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All construction workers accounted for after deadly building collapse in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan authorities confirmed on Friday that 405 workers have been accounted for after an eight-story building under construction caved in, killing six people and injuring five others. The authorities said a multi-agency emergency response team confirmed the recovery of the six bodies from the collapse site on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Feature: Kenyan flower growers eye CIIE to expand market footprint in China
NAKURU, Kenya, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Inside one of the greenhouses at United Selections, a flower breeding company located in Kenya's Nakuru County, the sparkle and fragrance of colorful roses create a soothing atmosphere for visitors.
Chinese firm launches certified used machinery brand in Kenya
NAIROBI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY Group launched its certified used machinery brand in Kenya on Thursday to enhance equipment affordability and reliability for local users. The launch of SANY Certified Used in Nairobi was marked by the signing of a dealership agreement with Holman Brothers Kenya, which will distribute the company's certified used equipment in the Kenyan market.
Death toll from collapsed building in Kenya reaches 8
NAIROBI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the collapsed 18-story building in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has risen to eight after six more bodies were recovered on Thursday, as the search and recovery operation entered its 14th day. Simon Osumba, the Nairobi North County commissioner, confirmed that four of the six were women and two were men. "We have recovered six more bodies and the total is now eight.
UN agencies appeal for 8.9 mln USD for Ethiopians fleeing into Kenya
NAIROBI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- UN agencies appealed on Thursday for 8.9 million U.S. dollars to meet life-saving needs over the next three months as tens of thousands of people flee clashes in Ethiopia and cross into northern Kenya. The appeal was issued jointly by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN Children's Fund, the International Organization for Migration and the World Food Programme, and is intended to support up to 50,000 people.
UNEP urges increase in adaptation financing as climate risks intensify
NAIROBI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A successful transition to a green, resilient and inclusive future hinges on rapidly scaling up public and private sector financing to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change, according to a report released Wednesday by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Despite growing threats posed by global warming, financing for measures that help communities cope with climate impacts has been inadequate, said UNEP's 2026 Adaptation Gap Report.
South Sudan launches first cancer registry
JUBA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan launched its first population-based cancer registry on Thursday at Juba Teaching Hospital, marking a major milestone in disease surveillance. The registry will track cancer types, distribution, and trends to guide evidence-based healthcare planning and resource allocation. "This registry is more than just a system for recording cancer cases.
Kenya discharges 5 Ebola patients, releases 46 contacts
NAIROBI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that five Ebola patients had recovered and been discharged, while 46 additional contacts had completed their monitoring period and been released from quarantine. Patrick Amoth, director-general for health in the Ministry of Health, said the five patients had completed treatment and tested negative for the virus before being discharged.
UNICEF boosts Ebola preparedness in South Sudan
JUBA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced on Tuesday that it was on high alert and was scaling up preparedness in South Sudan's priority counties, while monitoring potential Ebola threats from neighboring countries. UNICEF said in a statement issued in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, that it has delivered over 50 metric tonnes of personal protective equipment and infection prevention and control (IPC) supplies.
Feature: Chinese medical team brings healing, hope to South Sudanese orphans
JUBA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- For nearly four years at the Confident Children out of Conflict (CCC) orphanage in South Sudan's capital, 17-year-old senior secondary student Anna Darios battled recurrent bouts of malaria. Without the consistent medical care provided by Chinese medical teams, she might not have maintained the grades required to advance to secondary school, Darios said. "We have benefited a lot from the support of the Chinese medical team," she told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Chinese rescue team detects signs of life beneath collapsed building in Kenya's Nairobi
NAIROBI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese disaster rescue team has detected signs of life beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, raising hopes of locating survivors as joint rescue operations continue, officials said Tuesday.
Photo exhibition in Kenya to mark 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration
NAIROBI, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition to mark the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held on Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, bringing together diplomats, scholars, industry leaders and media practitioners.
Kenya launches 160-mln-USD initiative to fund wildlife conservation
NAIROBI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Wednesday launched the Thamani Asili Program, a 160-million-U.S.-dollar initiative to mobilize sustainable financing for wildlife conservation, ecosystem protection, and community development.
Kenya's Ebola cases rise to nine, all in one cluster
NAIROBI, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya has risen to nine, including one death, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday, adding that all the cases belong to a single cluster with no evidence of transmission beyond it. Patrick Amoth, director-general for health in the Ministry of Health, said the ninth case, confirmed on Monday, was a 24-year-old man and a close family member of the first case. The man was already in quarantine when he fell ill.
WHO, Africa CDC urge coordinated action against misinformation undermining Ebola response
NAIROBI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Wednesday called for coordinated action to counter misinformation and bolster regional response efforts against Ebola virus disease across Africa.
Kenya confirms second Ebola case
NAIROBI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenya confirmed a second case of the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which is linked to the first case, with no evidence of wider community transmission, the Ministry of Health said Wednesday. "Kenya has now recorded two confirmed cases and one death," said Patrick Amoth, director-general for health in Kenya's Ministry of Health.
WHO backs Kenya's Ebola response after first imported case
NAIROBI, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it is working closely with the Kenyan government to intensify control measures after Kenya confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), in a patient who died at a Nairobi hospital on Monday night. In a statement issued in Nairobi, WHO said the Kenyan government is strengthening response coordination and case investigation while monitoring and listing contacts for enhanced disease surveillance.
Chinese pay-TV operator StarTimes launches new season of dating show in Kenya
NAIROBI, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese pay-TV operator StarTimes on Tuesday launched a reality show, scheduled to premiere later this month, to promote local content development in Kenya. Senior executives, celebrities and content creators attended the launch in Nairobi for the fifth season of Hello Mr. Right, which explores modern dating, relationships and marriage. The show airs on Rembo TV, a StarTimes-owned channel.
Roundup: Kenya on high alert after confirming first case of Ebola
NAIROBI, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Tuesday confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, in a patient who has since died, prompting the government to heighten vigilance amid an ongoing outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale confirmed that the case involved a Kenyan national who had been residing in the DRC for the past seven years.
Chinese doctors bring Mid-Autumn festival joy to South Sudanese orphans
JUBA, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- The newly arrived 14th batch of the Chinese medical team provided essential support to orphaned children during Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations at the Juba Orphanage in South Sudan on Friday. Christine Poni Joseph, the director of Juba Orphanage, commended the team for their gesture of friendship and urged them to continue their humanitarian spirit. "The visit by the Chinese medical team has been impressive, and we really thank them for coming.
Kenya's SGR train passenger traffic rises 10.3 pct in H1 2026
NAIROBI, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger traffic rose about 10.3 percent in the first half of 2026, driven by growing demand for the service, according to provisional data released by the national statistics agency. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported on Tuesday that passenger volume reached about 1.31 million through the end of June, up from about 1.19 million recorded during the same period in 2025.
Interview: China's AI-powered MAZU platform offers timely boost to Africa's climate resilience
NAIROBI, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The MAZU platform represents an important and timely opportunity for Africa to strengthen early-warning and early-action systems as the continent faces increasing exposure to weather and climate-related hazards, said Hussen Seid Endris, Head of the Climate Diagnostic and Prediction Unit at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC).
World Insights: How the Belt and Road Initiative has bolstered Kenya's economic and social development
By Daniel Ooko, Li Hualing (Xinhua) 08:02, October 30, 2023 NAIROBI, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Lives have improved for Kenyans following the successful implementation of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Tens of Chinese investors have set foot in Kenya, while hundreds of young Kenyan students have traveled to China to study, with most on scholarships.
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