Comoros

Union of the Comoros

Synonym
Comoran
Moroni

Regional disease control collaborating centre to be based in Nairobi unveiled

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Regional health officials have officially unveiled the Eastern Africa Regional Collaborating Centre (EA-RCC) in a move aimed at stepping up the fight against emerging and re-emerging disease threats in the region.

The centre to be based in Kenya has been operating within the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC) framework with an objective to ensure effective preparedness and response to current public health threats in the context of COVID 19 and beyond.

2pc or less have had Covid jabs in many African nations: WHO

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Brazzaville, Congo, Oct 1 – Just two percent of the population, or less, have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus in half of the countries in Africa, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

Fifteen of the continent’s 54 nations have managed to vaccinate at least 10 percent of their people, achieving the global goal for September 30, set in May by the World Health Assembly, the world’s highest health policy-setting body.

Wanyama: Life under Mourinho was ‘tough’ at Tottenham

Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama admits he asked to leave Tottenham after a frustrating spell at the sidelines.

The 29-year old ended his five-year stay at the English Premier League club in favour of Major League Soccer (MLS) side Montreal Impact on a free transfer in March 2020.

And speaking to media personality Carol Radull on the Radull Live Show, the midfielder, who currently is in the country on holiday, added his decision was influenced by his lack of game time under coach Jose Mourinho.

CAF fines Kenya Sh1 million over DP Ruto, Raila pitch invasion

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has slapped Kenya with a Sh1 million fine after dignitaries led by Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga accessed the main pitch during the 2021 Africa Nations Cup qualification match against Comoros in Nairobi. Ruto and Odinga were pictured at the playing area (Zone 1) together […]

Fans disadvantage awaits Kenya in weekend clash with Comoros

Comoros have secured a psychological advantage over Kenya ahead of Sunday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification return leg with reports in Moroni indicating that 5,000 supporters will be allowed into the Maluzini Sports Complex to cheer the home team. But then, the first-leg match involving both teams at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani,

Olunga availability for Stars, Comoros clash in doubt over Covid-19 fears

Harambee Stars could miss the services of striker Michael Olunga for the back to back AFCON 2021 qualifiers against Comoros on November 11 and 15. This is after his Japanese club, Kashiwa Reysol announced that the entire team will head into a 10-day quarantine following at five positive Covid-19 cases in the team. The club

Ghost names Harambee Stars squad for Comoros qualifiers

Harambee Stars head coach Jacob “Ghost” Mulee has named his squad for the upcoming back-to-back 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON) against Comoros scheduled for next month. The first leg will be played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11 while the second leg is slated for November 15 in Comoros.