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OBITUARY: Dr Davy Koech, Kenya’s Science and Medicine Genius

The family of Dr Davy Kiprotich Koech announced his demise on Thursday 5th September after a long illness. Dr Koech was 73 years...

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Kenyan Scientists Discover New Coronavirus Strain

About 10 investigators from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) discovered the mutation of the virus responsible for the COVID-19 disease

New Corona Virus Strain in Kenya
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Kenya Free Of New COVID Virus Strain, But Mutations Raise New Worries

Worryingly, the KEMRI scientists have revealed mutations leading to 16 new lineages identified since March.

A vial depicting a Covid-19 vaccine. Kenya is yet to reserve doses of the frontrunner vaccines.
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Hope as Kenyan Researchers Develop Covid-19 Vaccine

KEMRI Director-General Prof Kombe Yeri, said preparations for the launch of the Covid-19 vaccine are underway.

Students at Starehe Girls Centre. They have been sent home and the school closed indefinitely after a yet to be identified disease outbreak at the institution. www.businesstoday.co.ke
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Starehe Girls Centre Indefinitely Closed After Mysterious Disease Outbreak

Some parents have refused to take their children home saying it is the respnsibility of the government to ensure they are safe.

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Kenya inches closer to developing HIV vaccine

KEMRI says they were about to develop an HIV vaccine that is safe, effective and affordable with 50% efficacy in the next two...