of properties will be used to is to settle debts and run the party.

As a politician, Koinange loved land and power - the two levers of influence.

Sonko claims agency's actions are politically motivated.

There are plans to bring the bishop's body back to Kenya.

Kibochi is expected to the military chief to bring Kenyan soldiers back home from Somalia.

The foundation uses its funds to eradicate poverty, to promote literacy and numeracy.

From the top 20 students, only four had access to smartphones.

We all need some cheering up and need something to do with all the time we find ourselves with.

The best way to avoid arguing about money is to start talking about it before you get married.

Some propose that frontline workers be housed at an isolated facility.

I well understand why so many murder stories are set on cruise ships.

For him, as long as the Maa community is happy, nothing else matters.

Kanu has rolled out online campaigns seeking to revamp itself General Election.