×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kemsa distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in three counties

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

KEMSA CEO Waqo Ejersa (centre) with other KEMSA officials inspecting mosquito nets at the authority's Nakuru Depot. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Global Fund, through the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency, is distributing mosquito nets in malaria-endemic regions across the country.

The ambitious campaign will see at least 290,000 mosquito nets issued to households at a time when some counties - including Baringo - are reporting a spike in highland malaria, which has already claimed lives.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By Ben Ahenda 3 hrs ago
Boxing
Kenya boxers get reality check at Eurasian Dauria Cup
Athletics
Wanyonyi to anchor Kenyan cast in chase for glory at Ultimate show
By AFP 22 hrs ago
Basketball
China's teenage 223cm basketball player 'just a little girl'
By Mose Sammy 23 hrs ago
Golf
Kenya names strong team for continental championship