Retired Catholic Archbishop Ndingi Mwana a’Nzeki dies aged 89
The announcement was made by Nairobi Archbishop John Cardinal Njue on Tuesday.
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Congo ex-President Yombi Opango dies of coronavirus
His son, Jean-Jacques, said Opango died at a Paris hospital.
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IGAD states to join efforts to curb Covid-19 spread
The Heads of State of Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan held a videoconference on Monda
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Number of cremated coronavirus victims in Wuhan raise questions about China’s statistics
China says 2,535 people in Wuhan have died of the virus
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
As of now, there are more than 11,600 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK, and 578 people have died.
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Eritrea confirms two more coronavirus cases, shuts schools and bans public transport
ASMARA - Eritrea's Health ministry has confirmed two more Coronavirus cases in the country. "The two passengers returned home with Air Arabia Airlines on Monday 23 March tested positive, bringing...
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EU clears Somalia’s international debt
The European Union on Thursday announced it will provide up to €43 million to help clear Somalia’s arrears to international financial institutions. This means Somalia becomes eligible for forgiveness of...
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Kenya embassy in China yet to disburse Sh11.3 million sent to students in Wuhan
Kenyan students living in Wuhan, the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak in China, are yet to receive the Sh11.3 million pledged by the government. A student who spoke anonymously to...
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Kenya announces eight more Covid-19 cases, suspends international flights
Five of the patients are Kenyans, three are foreigners — two French and one Mexican.
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Uganda, Angola, Eritrea record first cases of coronavirus
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered a lockdown of air transport in Uganda.
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