Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya have killed at least 45 people and injured over 100 others on Monday as floodwaters wreaked havoc in the town of Mai Mahiu.

For the latest on the search and rescue operations, is Anthony Muchiri, Emergency Response Manager at The Kenya Red Cross....

Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya have killed at least 45 people and injured over 100 others on Monday as floodwaters wreaked havoc in the town of Mai Mahiu.
For the latest on the search and rescue operations, is Anthony Muchiri, Emergency Response Manager at The Kenya Red Cross....

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Update: search and rescue operations in Kenya following floods and landslide

World Hypertension Day which is marked on the 17th of May each year, is dedicated to highlighting the importance of monitoring blood pressure and bringing global awareness to the one billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is defined as a systolic blood pressure consistently above 140 millimeter  Hectogram and/or diastolic blood pressure consistently above 90 mm Hg. Hypertension is the number one risk factor for heart disease, stroke, renal complications, and premature death.

To shed more light about this day and hypertension itself Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Acting Health Promotion Programme Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, Sister Juandre Watson...

World Hypertension Day which is marked on the 17th of May each year, is dedicated to highlighting the importance of monitoring blood pressure and bringing global awareness to the one billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is defined as a systolic blood pressure consistently above 140 millimeter  Hectogram and/or diastolic blood pressure consistently above 90 mm Hg. Hypertension is the number one risk factor for heart disease, stroke, renal complications, and premature death.
To shed more light about this day and hypertension itself Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Acting Health Promotion Programme Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, Sister Juandre Watson...

World Hypertension Day

The Pan African Parliament(PAP) an organ of the African Union was established in 200 to provide a formal platform for African people to participate fully in decision-making processes on matters affecting the continent.

The Parliament says its important for the continent to be informed about its mandate.

Channel Africa's Mabu Boloka filed this report…

The Pan African Parliament(PAP) an organ of the African Union was established in 200 to provide a formal platform for African people to participate fully in decision-making processes on matters affecting the continent.
The Parliament says its important for the continent to be informed about its mandate.
Channel Africa's Mabu Boloka filed this report…

PAP on the importance for the continent to be informed about its mandate

South Africa (SA) is gearing to hold its seventh general election in less than two weeks with more political parties contesting than in the 1994 polls.

52 political parties are set to contest in the May 29 poll many newly formed competitors including independent candidates and Umkhonto We Sizwe led by former president Jacob Zuma.

Channel Africa's Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report...

South Africa (SA) is gearing to hold its seventh general election in less than two weeks with more political parties contesting than in the 1994 polls.
52 political parties are set to contest in the May 29 poll many newly formed competitors including independent candidates and Umkhonto We Sizwe led by former president Jacob Zuma.
Channel Africa's Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report...

Update: search and rescue operations in Kenya following floods and landslide

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