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Feature: Kenya battles rising snakebite cases as climate change drives snakes closer to humans

NAIROBI, March 24 (Xinhua) -- In Ikanga village, located in Kenya's Kitui County, 42-year-old farmer Agnes Mwikali vividly recalls the searing pain she felt when she accidentally stepped on a puff adder, one of Kenya's most venomous snakes.

Feature: Kenya's female rangers stand on frontlines of wildlife conservation

NAIROBI, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- As the first light of dawn spreads over Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, a sharp whistle cuts through the cool morning air. Team Lioness, an all-female ranger unit, stands poised for the patrol, ready to protect the land they call home.

UNICEF raises alarm over frequent health crises in eastern, southern Africa

NAIROBI, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday expressed concern about several public health emergencies, including outbreaks of cholera, mpox, and viral hemorrhagic fevers, which it said pose a major threat to the safety and well-being of millions of children in eastern and southern Africa.

Kenya's mpox cases rise to 41

NAIROBI, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenya has confirmed 41 cases of mpox across 12 counties, with one fatality reported since the outbreak began in July 2024, a government official confirmed on Friday.

Roundup: Kenya ramps up measures to curb viral disease spread

NAIROBI, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's health authorities said Wednesday that robust measures are underway to mitigate the risks of viral diseases such as Marburg, mpox, and Ebola across the country.

Kenya on high alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak

NAIROBI, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is on high alert after neighboring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern Kagera region, a health official said Tuesday.

Kenyan president reaffirms economic stability during Independence Day celebrations

NAIROBI, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's economy is stable and the government has laid a solid foundation for inclusive economic transformation, President William Ruto said on Thursday.

UNICEF seeks 1.2 bln USD to help 51 mln children in eastern, southern Africa in 2025

NAIROBI, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday launched an appeal for 1.2 billion U.S. dollars to support 51 million children facing multiple crises, including climate shocks, public health emergencies, conflicts, and economic impacts in eastern and southern Africa.

Feature: Kenya's macadamia farmers overcome market hurdles, embrace export growth

NAIROBI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- For James Kariuki, a macadamia farmer in central Kenya since 1997, cultivating macadamia nuts has been a double-edged sword. While the crop promises high yields and potential income, the journey from harvest to market is fraught with challenges.

Kenya introduces new national guidelines on workplace mental wellness

NAIROBI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Kenya joined the global community in marking World Mental Health Day Thursday with new guidelines launched to promote mental wellness at workplaces and improve productivity.

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