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eastleighvoice.co.ke > health > 308111 > health-ministry-warns-of-cholera-malaria-risk-as-heavy-rains-pound-several-regions

Health Ministry warns of cholera, malaria risk as heavy rains pound several regions

2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (493+ words) The Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory warning of a possible rise in disease outbreaks as the ongoing March April'May long rains continue across several parts of the country. In a statement released on Saturday, the Principal…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > national > 308167 > oburu-to-leaders-move-beyond-reaction-build-flood-resistant-cities

Oburu to leaders: Move beyond reaction, build flood-resistant cities

3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (723+ words) Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has urged leaders to move beyond reactive responses and focus on building cities capable of withstanding natural disasters after deadly floods struck Nairobi and several counties. In a statement, Oburu said the…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > business > 307934 > asian-countries-now-top-trading-partners-for-africa-report

Asian countries now top trading partners for Africa - report

4+ hour, 56+ min ago  (486+ words) Asian countries have overtaken African nations as the most preferred trading partners for businesses across the continent. According to the latest Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer, 35 per cent of the surveyed businesses prefer trading with Asian countries, representing a significant…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > city-affairs > 307797 > 10-dead-in-nairobi-floods-as-rains-batter-city-emergency-response-activated

10 dead in Nairobi floods as rains batter city, emergency response activated

21+ hour, 51+ min ago  (489+ words) At least 10 people have been confirmed dead, with eight drowning in floodwaters and two electrocuted, after Nairobi was thrown into chaos on Friday night as heavy rains battered the city, leaving several areas flooded and roads impassable. The Police warn…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > city-affairs > 307691 > sakaja-orders-24-hour-disaster-response-as-flooding-hits-nairobi

Sakaja orders 24-hour disaster response as flooding hits Nairobi

22+ hour, 17+ min ago  (610+ words) Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has urged residents to remain vigilant as heavy rains continue to batter the city, confirming that all emergency teams are fully mobilised to protect lives and property. In a statement on Friday night, March 6, 2026, Sakaja…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > city-affairs > 307817 > sifuna-takes-blame-for-deadly-nairobi-floods,-says-it's-an-indictment-of-city-leadership

Sifuna takes blame for deadly Nairobi floods, says it's an indictment of city leadership

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (790+ words) Deadly floods that swept through parts of Nairobi have exposed serious failures in the city's leadership, with Senator Edwin Sifuna admitting responsibility and saying there can be no excuses for what residents went through. The flooding left roads submerged, displaced…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > africa > 305323 > zimbabwean-cabinet-approves-ban-on-exports-of-lithium-concentrates

Zimbabwean cabinet approves ban on exports of lithium concentrates

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (218+ words) The Zimbabwean Cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrates, following an announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in late February. Speaking at a post-Cabinet media briefing, Mines and Mining…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > national > 304942 > kenyan-passport-reputation-at-risk-amid-claims-of-issuance-to-sudans-rsf-leaders-zimbabwean-tycoon

Kenyan passport reputation at risk amid claims of issuance to Sudan’s RSF leaders, Zimbabwean tycoon

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (814+ words) A leaked immigration document shows Kenyan passports issued to sanctioned Sudan RSF-linked figures and a Zimbabwean tycoon, raising legal, diplomatic and security concerns as State House remains silent. The decision by President William Ruto's administration to remain silent on revelations…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > ethiopia > 304996 > religious-leaders-condemn-killing-of-21-civilians-in-east-arsi-ethiopia

Religious leaders condemn killing of 21 civilians in East Arsi, Ethiopia

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (617+ words) Three major Ethiopian religious bodies condemned the killing of 21 civilians in Shirka Woreda, East Arsi, urging swift investigations, accountability and stronger protection to prevent further inter-religious tensions. The Permanent Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Inter-Religious Council of…...

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eastleighvoice.co.ke > news > 304635 > transport-sector-urges-government-to-ease-business-hurdles

Transport sector urges government to ease business hurdles

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (305+ words) Operators in Kenya's transport and logistics sector have called on the national government to review policies and simplify regulations, warning that the current operating environment remains a significant challenge for businesses. The appeal comes as TransAfrica Motors (TAM), one of…...