EAC states lose 92% tourism earnings due to COVID-19 pandemic
By XINHUA Six member states of the East African Community (EAC), a regional bloc, lost 92 percent revenues in the tourism sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Peter Mathuki, the EAC secretary-general. Mathuki said in a statement issued Saturday night that tourist arrivals to the region fell from 6.98 million before the pandemic to 2.25
Africa’s COVID-19 infections top 8.38 million mark
By Jerry Omondi The number of COVID-19 infections in Africa has surpassed the 8.38 million even as the continent continues its efforts against the virus. According to the latest data from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), 8,383,097 cases had been confirmed by Sunday afternoon, with 213,877 deaths. South Africa remains to
Kenya’s Chepngetich storms to victory in Chicago Marathon
By Reuters Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich obliterated the field to win the women’s Chicago Marathon in 2:22:31 on Sunday, as Ethiopia’s Seifu Tura claimed victory in the men’s race. Chepngetich, who won gold at the 2019 world championships, went out fast, securing a 27-second lead through the first 10 kilometres and never let up, finishing a minute
Kenya’s COVID-19 vaccinations reach 4,183,552
By Jerry Omondi The number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Kenya has reached 4,183,552, according to the latest data published by the health ministry. The ministry announced on Sunday that of those who have taken the vital jabs, 3,135,700 were partially vaccinated while those fully vaccinated were 1,047,852. The East African country rolled out its mass
Ethiopia reports 608 new COVID-19 cases
By XINHUA Ethiopia registered 608 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 354,033 as of Saturday evening, the country’s Health Ministry said. The ministry reported 29 new COVID-19 related deaths and 318 more recoveries during the same period, bringing the national death toll and recoveries to 5,950 and 322,013, respectively.
South Africa launches COVID-19 vaccination certificate
By XINHUA South Africa on Friday launched COVID-19 vaccination certificates which would enable those vaccinated to access benefits like entrance to stadiums. “We expect the certificate to be a tool to enable vaccinated people to access many opportunities which various service providers will make available,” said Health Minister Joe Phaahla when officially launching the certificate. Over