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Kenyans.co.ke

Kenya Eyes U.S. Training for Doctors Under New Proposed Deal

Kenyan doctors could receive specialised training in the United States under a proposed partnership between Kenya and Medtronic LABS. The Kenyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., revealed the plan in a statement on Thursday, August 27, after discussions with the healthcare technology company on ways to expand cooperation in digital health and specialised medical training. Under the proposed training Kenyan healthcare professionals would be connected with members of the Kenyan medical diaspora working in the U.S. Additionally, the programme would focus on advanced technologies used in cardiovascular care, medical-surgical practice and neuroscience. “The discussions delved into the prospects of forging a partnership aimed at providing specialized training for Kenyan medical professionals within the U.S. diaspora, focusing on Medtronic’s cutting-edge healthcare technologies in cardiovascular care, medical-surgical fields, and neuroscience,” the statement read.The initiative is intended to facilitate the transfer of specialised knowledge and skills to healthcare stakeholders in Kenya. It could also strengthen local clinical capacity and improve access to advanced medical technologies. The talks also covered referral coordination and ways of improving healthcare delivery at the last mile. Medtronic LABS briefed the embassy on its existing programmes in Kenya, including the enrolment of more than 140,000 patients. Its work has included supporting the management of hypertension and diabetes through digital health tools and community-based healthcare systems. The company has also supported training and capacity building for health workers involved in patient care. The embassy said it would continue discussions with relevant stakeholders as the proposed areas of cooperation are developed. The collaboration comes after Kenya and the United States in June formalised a five-year Ksh207 billion health cooperation agreement covering disease surveillance, laboratory systems, health commodities, frontline workforce support and digital health.

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KBC

Fellowship programme for actors from BRICS+ countries starts in Russia

The InteRussia international fellowship programme, “Professional Training for Drama and Film Actors”, has begun in Moscow. The programme involves 14 young actors from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, India, Egypt, Türkiye, South Africa, Malaysia, China, and Ethiopia. The training will run until 3 October 2026. The programme includes practical classes in acting, stage speech and movement; the study of Konstantin Stanislavsky’s system and Vsevolod Meyerhold’s biomechanics; meetings with Russian actors and cultural figures; and visits to the Moscow Art Theatre, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Stanislavsky Museum and other cultural venues. The opening ceremony for the training programme took place at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS). Marina Kiryushkina, Acting Rector of GITIS, explained that over the course of six weeks, participants would be immersed in the rich tradition of Russian theatre. “We are delighted to see interest in Russian psychological theatre growing year on year, and we are ready to share this experience with colleagues from all over the world,” she remarked. Lyana Dymova, Academic Programmes Coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund, encouraged participants to make the most of the fellowship, not to be afraid to ask questions and to try new things. “InteRussia is not just about classes. It is an opportunity to see Russian theatre from the inside, to meet colleagues from...

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Kenyans.co.ke

U.S Embassy in Kenya Issues Fresh Advisory Over New Travel Restrictions

The United States has issued an urgent advisory to travellers affected by its Ebola-related travel restrictions, directing passengers denied boarding to seek assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.In a notice dated Wednesday, August 26, the U.S Embassy in Nairobi said travellers denied boarding should contact the department and provide details to enable authorities to assess their circumstances."Travellers denied boarding a flight due to Ebola-related travel restrictions should reach out to Ebola-Travel-HELP@hq.dhs.gov for assistance," read part of the embassy's statement.The advisory comes after President Donald Trump's administration imposed temporary entry restrictions for travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda or South Sudan.Under the current rules, travellers who have been in the DRC within 21 days of their planned U.S.-bound flights are not permitted to board commercial flights to America.The restriction also applies where the DRC was an intermediate stop for a passenger, regardless of whether the passenger left the aircraft.Foreign nationals, including U.S citizens, who have recently been in Uganda or South Sudan face separate restrictions and must generally have remained outside those countries for at least 21 days before boarding a U.S-bound flight.The embassy said affected passengers should be prepared to submit information for every traveller in their party, including their full name, date of birth, sex, passport country and number, citizenship and current location.They should also provide details of the flight on which boarding was denied, including the airport, airline and flight number, as well as information about any future booking to the United States.Travellers must also disclose whether they have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan and provide their dates of departure from those countries.While issuing the directive, the embassy cautioned that travellers contacting the dedicated help desk may first receive an automated response requesting additional information.“Someone from that inbox will be in touch with you,” the embassy said, adding that the follow-up could come through a phone call or an email from a “.gov” address.The U.S Embassy in Nairobi further urged people planning to travel to America to contact their airlines beforehand to confirm their flight and route.Travellers who have remained outside the DRC for 21 days have also been advised to allow extra time before their scheduled departure to resolve any outstanding issues that could affect their journey.U.S. citizens who require financial assistance to modify their travel plans, secure temporary accommodation in a third country or access other consular services have been advised to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.The U.S government has also designated four airports for U.S. citizens and nationals recently present in Uganda or South Sudan, but not the DRC, to undergo enhanced public health screening upon arrival.The airports include Washington Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Houston George Bush Intercontinental and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Associated Press

AP: major new story package on the photo news agenda

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.A girl cries as she waits for news of relatives missing after flash floods in Bidur, Nepal’s Nuwakot district, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)A girl cries as she waits for news of relatives missing after flash floods in Bidur, Nepal’s Nuwakot district, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate do push-ups outside of the C. Clyde Atkins U.S. Courthouse as the Tate brothers fight extradition to the United Kingdom on charges of rape and sex trafficking in Miami, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate do push-ups outside of the C. Clyde Atkins U.S. Courthouse as the Tate brothers fight extradition to the United Kingdom on charges of rape and sex trafficking in Miami, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Protesters hang banners at the entrance of Parliament as they demand stronger anti-corruption policies in Jakarta, Indonesia, late Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)Protesters hang banners at the entrance of Parliament as they demand stronger anti-corruption policies in Jakarta, Indonesia, late Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)President Donald Trump waves from the stairs of Air Force One upon his departure at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)President Donald Trump waves from the stairs of Air Force One upon his departure at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)A child waves the Moldovan flag during a parade during celebrations of the 35th Independence Day, in Chisinau, Moldova, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)A child waves the Moldovan flag during a parade during celebrations of the 35th Independence Day, in Chisinau, Moldova, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)A boy salutes in front of poster of former Bosnian Serb wartime general Ratko Mladic, outside a church in Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Radivoje Pavicic)A boy salutes in front of poster of former Bosnian Serb wartime general Ratko Mladic, outside a church in Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Radivoje Pavicic)Ahmed Fakhoury, 27, uses a pottery wheel to make clay pots at a traditional pottery workshop in the West Bank city of Hebron, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)Ahmed Fakhoury, 27, uses a pottery wheel to make clay pots at a traditional pottery workshop in the West Bank city of Hebron, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)Pakistan’s Salman Agha, second right, is congratulated by teammates for taking a catch to dismiss England’s Jordan Cox during the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)Pakistan’s Salman Agha, second right, is congratulated by teammates for taking a catch to dismiss England’s Jordan Cox during the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)A displaced woman, Alaweya Ayoub, 44, with her parrot, Karawan, on her head smiles as she sits inside her makeshift room on a basketball court inside a public school turned into a shelter for people whose villages in southern Lebanon were destroyed or occupied by Israeli forces, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)A displaced woman, Alaweya Ayoub, 44, with her parrot, Karawan, on her head smiles as she sits inside her makeshift room on a basketball court inside a public school turned into a shelter for people whose villages in southern Lebanon were destroyed or occupied by Israeli forces, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)Jakub Mensik, of the Czech Republic, celebrates with Karolina Muchova, right, of the Czech Republic, after they won the mixed doubles final match against Belinda Bencic, of Switzerland, and Flavio Cobolli, of Italy, at the U.S. Open tennis championships Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Jakub Mensik, of the Czech Republic, celebrates with Karolina Muchova, right, of the Czech Republic, after they won the mixed doubles final match against Belinda Bencic, of Switzerland, and Flavio Cobolli, of Italy, at the U.S. Open tennis championships Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)An Ecuadorian soldiers stands inside a poultry shop during a ground operation in Manta, Ecuador, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Military and police forces continue security operations in areas affected by organized crime. (AP Photo/Cesar Munoz)An Ecuadorian soldiers stands inside a poultry shop during a ground operation in Manta, Ecuador, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Military and police forces continue security operations in areas affected by organized crime. (AP Photo/Cesar Munoz)

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KBC

Journalists urged to harness AI to combat election misinformation

As next year’s elections approach, journalists have been cautioned against falling prey to misinformation which is rampant during the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Chairman Maina Muiruri says the media must maintain public trust at the height of misinformation, disinformation, manipulated images and misleading narratives that often compromise the truth during electioneering. Muiruri who spoke when he officially opened a training session for digital media practitioners in Ruiru, Kiambu County, told journalists instead to use AI to identify manipulated content, analyze data and improve fact-checking. He also disclosed that a report prepared by MCK shows that 60 percent of journalists who will be covering the upcoming election will be doing it for the first time, hence the need for training and sensitization. The workshop was organized by Digital Journalists of Kenya (DJK) association under the theme; ‘Using AI to enhance content authenticity and build information credibility in a general election season.’ DJK Chairman Andy Kagwa The DJK Chairman Andy Kagwa said the media must counter against hate speech and toxic political statements even as newsrooms and organizations like MCK , Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) and Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) launch initiatives to strengthen election monitoring and misinformation tracking systems. Christine Much...

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Associated Press

Haitians demand answers from police after gangs kill 47, kidnap more than 50

The U.S. on Thursday deported dozens more people to Haiti following a recent gang attack that left 47 dead and more than 50 kidnapped. (AP/Gérard Maxineau)Blood stains the ground left behind by the victim of a gang attack in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)Haitians deported from the United States deplane at the international airport in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ketlain Difficile)Haitians deported from the United States deplane at the international airport in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ketlain Difficile)Women cry at the site where their relatives were killed in a gang attack in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)Residents try to flip over a car to block a street as they protest for police intervention after deadly gang attacks in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)The U.S. on Thursday deported dozens more people to Haiti following a recent gang attack that left 47 dead and more than 50 kidnapped. (AP/Gérard Maxineau)Blood stains the ground left behind by the victim of a gang attack in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)Blood stains the ground left behind by the victim of a gang attack in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)Haitians deported from the United States deplane at the international airport in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ketlain Difficile)Haitians deported from the United States deplane at the international airport in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ketlain Difficile)Haitians deported from the United States deplane at the international airport in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ketlain Difficile)Haitians deported from the United States deplane at the international airport in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ketlain Difficile)Women cry at the site where their relatives were killed in a gang attack in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)Women cry at the site where their relatives were killed in a gang attack in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)Residents try to flip over a car to block a street as they protest for police intervention after deadly gang attacks in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)Residents try to flip over a car to block a street as they protest for police intervention after deadly gang attacks in the Kenscoff neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s National Police faced mounting criticism Thursday over why authorities failed to prevent a recent gang attack in which 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped.Police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers took only a handful of questions from journalists at a news conference Thursday, just days after gangs attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful farming community nestled in the hills near Port-au-Prince.Asked what police are planning to do about those kidnapped, Desrosiers said he could not answer that question publicly.One gang leader has threatened to execute all the hostages if any gang members are killed as police work to secure Kenscoff.Desrosiers expressed condolences to all those affected by the violent attack launched late Sunday.More than 2,600 people were displaced, according to the U.N. International Organization for Migration, and anger and frustration are mounting. Desrosiers said police are working on helping them return home, but he did not provide specifics.One journalist questioned whether there was any intelligence gathered prior to the attack, with Desrosiers responding that authorities have been working on gathering intelligence.He added that police are aware that one gang leader is threatening to attack Tabarre, a neighborhood within Port-au-Prince where the U.S. embassy is located.Vladimir Paraison, head of Haiti’s National Police, was not present at the news conference. He recently defended security measures in Kenscoff and said that an investigation was underway to establish the truth about the attack “whether due to complicity or negligence.”Between January and August this year, security operations had managed to reduce violence in Kenscoff by 66% prior to Sunday’s attack, according to the nonprofit Armed Conflict Location & Event Data.As Haiti reels from the attack, the U.S. on Thursday deported dozens more people to the troubled country.Among the deportees was a professional boxer, who said he was born in the Bahamas.Dabelus said he left the Bahamas when he was about 6 years old and had been living for more than 20 years in the United States before he was detained.

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KBC

Kenya pushes refill, reuse systems to tackle plastic waste

The government has underscored its commitment to reducing plastic pollution at source and promoting sustainable waste management through stronger refill and reuse systems. Speaking during the handover policy recommendations on strengthening refill and reuse systems, Deputy Director, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Njoroge Mbitu noted that the recommendations seek to complement Kenya’s existing waste management and extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework. “The recommendations seek to complement Kenya’s existing waste management and extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework by promoting waste prevention, encouraging reusable packaging, strengthening producer responsibility and supporting the development of a circular economy,” noted Mbitu. Deputy Director, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Njoroge Mbitu Mbitu who spoke while receiving the policy recommendations on behalf of the State Department for Environment and Climate Change said Kenya has made significant progress in addressing plastic pollution, including through the 2017 ban on plastic carrier bags, the Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022, and the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations, 2024. “The Government continues to strengthen implementation of these frameworks while working with stakeholders to address emerging challenges in plastic waste managemen...

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CIO Africa

Microsoft Announces East Africa Country Lead

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Angela Nganga as the Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of the Microsoft Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, she brings extensive experience in government engagement, strategic business development, stakeholder management and digital transformation to the role.Nganga will advance Microsoft’s commitment to empowering people, organisations and governments across Kenya and the broader East Africa region. Her leadership will support inclusive digital and AI transformation while deepening investment in local innovation, skills development and strategic partnerships.“I am delighted to lead Microsoft’s work in East Africa as the region strengthens its position as an innovation and AI hub. I look forward to partnering with governments, enterprise and the local startup ecosystem to build AI skills and workforce readiness, and to help partners develop and scale locally relevant solutions to real-world challenges. Enabling East African companies to become producers as well as consumers of AI innovation is essential to its success in the global digital economy,” says Nganga.Based in Nairobi, Nganga joined Microsoft in 2012. Before assuming the role of East Africa Country Lead, she served as Regional Director of Customer Success for East and West Africa. She has worked as Director of Corporate Affairs for the Middle East and Africa and Education Industry Director for Africa, leading customer success, digital transformation and strategic engagements across East and West Africa.A seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience across technology, telecommunications, healthcare, public affairs and policy, Nganga has built government partnerships and supported digital transformation and AI adoption. Before joining Microsoft, she held senior strategic corporate affairs and public policy roles at Telkom Kenya and AAR Health Services Ltd.The region’s vibrant tech ecosystem, youthful population, and commitment to innovation position it as a powerhouse for digital skills development in Africa, driving growth through a dynamic startup ecosystem and advanced private tech sector. With a strong foundation in mobile technology, fintech, and digital services, the region is well-placed to lead in AI-driven solutions across the continent and beyond. This appointment underscores Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to East Africa’s success in the global digital economy.

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AP News

Congo's Ebola outbreak worsens as schools prepare to reopen

Parents and teachers in eastern Congo are urging authorities to delay school reopening as the country's fast-moving Ebola outbreak continues to spread and health officials say it remains out of control. The outbreak has become the deadliest in Congo's history and is still expanding under difficult security and health conditions.Why it matters: This is a major public-health and humanitarian story with regional spillover risk and likely policy implications for schools, borders, and health systems.

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Associated Press

Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on

Parents who came for their children’s school resumption sit inside an office of a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A parent who came for her child’s school resumption stands outside the school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A view of a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A parent who came for his child’s school resumption washes his hands outside a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)Parents who came for their children’s school resumption sit inside an office of a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)Parents who came for their children’s school resumption sit inside an office of a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A parent who came for her child’s school resumption stands outside the school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A parent who came for her child’s school resumption stands outside the school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A view of a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A view of a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A parent who came for his child’s school resumption washes his hands outside a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)A parent who came for his child’s school resumption washes his hands outside a school in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa)BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Parents and teachers at the epicenter of Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak are urging authorities to delay the reopening of schools as infections continue to outpace efforts to contain the disease.The Ebola outbreak centered in the eastern Ituri province is the fastest-growing in the disease’s history and remains out of control with 5,713 confirmed cases, including 2,744 deaths, according to Congolese health authorities.Schools are set to reopen across Congo on Sept. 1, but some teachers and parents in Ituri are urging authorities to delay the return, saying the Ebola outbreak still poses too great a risk to children.Children aged 4 and below have the highest case-fatality rate of any age group in the outbreak, at 60%, according to available health data.“We want to resume classes, but not at the cost of our lives,” Fazila Rebecca, a teacher in Ituri’s capital of Bunia, told The Associated Press. “As long as the disease is circulating and protective measures remain inadequate, returning to the classroom means taking a risk we cannot ignore.”The local Ituri teachers union met Tuesday in Bunia, urging authorities to assess the outbreak before deciding whether to reopen schools.“We are not opposed to the resumption of classes, but we believe that the health and safety of teachers and students must be a priority,” said Budju Lobo Isaac, a teachers’ union representative.United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Thursday that an additional $1.1 billion is urgently needed to fight the outbreak, with the United Nation’s $2.13 billion response plan only 48% funded — largely because of a major contribution from the United States.Guterres said international attention and resources are still lagging behind the reality on the ground, warning that “without additional funding, vital operations will run out of money just when they need to expand.”The outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and intense population movements. The World Health Organization has said it remains out of control and is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, the deadliest on record, which killed more than 11,000 people.Although the current outbreak was declared in mid-May, officials believe it had been spreading since February. It has spread from three health zones to nearly 60, with most cases and deaths occurring outside the network of monitored contacts and within communities.A key challenge in fighting the outbreak is that the rare Bundibugyo virus that is causing it has no approved vaccines or treatments, although clinical trials of potential vaccines and treatments have begun in the region.Efforts to bring the outbreak under control — from limited public gatherings to social distancing and airport closures — have disrupted life in the six affected provinces, particularly Ituri, which has been ravaged by rebel violence.The government has introduced measures, including installing health and sanitary equipment at some locations, but advocacy groups say more needs to be done to build trust within the community.

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