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This deadly yet neglected disease continues to afflict thousands, quietly claiming lives in communities already battling poverty, hunger, and limited access to health care.
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental health disorders. Often dismissed as witchcraft or demonic possession, it silently affects hundreds of thousands of people in Kenya
Rose Njeri, the soft-spoken mother of two, was apparently too intelligent to be left unbothered by a government that breaks into a sweat at the sight of an Excel spreadsheet.
The Chandaria Foundation has donated an assortment of vital items to Bobleo Children's Home in West Pokot County, in partnership with Standard Group, EKA Hotel and others.
Female genital mutilation, long condemned as a violation of human rights, has now been definitively linked to a wide range of serious and lasting health complications.
Africa is falling behind in its quest to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for maternal and newborn health.
His assault, now gone viral, has seen police officers accused of enabling the violence.
Though it affects a tiny fraction of the population globally, MND is a cruel and relentless illness with no cure
In a world armed with unprecedented scientific knowledge, lifesaving medicines, and sophisticated health technologies, millions of African children continue to suffer from malnutrition and obesity.
In countries like Kenya and South Africa, this contradiction is especially stark. We can develop mRNA vaccines in record time, but we can’t guarantee a child a balanced meal.
Political commentator Tony Gachoka has condemned President William Ruto’s controversial remarks, allegedly instructing police officers to shoot protesters.
Youth-led initiative transforms Kibera’s waste into jobs and clean environment. Slums Going Green inspires Africa by recycling plastics into useful products.
WADR warned that continued conflict threatens to erode hard-won gains in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the rule of law.
Hyenas are increasingly boxed in, both physically and psychologically. Human-caused hyena mortality has increased compared to lion-caused hyena mortality.
Counties in Northern Kenya continue to record alarmingly low uptake of HPV vaccine, with less than one per cent of eligible girls receiving the jab.
KMPDU is accusing the county of defying court orders and turning a blind eye to the collapsing healthcare infrastructure.
From late-night chats to discreet hotel check-ins, workplace relationships are evolving faster than HR policies can catch up.
Behold! Kindiki, the whispering deputy. His voice is so faint, it needs Wi-Fi to reach the back of a rally crowd. If political power were measured in decibels, he’d still be searching for a network.
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, ranked third in 2024, with 7,478 deaths.
For many urban women, the journey to love and family no longer follows the traditional script of weddings and dowries.
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