Kenya is set to become one of three African countries preparing to manufacture alimatravir, an investigational once-monthly HIV prevention pill that could expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) if ongoing clinical trials confirm its safety and effectiveness.

For some African women, marrying a foreign partner and moving abroad begins as a promise of a better life. But for others, relocation has brought isolation, financial dependence and abuse far from family and familiar support networks.

Taifa Gas has awarded a motorcycle to a resident of Msalala District, Shinyanga Region, for promoting the use of clean cooking energy under its Energy Ambassador campaign.

Tanzania is working out a strategy that will end its long-standing reliance on imported medicines and medical devices. At that heart of the strategy is an ambitious push to transform the country into a regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, with a target of achieving 80 percent local production of health products by 2030.

The Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Dawasa) has identified more than 20 areas where water infrastructure could be affected by heavy El Niño rains expected in Dar es Salaam and Coast regions.

Growing reliance on ride-hailing services is raising fresh concerns over passenger safety and accountability, with stakeholders calling for tighter verification of drivers and vehicles, stronger monitoring of accounts and clearer systems for reporting complaints.

The statement said the newly appointed ministers and Deputy Permanent Secretary will be sworn in on a date to be announced.

TMA’s seasonal outlook also forecasts above-normal to normal rainfall in several areas during the October-December 2026 Vuli season, with increased rainfall expected particularly in November.

Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi will lead more than 300 public entity leaders in efforts to improve performance and unlock value from government investments worth Sh92.28 trillion.

ACT Wazalendo National Chairman Othman Masoud Othman (OMO) said the party joined the Government of National Unity (GNU) to foster cooperation rather than conflict.