Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPPDU) chairman, Dr Victor Ng’ani, made the announcement on Monday.

5. Bowelen Moves Into Kenya

Edinburgh-based Bowleven has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in a sprawling block in north-west Kenya from privately owned Adamantine Energy, in return for around $10 million (£6.2m) exploration costs. Chief executive Kevin Hart said Bowleven was delighted to add what he called a significant acreage position in Kenya to its operations in Cameroon, where the company has made discoveries that it hopes to bring into production.

6. Banks Salary Expense Raise Cost of Borrowing

Your loans may be slightly more expensive because of the amount of money that banks have to pay out in salaries. Banks say overheads, mainly staff remuneration, are the main determinant of high lending rates in the market, according to a research commissioned by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA).

7. CellPhones Save the Day at World's Third Largest Hospital

How an operation was carried out using only the light from a couple of mobile phones.

8. Speedy KRA System To Rescue Consumers

The Kenya Revenue Authority is working on a plan to ensure speedy clearance of goods in the region. Once in place, the Authorised Economic Operator system is expected to eliminate delays of clearance and delivery of imports. According to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, the ripple effects of a fully implemented AEO system would result in benefits across the import and manufacturing chain and eventually trickle down to consumers.