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  • 1,263 test positive as 26 succumb to Covid 19 Pandemic

    1,263 test positive as 26 succumb to Covid 19 Pandemic

    1,263 people have tested positive for Covid-19, from a  sample size of 8,680 tested in the last 24 hours bringing total confirmed positive cases to 225,663.

    The positivity rate  is now 14.6% while cumulative tests  so far conducted are 2,287,443.

    According to a statement by the Ministry of Health, out of the new cases 1,234 are Kenyans while 29 are  foreigners with 640 males and 623 females.

    The youngest is an eight-day-old infant while the oldest is 101 years.

    26 patients have succumbed to the disease, all of being late  deaths reported after conducting facility record audits in the month  of August 2021 pushing the cumulative fatalities to 4,404.

    ´´719 patients have recovered from the disease with 607 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 112 are  from various health facilities countrywide.Total recoveries now  stand at 208,169 of whom 167,484 are from the Home-Based Care and Isolation program, while 40,685 are from various health  facilities.´´ Read the statement.

    A total of 1,982 patients are currently admitted in various health  facilities countrywide, while 9,845 are under the Home-Based  Isolation and Care program.

    146 patients are in the Intensive Care  Unit (ICU), 79 of whom are on ventilatory support and 67 on  supplemental oxygen. No patient is under observation.

    Another 782 patients are separately on supplemental oxygen with  720 of them in general wards and 62 in High Dependency Units  (HDU).

    Vaccination

    As of August 18th, 2021, a total of 2,221,704 vaccines have so far  been administered across the country. Of these, total first doses  are 1,454,102 while second doses are 767,602.

    The uptake of  the second dose among those who received their first dose is at  52.8% with the majority being males at 55% while females are at  45%. Proportion of adults fully vaccinated is 2.8%.

    The uptake of the second dose by Priority Groups is as follows:  Aged 58 years and above 233,005, Others 227,334, Health  Workers 129,202, Teachers 114,705 while Security Officers are  at 63,356.

  • Nairobi Residence Vandalized with Derogatory Graffiti Directed at Samuel Nyamu

    Nairobi Residence Vandalized with Derogatory Graffiti Directed at Samuel Nyamu

    The tranquil streets of Nairobi’s residential neighborhoods were marred by an appalling act of vandalism as the family home of Nelson Mutugi’s alleged partner, Samuel Nyamu, became the target of derogatory graffiti spray-painted across its walls. The offensive act has ignited shock and condemnation within the community. Samuel Nyamu, purportedly the partner of Nelson Mutugi, a prominent gay activist in Nairobi, was taken aback upon discovering the defacement upon his family’s residence. The graffiti, laden with homophobic connotations, has left Nyamu and his family feeling violated and vulnerable.

    Despite promptly reporting the incident to the authorities, no concrete action has been taken, much to the dismay of the Nyamu family and their supporters.

    Speculation abounds that this lack of response may be linked to Samuel Nyamu’s perceived association with Nelson Mutugi, a figure known for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights in Kenya.Nelson Mutugi, a vocal champion of LGBTQ+ rights, has faced both admiration and controversy for his activism, which has shed light on the struggles of the community in Kenyan society.

    The alleged ties between Nyamu and Mutugi have fueled speculation that law enforcement may be hesitant to intervene, fearing potential repercussions or backlash. In a statement to the press, Samuel Nyamu expressed profound disappointment at the authorities’ inaction, stressing the importance of seeking justice and holding perpetrators accountable. “No one should endure such hateful acts,” Nyamu declared, urging for solidarity and support in combating discrimination.

    The incident has sparked renewed discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and tolerance in Kenya, prompting calls for greater awareness and acceptance. As investigations into the vandalism persist, the Nyamu family remains steadfast, refusing to succumb to intimidation tactics.

    Efforts to obtain comment from the authorities on the matter have yielded no response thus far. Meanwhile, allies and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community are rallying together, advocating for justice and equality in Nairobi and beyond.