First ageing studies degree programme in Africa starts at Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology
According to CEPHA senior lecturer and Epidemiologist in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Dr Daniel Nyamongo, ageing has become a critical issue that needs to be addressed and the centre plans to achieve this through research, training and partnership with related stakeholders.
Kenyan parents appeal for more specialised schools to cater for rising incidence of Down syndrome
Parents of children living with Down syndrome braved the scorching sun during an awareness campaign that began with a procession at the Kengeleni in Nyali Sub-County and culminated in a colourful event at the Kongowea Dispensary.
Adverse childhood experiences: Study finds Kenyan adolescents highly susceptible to mental distress
The findings also pointed to socioeconomic and family-related vulnerabilities where adolescents with only one surviving parent had 18 per cent higher adversity scores and those performing poorly in school were 15 per cent more likely to have faced adversity.
