Often misdiagnosed as tuberculosis lung cancer is emerging as a leading killer, doctors at Kenya’s main health facilities say
Non-Communicable Disease Alliance-Kenya (NCDA-Kenya) programme officer Gideon Ayodo says lung cancer is impoverishing families due to high cost of treatment.
Inspired by the achievements of their children and grandchildren on the track, Iten Queens Mother Run jostle for a piece of the pie
The team, which originates from Kessup in Elgeyo Marakwet County, has been participating in local races including Chepsaita, Tinderet Naiberi and the recent Iten Trail Run.
Data Protection Commission tells Kenyans to seek legal redress for personal information obtained without consent
Norman Atella, one of the facilitators highlighted importance of raising awareness across the country, and lay emphasis on the rights to personal data protection and empowering individuals to guard their privacy as well as fostering compliance with their rights.
Diplomatic, trade standoff between Nairobi and Khartoum bites as Kenyan tea exporters face huge losses
The RSF has received a stream of military support, including drones and air defences, as both sides have obtained more advanced weaponry from abroad. The army has accused the United Arab Emirates of sending arms to the RSF, a charge UN experts and UN lawmakers have found credible but the Gulf state denies.
State agencies moves to streamline maritime employment with seafarer identity cards
The push for seamless SID issuance follows a directive from Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, who intervened after student protests at Bandari Maritime Academy. The demonstrations highlighted concerns over sea-time opportunities and misinformation regarding certification standards.
Kenya’s health minister for says US aid freeze on humanitarian programme won’t interfere with ARV supplies
Kenya, with 1.4 million people living with HIV, has made significant strides in expanding access to treatment and services. However, the country faces challenges such as high levels of HIV-related stigma, especially in rural areas, and issues related to adherence to treatment regimens.
Medical professionals in Kenya’s Rift Valley counties raise alarm over sharp rise in heart diseases
Smoking and excessive alcohol are unhealthy habits and significantly increase the risk of heart diseases. Drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on heart health, which can cause high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke.
Kenya seeks $4.6b to irrigate 747,000 acres in semi-arid areas to produce one million tonnes of rice
The government also plans to put 200,000 acres under irrigation in Galana-Kulalu despite perennial water shortage challenge. Kimotho said they will be working with aggregators who have been having a challenge of getting the right quality and quantity.
Kenya comes up with new building code to address fatal building accidents, kick out quacks
Published as Legal Notice No.47 on March 1, 2024, the National Building Code 2024 replaces the 57-year-old and outdated Local Government (Adoptive By-Laws) Building Order of 1968. The new Building Code came into effect this month, March 1.
Mau Mau veterans say Public Benefits Organisation Act is key to compensation of victims of colonial abuses
A Public Benefit Organisation is a charitable membership or non-membership grouping of individuals or organisations, which is autonomous, non-partisan, non-profit making and engages in public benefit activities.
